can we talk? ................................ Publisher Sue Hodgson talks with Andrew Tidman, First of all, Denise and Andrew, what is it like to be part of such a dynamic family on the Saanich Peninsula? We are proud to be part of the heritage of excellence in customer service and quality that our grandfather, Roy, and fathers, Ron and John, have established. Tidman Construction Ltd. started with a focus on custom-built homes, with Roy Tidman at the helm and, as time went on, the company expanded his legacy to include development, construction and operation of commercial and industrial projects and – most recently – Retirement Communities. Can you talk a bit about this and explain the reason behind the change in focus? There has never been a change in focus … customers’ individual renovation or custom home creation has always been at the forefront for Tidman Construction Ltd. As time went on, the business
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relationships that Ron and John had established were the impetus behind their decision to diversify into the senior housing industry. Your family is well known in our community, with your grandfather (Roy Tidman) and his two sons (John and Ron Tidman), who built a very successful business empire that has spanned over 64 years. When did you realize that you were going to be very involved in the businesses? Andrew: With a keen interest in architecture and design that developed at a very young age, I had always envisioned that I would be part of this construction/ development industry in some capacity. After working for an architectural firm in the city for a number of years, family circumstances invited me to “help out parttime” during a particularly busy period … and … 20 years later, here I am, loving working with