Archive for the ‘Pinnacle Renovations’ Category
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
“With today’s aging population, professionals who specialize in healthy aging play a more important role than ever before. Aging-in-place is a concept that supports the choice of older adults to remain living in their preferred environment for as long as possible even if circumstances change. Physical environment, social and psychological support, and community resources affect aging-in-place. While the concept is increasingly gaining attention, services and supports to assist older adults to age-in-place continue to grow.” Mount Royal University, Studies in Aging
Paul Klassen is an active member of Mount Royal University’s S.A.G.E. Committee, and has been involved in forward-thinking group discussions regarding their Studies in Aging program. Coinciding with this revolutionary direction of study, Universal Design is a fresh concept that designs a home to meet, or anticipate the needs of an aging-in-place population as well as physically challenged homeowners. From discretely tracking when a homeowner gets up, to timing when they take their medicine, new technology allows family/caregivers to talk live with them at any time, and in emergency situations; caregivers are alerted automatically by phone or video monitors if a situation arises. Curbless showers, walk in tubs, stair lifts, personal elevators… the technological solutions available today to keep homeowners in their home as long as possible, or as long as they wish… are outstanding!
Pinnacle Group is extremely passionate about this movement because for many, there is simply no understanding of the looming tsunami of the Baby Boom population ‘coming of age’. The needs of this age group, both psychologically, physiologically; as well as the physical and health benefits of keeping homeowners in their home in their most beloved environment, are immensely significant on many fronts. Not only is the burden of Government housing and care greatly decreased by facilitating elongated occupancy in their homes, but the independence and mental /physical health of the homeowner is preserved as well. In many cases younger members of the family feel the need to move parents out of their home, and often it is the worst decision possible for their longevity. Not to mention the wonderful contributions that Grandparents make to their children’s families when they are afforded the benefit of living in their home of choice!
In a four-year analysis of aging-in-place, researchers found that the total care costs for participants were thousands less than traditional care options. Costs for living and health care never approached the costs for nursing homes and assisted-living services, and in addition, aging-in-place residents had improved mental and physical health outcomes. Science Daily
Respecting and serving this demographic by helping them stay in their homes longer, has an immense amount of gratification to the staff of Pinnacle. “Making Your Home Your Favourite Place to Be” is Pinnacle’s mantra, and as you get older, this becomes increasingly true. There are more reasons today to stay in your home than ever before, and with Pinnacle it is possible!
To read the study on aging-in-place as released by the University of Missouri-Columbia on March 7, 2011, please click on the link http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110307124816.htm
To view Mount Royal’s SAGE Video Presentation, including an interview with Paul, please click on the link below. http://breeze.mtroyal.ca/p79267592/
Tags: Aging In Place, Calgary, Calgary home renovation, Calgary Renovations, Calgary Renovator, Home Renovations, Home Renovators, Mount Royal University Advisory Committee, Paul Klassen, Pinnacle Group, Pinnacle Renovations
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Stay Tuned…and keep your calendar open for Saturday August 13th! One of our wonderful clients has agreed to allow us to host a Current Project Tour at their new estate home we are presently building in the prestigious Dewinton acreage area just South of Heritage Pointe! This is a spectacular property with stunning City, Mountain and river escarpment views; you will not want to miss the opportunity to tour this incredible home!
As with our last Project Tour, this open house initiative is designed to provide visiting guests a chance to view a project currently underway! Our knowledgeable Sales Consultants, as well as a number of our skilled Trade Partners will be on hand to answer your questions. This mid-construction Tour gives you a chance to see all the newest building technologies, energy efficiency initiatives, and the latest construction methods which are all hidden ‘behind the drywall’ in a typical showhome. We’re opening up these homes for you to see all those trade ‘secrets’ before we close up the walls!
Come join us for a tour of this fantastic custom estate home; this is not a renovation, but rather is one of Pinnacle’s ‘New Home Builds’! Enjoy complimentary Tim Horton’s coffee and donuts, and ask your various questions to members of our experienced Team!
Further information about this event will be made available closer to the date; we look forward to seeing you on August 13th!
Tags: 3D Presentation, Calgary, Calgary green renovation, Calgary home renovation, Calgary Reno Tour, Calgary Renovations, Calgary Renovator, Green Renovation, Home Renovations, Home Renovators, New Initiative, Paul Klassen, Pinnacle, Pinnacle Group, Pinnacle Renovations, Professional Development, Reno Calgary, RenoMark Pinnacle, Renovation, Renovation Companies, TRUST
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Monday, July 11th, 2011
Pinnacle Group has recently joined forces with Permit Masters; an innovative and forward-thinking company within our City that handles all aspects of the permit process – from application through approval!
Obtaining permits through the City can be a daunting process for Homeowners, and while Pinnacle has always handled this aspect of the renovation process for our Clients, our alliance with Permit Masters alleviates this step within our office and allows our staff to focus on the other aspects of the renovation process.
Permit Masters is a one-stop-shop for obtaining Calgary building and development permits for both commercial and residential clients. With extensive knowledge of the building industry and its bylaws, they effectively handle everything from application to approval and perform all necessary ‘in-between’ negotiations with the City. Their experience in dealing with Calgary building and development permits means they are able to manage applications and negotiations quickly and efficiently, resulting in faster approval.
Pinnacle’s partnership with Permit Masters ensures all building and development permits are properly processed and approved; our Clients are confident knowing that all aspects of their permit approvals are covered by industry professionals.
With numerous permits necessary for a single renovation project, we are thrilled with the services Permit Masters offers and look forward to enjoying their contribution to our processes!
For more information about Permit Masters and their specialized services, visit their website at http://www.permitmasters.ca/
Tags: Calgary, Calgary home renovation, Calgary Renovations, Calgary Renovator, Green Renovation, Home Renovations, Home Renovators, New Initiative, Paul Klassen, Permit Masters, Pinnacle, Pinnacle Group, Pinnacle Renovations, Professional Development, Recognition, RenoMark Pinnacle
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Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
Paul Klassen; GM of Pinnacle Group Renovations has developed, and is in the process of patenting a new business initiative aimed at providing custom staging for Homeowners and Realtors alike! StageitSOLD™ is a revolutionary new approach to supporting the way Realtors and Homeowners manage the selling and purchasing of residential properties.
This ground-breaking initiative is designed to assist Realtors in closing more sales, creating a marketing niche for their Clients, as well as an aid to Clients in selling their existing home. StageitSOLD™ also aids Clients in purchasing a property with the ‘hidden potential’ to become their ‘Dream Home’.
All of us are familiar with traditional staging; StageitSOLD™ simply takes that process to an entirely new level. The premise is simple; we assist Realtors and Homeowners in two very distinct and unique ways:
For the Selling Realtor… & Client looking to purchase their ideal property:
We help ensure Clients/Buyers don’t walk away from an ideal listing just because the home is dated; perhaps simply needing a new kitchen or possibly a whole-home makeover. We act as a consulting arm to stage the listing in StageitSOLD™ fashion by meeting with both the Realtor and Client at the property of interest. By simply giving us a call; one of our consultants will meet at the property; collaborate on the vision the purchasing Client wishes for the property; we then provide a preliminary renovation proposal on the spot. In many cases in our own experience, the Client purchases a mature property with the intent of a complete renovation update. With the ability to see the hidden potential, the Client has purchased their ideal home; the Selling Realtor has found the ideal property for the Buyer; and our parent company; Pinnacle Group, provides the custom renovation …truly a Win for all parties!
For the Listing Realtor…& Client wishing to sell their home:
We will completely stage an entire estate property that has great ‘bones’ but perhaps has not been updated in years and is stuck in an era with less than fond memories. We will either provide a DVD showing a feature property of what has been done for other homeowners, or we will create a distinctive design in fabulous 3D showing what this property could look like in its transformed glory! We arrange setup on a flat-screen TV at the Open House to show visiting buyers how this home could be transformed. We assist the Listing Realtor in creating a niche for marketing their listings, as well as assist in bringing in a higher price for the selling Client. The Client is able to sell their property based on the 3D transformation; our parent company; Pinnacle Group, has the potential for another renovation; the Listing Realtor has sold the property, and the family selling their home achieves a quicker sale turnaround, not to mention the potential of a higher selling price! Another Win for all parties!
We encourage all Realtors to offer this enhanced marketing opportunity and purchasing flexibility to all their clients. We also encourage all clients looking to list their home or those looking to find their ideal property to ask their Realtor to incorporate this unique and highly effective marketing tool.
StageitSOLD™ has several phases of development, including news on a unique mortgage-staging offering by our friends at BMO™; stay tuned as we unveil additional elements of this exciting initiative!
To check out our dynamic video click on the link below!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0-C9A8Z9dt8
StageitSOLD.ca
In stride with full disclosure policy with RECA (Real Estate Council of Alberta); StageitSOLD™ pays a referral fee to the Realtor/Brokerage should the Client choose to renovate their newly purchased property.
Tags: Calgary, Calgary home renovation, Calgary Renovations, Calgary Renovator, Home Renovations, Home Renovators, New Initiative, Paul Klassen, Pinnacle, Pinnacle Group, Pinnacle Renovations, Professional Development, Renovation, Renovation Companies, Stage It Sold, TRUST
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Monday, May 30th, 2011
Jonathan Tyrrell
There’s a new face around the Pinnacle Group these days! Recently we had a fantastic new member added to our Construction Team; Jonathan Tyrrell has joined us as Site Supervisor!
Jonathan comes to Pinnacle with a bit of background in residential renovations; he started and managed a small renovation company after graduating from the University of Alberta. He ran this business for a few years before he and his wife relocated to Calgary. Since moving to Calgary, he has been employed by Nu-Way Floor Fashions as their Quality Control Coordinator. During this time he proved himself to be a hard and motivated worker – he so impressed his colleagues that his hire with Pinnacle was a direct referral from a previous Nu-Way co-worker! Since joining our Team, Jonathan has shone as an honest, dependable and extremely personable addition; we are thrilled to have him on board with Pinnacle and look forward to an exciting future together!
Luke Boyer
An additional change within the Team is the furthering education of our current Site Assistant, Luke Boyer. Luke has decided to pursue a Journeyman Carpentry ticket at SAIT, and has recently completed his 1st term with an impressive academic record of nothing below 80%! We are very proud of Luke and the effort he has put into pursuing this career; we look forward to the continuation of it in the near future!
Tags: Calgary, Calgary green renovation, Calgary home renovation, Calgary Reno Tour, Calgary Renovations, Calgary Renovator, Home Renovations, Home Renovators, Pinnacle Group, Pinnacle Renovations, Professional Development, Renovation, Renovation Companies, TRUST
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Unlike home builders in new communities who are able to showcase their craftsmanship at open houses, renovators don’t often have the same opportunity to showcase a finished project due to the privacy of their clients as the homes we design are already occupied.
However, recently a record number of Calgarians found out what the Pinnacle experience was all about at our Spring Reno Tour. Visitors from across the city came in throngs and were able to have a personal tour through our spectacular whole home renovation in the prestigious community of Pumphill. Viewing our display boards they were able to see the before pictures, 3D renderings and before and after blue prints followed by the opportunity to walk through the home and experience the transformation first hand!
Guests could not believe the enormity of the project and the array of visually stunning details that were captured in this 7 month renovation. The discerning client had purchased the 2500 sq ft bungalow with the intent of renovating the property. Through our in-depth design discovery process we were able to uncover the homeowner’s vision, lifestyle requirements and personality that were then reflected in the design. Maintaining the exterior integrity found in homes located in this esteemed neighborhood was imperative, at the same, our mandate was to create an innovative, custom designed contemporary space that better reflected this successful business owner’s active lifestyle.
Gutting to the studs was necessary and decreased the carbon foot print by an impressive 40%. We thickened exterior walls, replaced all the mechanical systems as well as replaced the windows and ceiling insulation. The whole home design supported the relocation of the staircase presenting an elegant invitation to the lower level. This solution to function condensed traffic lines and prioritized living spaces on all levels.
Visitors were also able to ask top industry specialists their renovation questions and understand in more detail why Pinnacle is unique. We are thrilled with the response we received and with the amount of guests who are convinced that Pinnacle is the renovator of choice for their upcoming renovation needs! We are extremely grateful to our client who opened their home to the public to view this project and we once again extend our sincere thanks for allowing Calgary to see what Pinnacle is truly about.
Topping off the event was our grand prize draw for an Ipad 2 – valued at $619. Congratulations to our winner Cheryl Mazurek!
Tags: Calgary Reno Tour, Home Renovations, Pinnacle Group, TRUST
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Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
2011 BBB Business Ethics Award
There’s an excited buzz around Pinnacle Group this week! After receiving a nomination for the Better Business Bureau’s Ethics Award, Pinnacle was chosen as the winner of this prestigious Award in the Small Business category. This Award includes every business discipline across the city of Calgary so the final recipient of this Award is truly a business that stands above the rest!
Somewhat serendipitous is the fact that Paul Klassen, the founder of Pinnacle, has spent the last number of years serving on the RenoMark™ Council – including chairing the Council for the past 12 months – to ‘raise the bar’ in the renovation industry here in Calgary. To receive an award of this calibre is a testament to his efforts in contributing to this initiative.
This Award must be submitted anonymously, after which every business practice on every level is scrutinized by a rigorous judging panel. The areas that are judged include: testimonials from clients, accountability to trade/supplier payment, scrutiny of employee manuals, training policies, safety programs, corporate financial strength, corporate business processes, as well as charity involvement.
The reputation of the renovation industry has certainly had its challenges in the past; for a Renovator to win this Award is a testament to the fact that the original initiative by RenoMark members has achieved its mandate as this Award recognizes one of its founding members.
To view BBB’s press release, please visit their website at http://calgary.bbb.org/article/local-businesses-honoured-for-exceptional-business-practices-at-bbbs-business-ethics-awards-27124
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our incredible Staff, Suppliers and esteemed Clients; this absolutely, unequivocally could not have been achieved without all of you!
The Pinnacle Team!
Tags: Calgary Renovator, Pinnacle Group, Recognition, RenoMark Calgary, TRUST
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Pinnacle Group is launching an exclusive Renovation Tour this Saturday, May 7th open to Pinnacle invitees only! This one day event will allow guests to tour one of our fully completed projects, ask questions of our knowledgeable staff and suppliers, and discuss the overall case study of this project.
This opportunity, graciously granted to us by our homeowner client, is a gorgeous bungalow in the prestigious Pump Hill neighbourhood. Nominated as a SAM FINALIST for Best Home Renovation without Addition, this tired 70’s home received an extensive make-over.
This exclusive event designed to view a completed Pinnacle project, allows guests to fully appreciate the ‘hidden potential’ a renovation can reveal! This all inclusive, full interior makeover included being completely gutted to the studs, a complete re-configuration of the main floor allowing for a spectacular front Foyer stairwell relocation, the inclusion of a massive roof dormer strategically placed in the Great Room to capture the fabulous wash of natural light from its East-facing location, and many other wonderful updates. Finishing the makeover package with a subtle exterior makeover; truly makes this home a showcase worth touring!
An additional bonus to this year’s Renovation Tour is a draw for a free iPad Touch; for simply taking the time to visit us this Saturday, each guest will be entered into a draw to win one of Apple’s™ most beloved products!
Stop by and see us at <Address Removed for Homeowner Privacy!>; this exclusive one-time only Tour will be open from 11:00am – 5:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tags: Calgary, Calgary home renovation, Calgary Reno Tour, Calgary Renovations, Calgary Renovator, Home Renovations, Pinnacle Group
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Friday, April 29th, 2011
Barry Johnson, Operations Manager
There have been some exciting changes around the Pinnacle office recently! Two of our key Team Members have recently changed positions within our company, bringing their involvement in our process to a whole new level!
Barry Johnson, formerly our Production Manager, has taken on a new set of responsibilities to become our Operations Manager! Barry comes from a background heavily involved in customer relations; he was a partner in a retail chain for 10 years before becoming a Service Technician at Morrison Homes. After 6 years with Morrison he joined the Pinnacle Team and has been an integral part ever since! Since joining Pinnacle in 2006, he has been involved in the conception and implementation of numerous processes; as well as daily involvement with staff, clients and trade partners. His honesty, steady character and natural problem solving skills have made him an ideal candidate for upper management. Barry’s new role will see him stepping into the supervision of all areas of the company, and will give him an even greater ability to implement positive changes moving forward.
Jeff Moss, Renovation Consultant
Jeff Moss is moving from his current position of Site Supervisor to become our newest Renovation Consultant, and will be entering the fast-paced world of sales! Jeff formerly owned a residential painting company, and has extensive industry knowledge as well as outstanding charisma with staff and clients alike. After joining Pinnacle in 2008, Jeff immediately began shining as an incredible over-achiever and go-getter. Always going above & beyond to ensure our clients are thrilled with their completed renovation, Jeff has proved himself to be a natural people-person, and is sure to be a perfect fit in the Sales Team! Jeff’s new position will see him involved in fine-tuning our current processes, as well as collaborating to implement positive changes in the future.
Congratulations, Barry and Jeff on your exciting new positions! We look forward to your success in these new roles in the days ahead!
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Saturday, April 9th, 2011
Jerome's Living Kitchen
What a spectacular event! Pinnacle’s recent Evening to Remember at Jerome’s Appliance Gallery was a huge success; with 45 guests in attendance, it was a chance for both past revered clients as well as those new to the Pinnacle Family to mix, mingle and enjoy fantastic Hors d’oeuvres prepared by Executive Chef, Gregg Trimming.
Formerly Executive Chef of the Banff Springs Hotel, Gregg is a renowned culinary artist with a dynamic and engaging personality! The evening was filled with delicious appetizers prepared before our eyes; from beef stuffed pastry, to satay chicken with peanut sauce, to amazing mushroom bruschetta! Gregg also shared a ‘trick of the trade’ and held an informal demonstration on the correct method for cutting onions – who knew there was such a thing!
Besides enjoying the food and beverages, guests were also treated to demonstrations of Pinnacle’s new Web Based Software; everyone was in awe of the capabilities of this software and past customers said they would have loved to utilize this software on their projects.
As a climax to the evening, a draw was held for a dinner for 6 at Jerome’s Appliance Gallery, with Gregg preparing custom dishes for the occasion. The fortunate recipients of this fantastic prize were Tim & Elaine Godfrey, who were smiling ear to ear as they were presented with the certificate!
It was an incredible night filled with new connections made within the Pinnacle Community; educating guests about what Pinnacle and Jerome’s have to offer; but above all a fun, relaxed, and entertaining evening!
Executive Chef Gregg Trimming
Buttered Prawns
Barry, Tiffany & Stephanie enjoying stimulating conversation
Tim & Elaine Godfrey, winners of dinner for 6 at Jerome's
Paul with Pinnacle Ice Sculpture
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