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From Crisis to Opportunity: Innovation in Residential Construction

February 18, 2025 • Bernie Franzgrote, Wayne Pratt and GUEST Nick Karrandjas • Season 3 • Episode 38

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Is Managing Construction Projects Tougher Than You Thought?

In this episode, we talk with Nick Karrandjas from Ottawa General Contractors (OGC). With 16 years of experience in residential construction, Nick shares how he moved from working in automotive management to becoming a project consultant. He takes us through OGC’s growth into a top design-and-build firm, offering creative solutions like feasibility packages that make big projects easier.

Nick also covers:

Trends in multi-family developments
How OGC handled supply chain problems during COVID-19
The power of good communication and smart partnerships

Want to know how to grow your business without losing focus on quality? This episode has the tips you need!

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