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• A bright house is a happy house (Spring 2013)
  "I'm realizing how wonderful and how important indoo-outdoor integration is. I'm thinking about how many homes in Ottawa could benefit from this simple pleasure." Click here to read full article.
  
  
• Lagois Renovation Project is a Finalists For National Award (Winter 2012)
  A massive renovation and addition to a waterfront property by Lagois Drafting & Construction that transformed it from a tired bungalow to an updated one-and-a-half-storey was named Monday among five finalists in the category of whole house renovation between $250,000 and $500,000. Click here to read the full article by Ottawa Citizen .

• Renovator of The Year: Herb Lagois (Spring 2012)
  Herb is this year's Greater Ottawa Home Builders' 2011 Renovator of the Year, and it seems, with good reason. He sees beauty in the smallest element, in individuality, in clean, unique design. When you get talking to him you realize this is a man who is dedicated to excellence. Click here to read the full article by Ottawa Renovates Magazine.

• Local Firm Finalists for National Housing Awards (December 2011)
  Three Ottawa-area companies have made the shortlist for national home building awards. Corvinelli Homes, Amsted Construction and Lagois Drafting and Construction were all named this week among the top five in their respective categories for the 2011 Canadian Home Builders' Association SAM Awards. Read the full article for what made Lagois qualify for this prize.

• Rooms That Count - Varied Room Designs (November 2011)
  This year the finalists in the Any Room in the House category at the annual Housing Design Awards included an Old World-style wine cellar and a contemporary dining room, and the judges were tasked with deciding which components or combination of components in a room make it outstanding. Read the full article on outstanding room designs.

• Stretching Your Renovation Dollar (November 2011)
  The best way to achieve a successful renovation project is through problem solving. Whether making a front porch more inviting, a kitchen more functional or carving out a better flow in a floor plan, entrants in the three renovation/addition categories, which were defined by price, say knowing how to get maximum results with a limited budget is key. Read the full article on how Lagois helps stretch your renovation dollar.

• Extra Touches Win the Day (October 2011)
  It was a tough choice for the judges, but it was the extra touches by builder Herb Lagois that tipped the scale in his favour as renovator of the year. Read full article about 2011 housing design award winner.

• Through a Renovator's Eyes (Fall 2011)
  Fun for you? It's a much fun for us! To me, renovating is much more than improving a structure. It is improving lifestyles, it is fulfilling dreams, it is creating lasting relationships. It is the passion, the love for what we do! Read more about Why Lagois Loves to Renovate.


• Why Renovate? (Spring 2011)
  Building a new home has many advantages: flexibility with architectural design; energy-efficient solutions;
  indoor air quality control and green building techniques.
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• Planning to Renovate or Build? (Fall 2010)
  As consumers we have endless choices for renovating or building, and the choices can be daunting. How do we know the best building technique? What are the implications? Will systems work with each other? Is it Green? Is it healthy? Can we afford it? How do we know we are making correct decisions?
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• Design Your Outside World (Spring 2010)
  As beautiful as the outdoors is in Ontario, outdoor living can be a challenge due to weather and insects. When designing a home, a cottage, an addition or a renovation, careful thought should be given to indoor/outdoor integration and outdoor living.
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• Be Warm & Clean - The Efficient Way
  As fall is approaching we find ourselves once again thinking about our heating costs. Do we replace windows, add more insulation, replace our furnace, or do we consider alternate sources of energy?
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• Dreaming of Spring?
  First, think ahead… well ahead
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• Live "Planning to Renovate?" Presentation
  LIVE video from the 2010 Ottawa Home Renovation Show
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  Video Sections
  1. Design Process Introduction
  2. Holistic Design Approach
  3. Energy Design Process
  4. Energy Efficient Design Process
  5. Building Permit Process
  6. Choosing a Renovator
  7. Living Through a Renovation
  
  

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• Lagois - Total Design Solutions
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• Lagois Drafting & Construction Full Page Ad
  Take a look at our 2010 full page advert.
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• Community Service
  Community service and up-front communication enhance builder’s reputation and recognition.
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• Ultimate Success
  The ultimate success of a renovation project hinges on a good architectural design.
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• Lagois Insists on the Best
  Our pricing process is involved and detailed. We want to ensure you understand what value you are getting for your money
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• Lagois Puts People First
  Unique, innovative and effi cient designs are the hallmark of Lagois Drafting and Construction, Inc.
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• Runner Up - Custom Home under 2,500 SQ.FT.
  Lagois Drafting and Construction Inc. for Maple Forest Custom Home, North Gower.
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• Additions with flair
  Whether it is a major renovation or adding a small sunroom, Lagois Drafting and Construction in Ottawa has been gaining kudos from builders' associations on a local, provincial and nation level.
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• Lagois Drafting & Construction Inc.
  Celebrating 20 years of design excellence.
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• Award of Design Excellence - Renovator of the Year
  The Renovator of the Year prefers to keep his company small and focus on each job.
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• Lagois Drafting and Construction takes home two national SAM awards
  Ottawa-area builder, Lagois Drafting and Construction was named the winner of two sales and marketing awards at the Canadian Home Builders' Association national conference.
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• Mr. Integration
  Herb Lagois is vying for national honors for a pair of sparkling renovations, but this designer does more than hammer nails. He helps kids design playhouses for Ronald McDonald House.
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