Pinewood
“The meridian build-out was such a well orchestrated Colaneri explained that their work will be very market-dri-
relationship as landlord, contractor and client,” Colaneri ven, and they hope to be an important part of Niagara’s
Niagara Builders
said. “Without the tremendous support from architect and growth going forward.
trades, this build would not have happened as quickly as it “Niagara is a community supported by our company and
did. They were just instrumental. We would love to do the our staff, and it is a very loyal and tight-knit community,”
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same thing for them again, and develop their branches for he said. “We are able to feed off of each other to live, work,
the community as many times as they need us to.” and play.”
“Value, quality and service,” Colaneri continued. “We More information about Pinewood Niagara Builders can
interesting, which you don’t often find in neighbourhood really do focus on those three things and they are what we be found at www.pinewoodniagarabuilders.ca
strips,” Bernard said. “It has a cupola, which is very stun- are known for.”
ning when you look at it, and the main entrance is the right In particular, Colaneri said the staff at Pinewood is some
of that rounded area; it gives the branch a lot of punch.” of the best in the business, and their passion for building
In addition, staff at the Meridian branch has also been and construction really showed.
Pinewood Niagara Builders - Meridian Credit
very receptive to the new building and the work that was “We have a great team at Pinewood; supporters that
Union Kalar & McLeod Branch Supplier List
done. Bernard said that he has heard nothing but positive have been with us for many years,” he explained. “We re-
feedback regarding the new branch, and it accomplished a ally focus on our staff with our core values.”
ARCHITECTURE FLOORING
number of things for Meridian. With that, Colaneri maintained that the Meridian Credit Raimondo + Associates Architects A1-Flooring
“The staff all loves the new branch,” he said. “This one Union branch was such a positive experience because of
Inc. 905-688-9200 Fax: 905-688-9989
is much newer, bigger and more spacious. All of our the relationship between the two companies. Not only that,
905-357-4441 Fax: 905-357-9203 249 Bunting Road
branches are very well maintained, but this one is very nice but throughout the process, their relationship only im-
4687 Queen Street, Studio 2 St. Catharines, ON, L2M 3Y2
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 2L9
for our staff and for our customers.” proved.
GLASS
While it is the first time Pinewood Niagara Builders has “The relationship that we have been able to build has DOORS & HARDWARE Peninsula Glass
endeavoured to take responsibility for all elements of the been unbelievable,” Colaneri said. “Meridian really made Regional Doors and Hardware
commercial development, the process was very successful things work. As a contractor you can have a tough time get-
905-684-8161 Fax: 905-684-7331 PAINTING
because of the company’s more than 30 years of experience ting things done, but with this development, everyone had
44 – 46 Scott Street Future Painting
within the Niagara region. It was also a great opportunity to the same goal and the same direction. W
St. Catharines, ON, L2R 1R8
e were on-time, on
PLUMBING
show what Pinewood is capable of. budget, and we had a tremendous amount of quality behind
DRYWALL Regional Plumbing & HTG
“Working with Meridian has been great because the the project.” DBN drywall & acoustics
quality of work,” explained Colaneri. “We were able to con- This, again, was reiterated by Bernard, who had noth-
ROOFING
trol the quality of work, as well as what was being done to ing but positive things to say about the work of Pinewood
ELECTRICAL BF Brown Roof
the building to make sure the landlord and tenant were Niagara Builders.
A & M Electric
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being taken care of.” “We looked for is a strong landlord with a good reputa-
994 Line 3 Road Bain Printing
Pinewood Niagara Builders and Meridian Credit Union tion, and pinewood really fits that bill perfectly,” Bernard Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
also share a couple of memberships. Both are members of said. “They are very personable, and their tradespeople are
Cotton INC
the Niagara Home Builders’
ENGINEERING
Association, and Pinewood is very capable. We are really happy with the way the con-
a member of the Meridian Credit Union. struction worked and our ongoing relationship with
Hallex Engineering Ltd. Modern
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This previous relationship helped in the process of de- Pinewood.”
4687 Queen Street, Studio # 1 Oakwood Manufacturing
velopment, and Colaneri explained it made the work easier Moving forward, Pinewood Niagara Builders will con- Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 2L9
for both sides. tinue to play an important role in the Niagara community.
Congratulations to
Pinewood Niagara Builders.
We are proud to be part of the
new Meridian Credit Union
Kalar & McLeod Branch.
Congratulations
to Pinewood Ni-
agara Builders.
We are proud to
A & M Electric Ltd.
be working with
your team.
RR#2, 994 Line 3
Niagara On The Lake,Ont. L0S
Email: amelectric@talkwireless.ca
Telephone: 905 468-3834
Fax: 905 468-7672
249 St.Catharines, Ontario L2M 3Y2
Tel: (905) 688-9200 Fax: (905) 688-9989
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