HOME & COTTAGE
(L-R) Mark Jennings, Scott Gosson
Leading Edge Homes, Construction and Developments Inc.
S cott Gosson and Mark Jennings joined forces in 2017 to establish Leading Edge Homes, Construction and Developments. Gosson, who looks after business development and project planning, began his career doing drafting, estimating, and sales before moving on to managing a roof truss business. Jennings, a Red Seal carpenter who owned and operated his own business, takes the lead on site execution, working with staff and subcontractors. They employ ten to fifteen workers year- round, doing panel installations, framing, interiors, and handyman chores.
Words by Margaret Prouse Photos by Evan Ceretti
Offering more than just new home construction, the business has three sides, each with a different focus: Leading Edge Homes, MRJ Construction, and Edge Designs & Management Studio. Leading Edge Homes does residential project management and construction of new homes, as well as interior fit-up and millwork. They are enthusiastic about the innovative framing system they use, employing panelized wall units instead of traditional on-site framing. Built to precise specifications in Richibucto, New Brunswick, the panel systems are shipped to the building site where they are assembled. The quality of the panels,
according to Gosson, is impressive, and by using this technique, Leading Edge can reduce labour costs and cut timelines for framing in half. Jennings says, “We really see the benefit of it on bigger projects.” Furthermore, less construction waste is generated, because waste wood from building wall panels is put to use in building roof trusses.
MRJ Construction, the company Jennings previously owned, is now part of Leading
Edge Group. It does commercial renovations, foundations, framing,
demolitions, renovations, decks and fences, and similar projects. They will see a project through from design to construction.
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