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LAKEFIELD, ONTARIO — September 16, 2024 — Kawartha Lakes Construction, a premier building firm founded in 1988 by Scott Wootton, today announces a significant transition in leadership and expansion plans. Current leaders within the company, Mark Reid and Ben Reynolds have officially assumed ownership. 

KLC wins at this year's Peterborough and the Kawarthas Homebuilders Association Housing Design Awards.

Kawartha Lakes Construction recognized among the top customer service leaders in the residential construction industry.

The holiday season is a time for celebration, family, and friends, but it can also be a time of stress and chaos. After the holiday season comes to a close, it might be a good idea to consider renovating your house as a way to rejuvenate your space and start the new year off on […]

Scope creep can happen when building a new home. Read more here about new home building tips from Peterborough and the Kawarthas Homebuilders Association. Unless you work in construction you probably aren’t familiar with the term “scope creep”…yet. It’s an important term to be aware of if you’re looking at building a new home, and […]

This year’s winner of the Garry Douglas Memorial Scholarship is Matthew Gillard. Matthew is an Architecture student in his final year of his Master’s at Carleton University in Ottawa, ON. The Winning Essay His winning essay proposes an answer to the challenge of creating an innovative net zero design for a new home. Matthew proposes […]

The build lifecycle and what to expect can feel just like embarking on a long journey. And, like any long journey, ups and downs exist. It can feel like a roller-coaster ride for the home owner, and a mountain climb for the construction crew. However, with proper planning and effective communication (read hear about understanding […]

Whether to opt for a renovation vs a new build can be a challenging decision. Here are some tips and questions to help.

Understanding your construction schedule shouldn’t be a frustrating or mystifying process. We all know that there is value in good planning because good planning leads to a great project! All of this is achieved through clear but flexible construction scheduling.