Community Engagement

• With Blumer Homes and JAG Developments, you not only get a better built, healthier home, but you also benefit from our mandate to “sustain Indigenous communities” through training, mentoring and employment opportunities.

• In addition, with Blumer Homes and JAG Developments' strong industry relationships, we will further support the community with investments from potential local manufacturing and material volume allowances.

Cost-Conscious

• Aligned with a large multi-national building supplier to provide unparalleled purchasing power for development of indigenous communities

• Use low maintenance building materials to reduce future maintenance or repair costs

• We have established relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors to get the lowest possible rates

• Re-use of standard floorplans reduces design costs and speeds up building processes

Healthy Living

• Upgraded quality doors and windows increase energy efficiency to reduce energy costs and carbon footprint

• Basement walls will be Superior Walls’ pre-fab walls, which is a NGBS Green-certified product for resource efficiency, energy efficiency and indoor environmental air quality.  Added benefits:

  • Reduces amount of wood used in the home

  • Reduces carbon footprint during home building process

  • Lower water-to-cement ratio, resulting in less risk of mold and improved air quality throughout the home

  • Reduces jobsite waste – reduces environmental impact

• Construction process focuses on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paints and finishes

• High efficiency air filters for cleaner air

• Attic/roof vents used to remove moisture and reduce risk of mold

Quality, Fire/Mold Prevention and Durability

Quality:

• Our featured supplier, Superior Walls, provides pre-fab concrete basement walls that have:

  • quality-controlled manufacturing

  • manufacturer’s warranty

  • durability and strength to last longer

• Upgraded quality triple pane windows and solid exterior doors reduces heat loss in winter and retains cooler air in summer

• Quality Insulation reduces heat loss in winter and retains cooler air in summer

• We employ only the best trades to achieve high-quality craftsmanship for your home
   

Fire/Mold Prevention:

• Treated wood products reduces risk of fungus and mold

• Roof vents reduce risk of moisture build-up and mold

• Quality roof construction and materials to support durability and reduce risk of water leakage and other climate issues – reduces risk of mold

• Optional ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) party wall in multi-family homes reduces noise, increases fire safety and is stronger and more durable than wood party walls.
   

Durability:

• Superior Walls basements are strong, durable and long-lasting

• Upgraded windows and doors provide a durable, long-lasting solution

• Quality roofs provide durability for the entire home

• ICF party walls are strong and durable and virtually damage-proof

• Kitchen cabinet boxes built with dado joints provide extra strength and durability