Front and Centre at Blue Mountain: What the 2026 OHBA Conference Means for Toronto Homeowners
By Christopher B. Smith From September 27 to 29, I was at Blue Mountain Resort for my first Ontario Home Builders’ Association annual conference. I
Renovations Gone Wrong: How Homeowners Get Hurt — and How to Protect Yourself
This is the first in a short series on something our industry doesn’t talk about honestly enough: why so many renovations go wrong, what it’s
A Great Experience at CHBA Home Building Week in Quebec City
Returning to Québec City Earlier this year, Woodsmith Construction attended the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) Home Building Week in Québec City — our first
Award Recognition: Woodsmith Construction Named CHBA & BILD Finalist for Bradgate Rd Renovation
🌟 A National and Local Recognition for Thoughtful Renovation Woodsmith Construction is proud to share that our Bradgate Rd renovation project has been recognized at
Why Renovations Rarely Go Exactly to Plan — and Why That’s Not a Problem
Introduction Renovation is often approached with the hope that everything can be decided up front and then executed exactly as planned. Drawings are completed, selections
What Clients Don’t See: The Quiet Decisions That Make a Renovation Work
Introduction When most people think about a renovation, they picture the visible moments—the demolition, the framing, the finishes coming together, and finally the reveal. These
A Thoughtful Approach to Renovation at Woodsmith Construction
Our Core Philosophy Most people renovate a home only once. It’s a significant investment of time, money, and emotion—and too often, the experience itself becomes
A Morning at The Building Show: Elevating Renovation, Licensing, and Building Science for the Future of Ontario’s Homes
Last Friday morning at The Buildings Show in Toronto, I had the privilege of sitting alongside Paul Newman of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA)
Featured on NKBA Pro Hub: Chris Smith of Woodsmith Construction
NKBA Pro Hub We’re proud to share that Christopher Smith, founder and lead designer of Woodsmith Construction Inc., was recognized by the NKBA Pro Hub