If you talk to anyone who has done a major renovation or custom build – one thing is certain: scope changes are inevitable. While careful… Read More

The construction industry, especially the residential market is largely borne along by small business subcontractors. Most of those small businesses lack the infrastructure to provide engineering… Read More

Alair Homes Calgary is very excited to be part of a very exciting development just east of the city of Calgary, located beside the town… Read More

If we view building a Custom Home through the eyes of another Customer Service industry, it is easy to see the difference communication and accessibility… Read More

In today’s sophisticated, high tech world, custom home builders and renovation experts are dealing with a more informed customer. Most prospective clients have unlimited access… Read More

Is this the perfect time to buy a home? Understanding All the Factors of Mortgage Rates The answer to that question depends on many factors,… Read More

I have recently found myself in the market to buy or build a home and like so many people out there, its been a thought… Read More

Home building permits… Yes I said it! Just the thought of this can render someone in the know a little stir crazy! Even worse however… Read More

When planning to renovate or add an addition to your acreage or rural property it is important to consider what type of sewer system you… Read More

Spring has finally arrived in Calgary with warm weather and budding trees. The perfect time of year to purchase your new home in the city!… Read More

A dry home is a happy home, and any house in Canada will be continuously battling the elements to keep its occupants as cheerful as ever. Modern building standards ensure that environmental pressures are considered when designing the exterior of a home and technology such as vinyl siding, alternative roofing protection, and composite protective materials are known to many homeowners. However, there is one culprit in every home that an owner may not be as aware of: the foundation.

In June of 2013 a unique combination of high-pressure and low-pressure storm systems created perfect conditions for torrential rain, causing more than 200 millimeters (approx. 7.9 inches) of rainfall in under 2 days time. Southwest and West Calgary were unfortunately hit particularly hard during this time. Now that all the hype and media attention has diminished, the question lingers…how is Calgary’s economy looking today, almost three months after the flood devastated so many people in southern Alberta?