The 2022 BILD Medicine Hat Awards of Excellence was a night of celebration for the members of our local thriving building community. From land developers to builders, window suppliers, cabinet makers, electricians, plumbers, accountants, lawyers and more, the best our city has to offer were showcased. ~ The combined efforts of our dedicated Brost team […]
When you make the decision to build with Brost, you have the peace of mind that our family will look after your family. As a third generation builder, we take pride in the homes we build and renovate. We build every one of our homes with the same level of craftsmanship as if it were […]
We were excited to be chosen by Alberta New Home Warranty (ANHWP) for a prestigious builder spotlight. At Brost, we know our business is not just about building boxes, but building homes that truly reflect our homeowners, while also using our resources to support our community and industry. We invite you to click here to […]
When looking to purchase a home, buyers will tend to focus on price. Whether its a $300,000 or $700,000 home, its easy to compare primarily on the selling price. In today’s building environment where energy efficiency is now part of the Alberta building code, there are added costs involved in construction that have made the […]
On April 24, 2021, the annual Canadian Home Builders Association of Medicine Hat Awards of Excellence were held. Local builders enter the homes they built and renovated during the previous year and they are adjudicated by independent judges throughout our province. In addition, the accolade of Builder of the Year and Renovator of the Year […]
(Note: some of the commentary below is an excerpt from the BILD Alberta website) Wondering about getting the best possible value for your home-buying money? Concerned about making the right choices for you and your family? Not sure how to find the right builder? Worried about getting the quality and service you want? When you […]
David Glenn is a home improvement expert. He occasionally freelance writes about real estate tips, home maintenance and DIY home repair. We will be featuring blog entries from him on our site from time to time. When you are out on your home buying expedition, there are many topics and concerns that must be considered. […]
If you’ve ever built a custom home, you’ve been there. You’ve picked something that you loved, like a unique granite pattern or an awesome siding colour, only to find out that it wasn’t originally quoted and will result in the dreaded “upgrade charge”. This does happen and is something that you need to prepare yourself for when […]
I’ve been in a few older homes recently and it has reminded me of just how differently we build homes today. And it made me ask myself the question “Why?” Why do we build laundry rooms now instead of tucking them away in the furnace room on a concrete floor? Why are ensuites in master […]
We’ve all heard it, in fact you’d have to have been living under a rock for the past 2 decades to not have been inundated with the message that “Green is Good”. The message is so pervasive that nearly every business in every industry, to some degree, looks at ways that they can convey the […]