CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONS BLOG

Timeline of a custom build made with Nudura insulated concrete forms Now it’s time to look beyond the framing and the roof! This home is now drywalled, taped and mudded — presenting you with a condensed project gallery worth exploring! Take note how tidy and organized our TQ Crew keeps our sites! For some, the […]

For “empty nesters,” this may be the first time to think about you. It may seem hard to believe. After all these years, the kids are finally on their own, the college tuition bills are paid and the house is quiet at last. Now, with an extra bedroom available, you can renovate or add a […]

An insulated concrete form (ICF) home may be your dream come true! Imagine a home built with walls using a construction technology known for its warmth, comfort, strength and weather resistance? With irresistible radiant-heated floors, draft-free walls, larger windows and wider open spaces. ICF homes offer lower energy bills, a healthier living environment and unlimited […]

Your kitchen will have more moving pieces of any other room in your home. While kitchen design planning will ensure a better outcome in its function and organization as well as its look. When you first start thinking about designing or re-designing your kitchen, there are a lot of things to consider. You can begin by […]

Your needs and wants are designed into a home that really works! When our clients seek top quality custom design services, we deliver more than standard plans for typical rooms. The space is planned to fit their life; considerations are taken to how they live, and how their home can function to contribute to quality […]

Functional Beautiful Home Office Renovations When a work space really works, you’ll want longer office hours. Having a dedicated work space in your home doesn’t have to mean business when it comes to how it looks and feels. There are many ways that you can create a home office or study that is as welcoming […]

Define a design style that is all about you! Over the past decade house pride has become very prevalent; home design, decor and styling have become not only a booming business, but a hobby to many. You no longer need to be trained to know design styles, simply identify your own to create a look […]

This home renovation tour (2016 Parade of Renovated Homes) was put on by the Homebuilders Association of Vancouver (HAVAN) and takes place annually in late May/early June. This year TQ Construction had an open house featuring this Burnaby bungalow to illustrate to visitors how a homeowners’ goals can be achieved in multiple stages to alleviate […]

It’s summer in Vancouver and the outdoor living is easy! Summer in Vancouver is beautiful! It feels as though it starts earlier each year. This is cause for celebration, as it allows close to half the year to enjoy our great outdoors! This is reason to make sure your outdoor living space, be it a […]