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BUILDER Magazine —
September/October 2014 (vol. 2705)
Cover:
BUILDER PROFILE:
Villages of
Seven Lakes, Nova Scotia
Imagine the challenges a developer might
face after buying 2,000 acres of "public"
land. Gail Penney, President of the Seven
Lakes Developments Ltd., discusses
conservation, consultation and collaboration
and the building of a unique community
within the Halifax Regional Municipality.
TRADITIONAL VS. MODERN REPOINTING MORTAR:
When it comes to restoration, it pays to understand the difference. Industry expert Paul Jeffs tells us why.
ALL WRAPPED UP / THAT'S A WRAP
A look at insulated weather barriers. | Understanding fluid-applied air/moisture
barriers.
COMMON CENTS
CONSTRUCTION: Financing Growth
Construction can be a
notoriously difficult industry.
Projects can require a significant
amount of up-front capital, and
many construction firms struggle
with financing. If you are looking
for financing, there are a number
of options you can consider.
CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION:
Customer-Obsessed Leadership
Find out how customer-centric home
builders have leveraged the customer
experience as a key differentiator from the
competition.
BUILDING SCIENCE: Performance of
Tubular Daylighting
Devices
Compared to conventional
skylights, TDDs have the
advantages of energy
savings, lower solar heat gains, and
relative ease of installation.
TOOL TALK: Indoors and Out
Whether it's fencing and fasteners or
LED lighting and a heavy duty cordless
reciprocating saw, these new products are
sure to make life on the job a little less
difficult.