“We enjoy what we do. And we make sure that, whatever we do, we do it right.”
That belief has helped owners Chris Cahill and David MacAulay build a thriving business based out of Souris, which serves the east end of Prince Edward Island. “We enjoy what we do. And we make sure that, whatever we do, we do it right,” says David. That includes working closely with the customer on preliminary drawings beforehand and then putting the plan into fruition. Chris and David know that integrity is the hallmark of any good construction business, so they make sure they communicate clearly with their clients, give them accurate information about costs and be fully forthcoming with information. Cahill Construction was launched in 1996 by Chris and his father Dale, who has since retired. In 2004, David joined the team as an employee and about four years later he teamed with Chris as a co-owner. Today Cahill Construction employs four administrative staff members and more than a dozen tradespeople. Both owners are proud of how the business has stayed rooted in Souris, contributing to the town’s economy and providing good livelihoods for local workers. Business has grown steadily over the years. The company has benefited from Prince Edward Island’s strong economic growth. They began seeing an increase in out-of-province customers, who would hire their company to build summer homes. The team embraced technology and used email, cad drawings, and photos to communicate with those clients letting them know how their projects were unfolding. With each completed project, Cahill Construction’s good reputation grew and now the company now has a strong roster of clients, which keeps them busy with projects year-round. “Word-of- mouth” is responsible for a lot of Cahill Construction’s customer base, Chris says. And “for the most part, from 1996 to the
present day, we’ve been working in Eastern Kings.”
Cahill Construction also owns a storage facility, which allows customers to rent space in one of 10 units. They have recently become a distributor for Techno Metal Post, which has operations worldwide. Techno Metal Post (www.technometalpost. com) is known for its offering of helical piles. The pile, which is used to support various structures, uses proprietary machinery to install the pile until the bearing capacity required for the structure is achieved. Both Chris and David are excited about this new venture. But the thing that makes them most excited about going to work each day is helping clients see their projects come to life. While Cahill Construction does commercial work, most of their projects involve building homes, which are often custom-designed based on the customer’s wishes. One happy client expressed her thoughts “They put their hearts and souls into it. That is a work ethic that is admired, and I found that fantastic.” Comments like this encourage Chris and David, and their staff, to continue to work hard knowing that after the dream home is built, and the trust is built, then a lasting friendship has also been built. Both Chris and David are long-time members of the community and have raised families of their own in the area. “We’re proud of our community,” Chris says. “That’s why we work so hard.”
Cahill Construction recently became a distributor for Techno Metal Post which has operations worldwide.
Cahill Construction Ltd. Techno Metal Post 15 Lea Crane Blvd., Souris David: 902.969.0335 Chris: 902.969.7537 www.peibuilders.com www.technometalpost.com
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