THE RIGHT PEOPLE. A CLEAR PLAN.
We build your project team.
TimberCraft sources and qualifies trusted trades, obtains and reviews quotes, negotiates pricing and scope, and develops project budgets and schedules.
THE TIMBERCRAFT DIFFERENCE
Where vision
meets execution.
Professional construction management in Winnipeg and Manitoba. A more transparent, collaborative way to build, with your project and your investment first.
DIRECT TRADE PAYMENTS. FULL PROJECT COORDINATION.
A SMARTER, MORE TRANSPARENT APPROACH
Built around value.
Not hidden markups.
TimberCraft operates as your dedicated construction manager, overseeing the project while allowing you to contract directly with trade partners. It is a structure built to give you clearer costs, more financial visibility and one coordinated approach to construction.
You review proposals. You approve the costs. You pay the people doing the work. We manage the planning, scheduling, coordination and details that bring everything together.
More control over your investment.
No less care for your project.
HOW THE MODEL WORKS
Clarity at every step.
Confidence at every stage.
A direct relationship with your trades. A dedicated team managing the build. Here is how the pieces work together.
YOUR PROJECT. YOUR APPROVAL.
You approve the costs.
Review trade proposals before committing. See where your money is going, with full visibility of project costs and no hidden markups on subcontractor pricing.
DIRECT PAYMENTS. CLEAR ACCOUNTABILITY.
You pay the trades directly.
Approved trades invoice you directly. Payments go straight to the companies performing the work, with applicable taxes and invoice terms clearly identified.
PROFESSIONAL OVERSIGHT. PERSONAL SERVICE.
We manage the execution.
Direct payment does not mean managing a construction site yourself. TimberCraft continues to coordinate the work, supervise the site and guide the project through completion.
UNDERSTANDING THE PAYMENT STRUCTURE
See the costs.
Know where they go.
01 / YOUR ROLEYou review.
You review.
You approve.
Trade proposals and TimberCraft's management compensation are made visible, so decisions are based on a clear project budget.
APPROVED TRADE INVOICES
Direct to your trade partners.
Payments go to the companies performing the work, with applicable taxes on their invoices.
AGREED MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION
Separately documented with TimberCraft.
Your project agreement identifies our management scope, compensation and applicable taxes.
NO ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Payment timing, invoice terms, management compensation and any deposits are confirmed in the agreements for your actual project. This page explains how the model works, not a financing offer or a fixed fee quotation.
PAY DIRECTLY. BUILD WITH SUPPORT.
You pay the trades.
We manage the project.
Direct trade payments do not mean coordinating every contractor yourself. TimberCraft remains responsible for the management work that keeps your project connected, accountable and moving forward.
Explore what we build01
Scheduling
02
Site supervision
03
Trade coordination
04
Quality control
05
Budget tracking
06
Client communication
07
Deficiency management
08
Project completion
COST COMPARISON BREAKDOWN
Built for better value.
See the difference.
In this model, TimberCraft does not charge GST on the full project value. GST on TimberCraft's own invoice applies to the management/markup portion, while trades invoice you directly.
TimberCraft's supplied cost comparison - figures reproduced from the brochure.
TimberCraft Model
- Subtotal / hard costs
- $111,440.43
- 12% markup
- $13,372.85
- Before GST
- $124,813.28
- GST on markup only
- $668.64
- Final client cost
- $125,481.92
Traditional GC Model
- Subtotal / hard costs
- $111,440.43
- Contractor markup
- $13,372.85
- Subtotal
- $124,813.28
- GST on full invoice
- $6,240.65
- Final client cost
- $131,053.93
Client Savings
- Traditional GC total
- $131,053.93
- TimberCraft Model
- $125,481.92
YOU SAVE IN THIS EXAMPLE$5,572.01SAVE $5,572.01
Illustrative figures provided by TimberCraft, not a project quotation or a guarantee of savings. The 12% shown is the rate used in this example, not a universal fee. Direct trade invoices may include applicable taxes; final fees, taxes and payment terms are confirmed for your project. Any comparison should account for all invoices on the same tax-inclusive basis.
WHERE VISION MEETS EXECUTION
The TimberCraft
Build Method.
Five deliberate stages, from your first idea to a thoughtfully finished space.
01
Vision
Define the goal, lifestyle and long-term intent.
We begin with your property, the way you want to live and what the finished project needs to achieve.
02
Strategy
Align budget, scope and timelines before commitment.
Your priorities, project budget and construction sequence are considered together before work moves forward.
03
Scope
Document every detail so nothing is assumed.
Trade proposals, selections and responsibilities are made clear so everyone is working toward the same result.
04
Build
Execute with decision, communication and discipline.
TimberCraft coordinates trades, supervises the site, tracks the budget and keeps you informed throughout construction.
05
Finish
Avoid overbuilding, prioritize function over cost.
We review the details, manage deficiencies and work toward a completed space that serves the way you live.
VISION. STRATEGY. SCOPE. BUILD. FINISH.
Every detail connected.
Every stage considered.
From the structure to the finished space, the TimberCraft Build Method brings your goals, the project scope and the people doing the work into one coordinated plan.
A MORE PERSONAL BUILDING EXPERIENCE
Relationships.
Not just structures.
TimberCraft was founded on a simple belief: clients deserve exceptional construction services, transparent communication and a team that treats every project as if it were their own.
From planning and budgeting to project completion, you work directly with the people managing your build. Our leadership team combines hands-on field knowledge with professional project management and client-focused service across residential, commercial and custom construction.
Meet the team behind your projectTHE RESULT
Your vision.
Your investment.
Put first.
Our goal is to deliver exceptional craftsmanship, professional project management and a personal client experience while finding reasonable opportunities to improve value without compromising quality.
Transparent pricing. Cost-conscious planning. Direct accountability from trades. Close communication and full coordination. A construction experience built around what matters to you.
Tell us about your projectGOOD QUESTIONS. CLEAR ANSWERS.
A clearer model.
A better conversation.
Let's talk about the construction and payment approach for your property.
(204) 999-3165TimberCraft coordinates your project while you contract directly with approved trade partners. You can review trade proposals and see their costs, with TimberCraft's management scope and compensation documented separately. Our role includes scheduling, site supervision, trade coordination and completion.
Approved trades invoice you directly, and payments go to the companies performing the work. TimberCraft's management compensation is set out separately in your project agreement. Invoice terms, payment timing and any deposits are confirmed for your actual project, not assumed from a generic payment schedule.
No. TimberCraft continues to manage scheduling, site supervision, trade coordination, quality control and budget tracking. We also handle client communication, deficiency management and project completion within the agreed management scope.
Yes. You review trade proposals before approving costs, and TimberCraft's management compensation is identified separately. The model is designed around transparent pricing and no hidden markups on subcontractor pricing. The exact scope and fee are confirmed in your project agreement.
In TimberCraft's brochure example, GST on TimberCraft's own invoice applies to the management/markup portion rather than the full project value. Trade partners invoice you directly, and their invoices may still include applicable taxes on services and materials. Your project agreement and individual invoices identify the fees and taxes for your actual project.
Yes. The TimberCraft Build Method begins with Vision, Strategy and Scope, bringing your goals, budget, timelines and documented details into alignment before the Build and Finish stages. Call (204) 999-3165 to discuss your property and the next planning step.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Your vision.
Our craftsmanship.
A custom home. A better kitchen. A space that finally feels like you.