But the report wasn’t all sunshine when
Theoret started the company in 2007. It was
a bit of a risk to follow his passion for home
building, it required giving up his growing cabi-
net manufacturing company in Saskatoon, Sas-
katchewan in the same construction industry
that he entered 23 years ago. Theoret began
as a cabinet installer, also doing some on-site
carpentry consisting of interior home finishing
work. He began to sell shares of his company
at the height of its growth at 60 employees,
including sales and administration staff, in pur-
suit of the big picture goal—from installations
to foundations.
Coming from a background as a cabinetmak-
er and installer, Theoret had to jump through
some necessary legal hoops. First was to be-
come a member of the Saskatchewan New
Home Warranty Program, which is quite an in-
tense application process. Also, he had to be-
come a member of the Canadian Home Build-
ers Association, which is required to buy lots
from the city and to become a certified builder.
New builders in the City of Saskatoon are
held on probation for the first home, meaning
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