From the trenches

Kinsol Timber Systems specializes in working collaboratively with architects, engineers and general contractors to deliver carefully detailed, constructible, and ambitious structures. A Vancouver Island based facility, with access to Canada’s best timber, their shop and site crews are broadly experienced in planning, fabricating, and erecting timber structures in some of the most challenging conditions.

Their team has a breadth of experience spanning all aspects of timber work from mass timber structures, architectural beam work and traditional joinery, to commercial and institutional projects across multiple sectors.  They specialize in working with clients in order to deliver projects within agreed timetables and budgets.  No single person or firm can provide all of the answers all of the time: they understand that their best work is achieved through the cooperation with, and support of, a larger team.

Kinsol typically works on three or four projects concurrently; project scopes and values range considerably from modest additions to complex multi-year projects that include a full range of design, engineering and construction management services. They have a portfolio that demonstrates competence in new construction, timber engineering and the conservation of historic timber buildings. Increasingly, Kinsol has been called upon to answer design and build opportunities where challenging logistics and complex locations are important considerations.

Learn more about Kinsol Timber Systems by visiting: www.kinsoltimber.com.

• Mike's Final 4:
  • Book: Journey to the East Novel - Hermann Hesse.
  • Best advice: "Progress is a line through a list." - Angus Beattie
  • App: Slack.
  • Restaurant: Bridgemans Bistro.
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William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services is a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic approach to commercial real estate marketing. A new age look at connecting clients to their goals within the commercial markets and helping them build their business one transaction at a time.

With more offices, in more BC markets; William Wright Commercial can provide the most up to date information and in-market data allowing clients to make even the most difficult decisions with confidence. William Wright Commercial proudly operates offices in Vancouver, New Westminster, Langley, Kelowna, Victoria and soon to be Kamloops.

Learn more about William Wright by visiting: williamwright.ca.

• Cory's Final 4:
  • Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't - Jim Collins.
  • Best advice: "Be a sponge, learn to absorb as much as you can, always listen, don't be the one always talking."
  • App: Peloton.
  • Restaurant: Darcy's Pub.
• For more local news impacting business, visit: www.businessexaminer.ca

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Evolution Business Marketing is a Nanaimo marketing company helping businesses and organizations with all their communication and digital marketing needs. With over 20 years experience in marketing and communications, we pride ourselves in quality service and professional results.

Learn more about Evolution Business Marketing by visiting: www.evolutionbusiness.ca.

Roof Top Tents brings you the ease and comfort of camping to your vehicle, trailer, or any rig you can think of. Looking for a great way to see Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia? Look no further than Roof Top Tents. They offer fibreglass hard shell tents that install easily to the top of your vehicle. These tents are durable, quality-made and an affordable option to camping – no campsite required. Their showroom is located in beautiful Nanaimo, BC. They are happy to show you the roof tents in person and come try them out to see if you like them. They also can ship your roof tent to Vancouver and other parts of BC.

Learn more about Roof Top Tents by visiting: www.rooftoptents.ca.

• Chris's Final 4:
  • Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad.
  • Best advice: "Learn to say no."
  • App: Slack.
  • Restaurant: The Vault Cafe.
• For more local news impacting business, visit: www.businessexaminer.ca

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Technical Safety BC is an independent, self-funded organization that oversees the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment across the province. In addition to issuing permits, licences and certificates, they work with industry to reduce safety risks through assessment, education and outreach, enforcement, and research.

Learn more about Technical Safety BC by visiting: www.technicalsafetybc.ca

• Phil's Final 4:
  • Books:
    • Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works.
    • Reasons to Stay Alive.
  • Best advice: "To live is to lead."
  • App: Slopes.
  • Restaurant: Hachi Hana Japanese Restaurant.
• For more local news impacting business, visit: www.businessexaminer.ca

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The BC Construction Association (BCCA) is the only provincial organization advocating for all companies in BC’s industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) construction sector regardless of labour affiliations. It protects contractors’ interests with the provincial government, provides expert procurement services, access to project opportunities and talent, and funding for apprenticeship training.

As a non-profit, the BCCA’s mission is to ensure a productive and resilient industry. The Board members are industry leaders from across the province, and if you’re an Integrated Member of your Regional Construction Association you’re also a part of the BCCA.

From the job site to the boardroom, they value community, safety, ethical and respectful business practices, fair market competition, innovation, and leadership.

Learn more about the BC Construction Association by visiting: www.bccassn.com

• Chris's Final 4:
  • Podcast: Inside Construction.
  • Best advice: "It doesn't matter how you start, it's how you finish."
  • Favourite comfort food: Fish & Chips.
• For more local news impacting business, visit: www.businessexaminer.ca

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Kinetic Construction is an established Construction Manager and General Contractor with offices in Victoria, Vancouver and Courtenay. Since 1984, Kinetic has successfully completed hundreds of construction projects, using a variety of project delivery methods as a general contractor, construction manager and design-builder.

“Together Building Better” is at the core of who we are, which simply means “Relationships, Passion, and Continuous Improvement.” These are our core values. Kinetic has worked hard over 35+ years to build a company culture where employees are empowered, clients are valued and trade contractors are respected.

Learn more about Kinetic Construction by visiting: www.kineticconstruction.com.

• Tom's Final 4:
  • Author: Jordan Peterson.
  • Books: The Pillars of the Earth and Scoundrels.
  • Best advice: "Stop thinking you never make mistakes."
  • App: Email.
  • Restaurants: Il Terrazzo. Cafe Brio. Wind Cries Mary. Nowhere *A Restaurant.
• For more local news impacting business, visit: www.businessexaminer.ca

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MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. They proudly serve and respond to the needs of their clients in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Through partner-led engagements, they provide a collaborative, cost-effective approach to doing business and personalized strategies to help people and organizations succeed across the country and around the world.

Learn more about MNP by visiting: www.mnp.ca.

• James' Final 4:
  • Author: Wilbur Smith.
  • Best advice: "At the end of the day you need to have something to offer people [to be successful]."
  • App: Email.
  • Restaurant: Il Terrazzo.
• For more local news impacting business, visit: www.businessexaminer.ca

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Danory Technology Partners offers a range of IT consulting services that are specifically designed to provide small Canadian businesses with big technological solutions. They pride themselves on being a Canadian business devoted to protecting other Canadians and their businesses.

Learn more about Danory by visiting: danory.ca.

• Addison's Final 4:
  • Podcast: Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.
  • Best advice: "The most valuable thing you own is time."
  • App: Microsoft OneNote.
  • Restaurant: Home Restaurants.
• For more local news impacting business, visit: www.businessexaminer.ca

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Trulioo is a RegTech company. They build and connect digital identity networks around the globe, and this framework of trust empowers businesses to assess the various risks associated with digital identities.

They provide a global identity marketplace that services a wide range of industries, including finance, banking, retail, payments, gaming, and online marketplaces — all through a single API integration. Global banks, Fortune 500 enterprises, tech giants, and companies of all sizes use Trulioo GlobalGateway every day to help meet compliance, fraud prevention, and trust and safety requirements.

They have built an identity marketplace of over 400 trusted data sources that have been rigorously vetted and deliver the highest standards of privacy and data protection. They continue to expand the types and markets of data in their goal to build the most comprehensive global identity network available. As digital services continue to evolve and expand, digital identities will be crucial in creating fairness and transparency to help build stronger, more resilient organizations, communities and people.

Learn more about Trulioo by visiting: www.trulioo.com.

• Steve's Final 4:
  • Books: David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants.
  • Podcast:  Making Sense Podcast with Sam Harris.
  • Best advice: "Time kills all deals."
  • App: Snapchat.
  • Restaurant: AnnaLena Restaurant.
• For more local news impacting business, visit: www.businessexaminer.ca

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Kobalt.io brings the monitoring capabilities of enterprise-class security teams to smaller organizations. They build on world-class frameworks and toolsets, combining the power of the cloud and data at scale to address the complexity of cyber security.

Learn more about Kobalt.io by visiting: kobalt.io.

• Michael's Final 4:
  • Books: The Wealthy Barber: Everyone's Common‑Sense & The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
  • Best advice: "You cannot underestimate the importance of focus in decision making."
  • Tech: Apple Watch.
  • Restaurant: Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant Vancouver.
• For more local news impacting business, visit: www.businessexaminer.ca

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