Made to Last Custom Homes Ltd. is a growing residential construction company, located in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC.  Our company has been in operation since 2011, and primarily builds quality custom homes. Made to Last is offering a challenging and rewarding career opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant & Construction Estimator. Job […]

Job Summary This position is responsible for the management of all bookkeeping functions within the organization. Specific Responsibilities Receive and record vendor invoices, ensuring all invoices are reviewed by a manager and entered into Quickbooks. Accurately pay vendors in a timely manner according to their organization’s requirements. Create client invoices on a semi-monthly basis working […]

Made to Last Custom Homes Ltd. is a growing residential construction company, located in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC.  Our company has been in operation since 2011, and primarily builds quality custom homes. Made to Last is offering a challenging and rewarding career opportunity for an experienced Project Manager. Job Summary This position […]

Many in the residential construction industry, including clients, are worried about rising costs, especially lumber prices.  Particularly concerning are current lumber shortages, and subsequent price increases.  These are a result of a combination of factors, including: Early 2020 forecasts for low demand. This led to production curtailment before the pandemic; The impact of COVID-19; Rail […]

Our clients have many questions about the home building process. One of the most common is “What does it cost per square foot to build a home?” The quick answer to this question is that it really depends! With many builders, such as those developing spec homes, you are dealing with fixed plans, and many […]

What is a Custom Home? If you are building a home, doesn’t that mean it is a custom home? Not necessarily. Many builders are developers who will buy up large portions of land and separate it into lots. Developers then build homes based on a small number of fixed plans. A home owner will choose […]

What is a High Performance Home? With energy costs rising, an increased concern for the environment, and a focus on comfort, homebuyers are more often turning to high performance homes to meet their needs. High performance homes use less energy and are more comfortable and healthier than traditionally built homes. You may already be familiar […]

CURRENTLY HIRING CONSTRUCTION WORKERS Made to Last Custom Homes is looking to hire construction workers!  We have positions available for a number of roles, including lead hand carpenter, carpenter, and labourer.  Share the news or contact us today to learn more. WHO YOU ARE Our company is looking for focused and hard-working individuals to join […]

JOB POSTING FILLED – JANUARY 2020 Made to Last Custom Homes is offering a rewarding career opportunity for an experienced Communication & Administration Assistant. JOB SUMMARY The Communication & Administration Assistant is responsible for supporting the Owner and General Manager with the day-to-day operations and administration of Made to Last, with a focus on ensuring […]