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OakWood Takes Home Three Awards at 2021 GOHBA Housing Design Awards
The 2021 Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association (GOHBA) Awards recently took place on November 19th, 2021, and ended with OakWood taking home three awards at the event. OakWood received a total of 17 nominations this year - the most finalist entries by a single...
OakWood Breaks GOHBA Record
OakWood recently achieved another milestone by breaking the record for most finalist entries awarded to a company in a single year at the 2021 Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) Housing Design Awards. OakWood received a total of 17 project nominations...
Whole Home Transformation
A majestic circular staircase, stunning black walnut countertop, and 4D tiles are just a few of the notable design elements that bring this tired home into the 21st centuryMake it contemporary but cozy Our client had wonderful memories of raising a family in their...
The Times They Are A Changin’
The Times They Are A Changin'Pandemic fuels changes in how we live and use our homes in a trend OakWood calls ‘Your Home is Your Hub’The pandemic has fundamentally changed how people are using their homes – and plan to use their homes post pandemic. Activities that...
OakWood Uses Modular Building Technology on Semi-Detached
OakWood Uses Modular Building Technology on Semi-DetachedMajor construction is completed on two-story multi-unit home in a single-day minimizing neighborhood disruption and accelerating time to new rental revenue for a property investor!At dawn’s first light on a cold...
OakWood celebrates becoming a qualified Net Zero Home Builder
OakWood Celebrates Becoming a Qualified Net Zero Home BuilderOakWood recently met another important milestone by becoming a Qualified Net Zero home builder through the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA). The achievement was celebrated by CHBA on October 1,...
The Ultimate Entertainment Basement
A state-of-the-art in-home theatre, gym and game room transform an unfinished basement Do you enjoy big movie experiences? Have you ever dreamed of having your own home theatre system to rival a Landmark Cinema complete with surround sound and recliners? If so, you’ll...
Designated Hazardous Substances
Designated Hazardous Substances: What you must do to protect workers, yourself and family members from harmful materials If you’re planning any type of renovation or home improvement project that involves contractors coming into your home, here’s something you may not...
Award Winner
Rich textures create a visually stunning home transformation Time for a Refresh Nooks that were great for creating clutter. Finishes and flooring that looked tired and outdated. An overall style and function that wasn’t working any more. This and more got our client...
All in the angles
Reclaimed wood flooring. A dramatic mirrored coffer ceiling. Interesting angles. These are a few of the outstanding features of this unique renovation.From THIS…To THIS!This is an inspirational story about a kitchen renovation in Ottawa that was almost two-decades in...
Green building with Structural Insulation Panels
OakWood tests an airtight building system that reduces costs, uses less energy, and reduces carbon dioxide emissions Part 1 of a 2 Part Blog that is reporting field information in real-time OakWood recently made a new custom home client an offer they couldn’t...
Modern Daydream
A dark, dated, early 80s home is transformed into a sparkling contemporary jewel Love it or leave it This is a familiar story to our design team. A homeowner loves the location of their home and established neighborhood with its mature trees. But their home feels...
Taking Advantage of Untapped Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa
OakWood recently sponsored a special investment report to see why Ottawa has emerged as one of Canada’s most attractive real estate markets and the implications for property investors. Several leading sources including the Bank of Montreal (BMO), Royal Bank Economic...
OakWood Honoured to be Finalists
OakWood Honoured to be Finalists in Prestigious Local and Provincial Awards Chosen in several categories including the coveted Renovator of the Year award OakWood joins a short list of distinguished local and provincial builders who made the finalist list for the...
Net Zero: the future of home building and what it means
New building standards, what homeowners want, where your energy really goes Recently OakWood invited Andy Oding, the Vice president - Director of Building Science at Building Knowledge Canada, to provide a day of training and information sharing for our team of...