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The Builder's Corner Blog
Insights from the Calgary and area construction and home building industry. From phased community developments to staging tips, industry events, and everything in between.


2026 Marketing Resolutions for Builders & Contractors: Your Blueprint for Growth
If "improve marketing" has been on your resolution list for the past three years, you're not alone. The construction industry is booming, but so is the competition. The companies winning the best projects aren't necessarily the best builders; they're the ones who know how to market themselves effectively.
Mia Heitland
Jan 24 min read


Why Fractional Marketing is the Smart Choice for Growing Contractors
When your construction business is expanding, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your marketing can keep pace. You're landing bigger projects, managing more crews, and trying to maintain the quality that built your reputation. Meanwhile, your marketing might still look like it did when you were a three-person operation. The traditional solution would be hiring a full-time marketing director - someone commanding $100,000+ annually, plus benefits. But there's a s
Mia Heitland
Oct 27, 20254 min read


Fall Preparation: Essential Tasks for Contractors to Survive Winter
As the leaves begin to change and temperatures start dropping, smart contractors know that fall is the critical season for winter preparation. The difference between a profitable winter and a financially devastating one often comes down to the planning and preparation done during these crucial autumn months.
Mia Heitland
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Get Set to Enjoy Winter in Kinniburgh South
Living in Calgary's original lake community means year-round adventures! Winter brings ice skating on community rinks, skiing along canals, and sledding on Chestermere Lake. Enjoy festive light displays, the Winter Light Festival, and That Winter Thing at Camp Chestermere. This family-friendly southeast community offers quick possession homes to move in this winter!
Mia Heitland
Jul 19, 20251 min read


Kinniburgh South – A Move in the Right Direction
Kinniburgh South is a semi-estate community in the south east corner of the City of Chestermere. Backing on to canals and farmland, Kinniburgh South offers plenty of wide-open spaces, yet is still just 25 minutes from downtown Calgary.
Mia Heitland
Jul 19, 20252 min read
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