Commercial Services - Testimonials
“I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you, and your staff for the provision of such high quality services. Special Edition Builders have continued to provide exceptional service in the delivery of so many construction projects on time and within bid price.
Your ability to provide and manage skilled tradespersons with the multi disciplinary projects that the University has tendered, and awarded, has served to meet the goals of the University. Often we find with the fast pace, we are left with what appears to be insufficient time to meet the scheduled start of classes. Special Edition Builders have found the time to work with Carleton University, Facilities Management to find a solution and meet the targeted dates. This type of cooperation and level of service is seldom found in today’s service industry.
Special Edition Builders has managed the many skilled trades necessary to deliver the varied construction related projects that we encounter at the University. This service is noticed, valued and greatly appreciated.
I look forward to working with Special Edition Builders on many more successful construction projects.”
– David Keighley, Project Officer – Carleton University
“Civitas Architecture Inc. has worked with Special Edition Builders on several projects over the last twenty years. Their firm provided regular lump sum construction and construction management services on projects including such important clients as Algonquin College, Carleton University, The Conseil des Ecole Publique l’Est Ontario and The Ottawa Credit Union.
Special Edition Builders provided excellent construction services with their close knit team of skilled subtrades. Their work always was provided in the best interest of the client with pleasantness and commitment. They frequently went over and above their contractual requirements to deliver the projects. Their team, lead by Wayne Blue, its principal and supported by his son Graham collaborated with our designers to provide the most economical, technical and aesthetically pleasing solutions.
Most recently, Wayne’s team executed the interior fit-up of our new architectural offices, with stunning results. We owe our gratitude to them for producing well-crafted details, along with schedule and cost responsibility; with even some good-hearted fun mixed in.
We would not hesitate to recommend their firm for potential construction projects in the Ottawa area.”
– Douglas Rancier, Principal B.Arch.,Dipl.Arch.Tech.,OAA, MRAIC, CDBI, CaGBC, LEED® AP – Civitas
“We recently had an office renovation completed by Wayne and his crew. We asked him to be the main contractor and arrange all sub trades to meet our design plan. Our total office size is approximately 8000 sq ft with the renovation taking up about half of that. The work involved was demolition/removal, reconstruction and coverings for ceiling, walls and floor.
The final result is excellent and exactly what we had hoped for in changing what was a high ceiling warehouse type environment into what is required for a mixed group of highly technical staff. The day to day dealing with Wayne were first class, always professional and friendly.
We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Wayne and his company for any such construction work.”
– Graham Spencer, Project Manager – Paradigm Advanced Research Centre
“I contracted Special Edition Builders to build my hair studio in 2007. Their work was exceptional and efficient and they did not cut corners on giving me the vision I had inspired for my Studio. I will be happy to give any further information to those considering using this company. It was a joy to work with Wayne Blue, owner, and his staff.”
– Nicole S. Guthrie, President/Director – Karma Hair Studio Inc.e
“Since their first project at the Brookstreet Hotel it quickly became apparent that Special Edition Builders were the right people for the job. Wayne Blue and his crew with their attention to detail and their willingness to work with and around the hotels hectic schedule made these renovation projects much more palatable to all concerned. Wayne is a true professional in his field and I look forward to the future collaborations we will surely have.”
– Chuck Toth, Maintenance & Prevention Manager – Brookstreet
“Special Edition Builders has been providing General Contracting and Construction Management services to Algonquin College since 1994.
As Project Manager for the Physical Resources Department for the past 10 years I have had the opportunity to engage the services of Special Edition Builders and have found them to be a forward thinking company with a practical approach to delivering projects.
Special Edition Builders has been successful in the delivery of hundreds of projects for the College, many of which were subject to extremely limited budgets, tight completion schedules and situations where environmental sensitivities were a challenge.
Algonquin College continues to engage the services of Special Edition Builders as a pre-qualified Contractor and looks forward to a continued successful working relationship.”
– David E. Field, C. E. T., Project Manager, Physical Resources Department – Algonquin College