Dustin Laren of Larendale Group of Companies
By Lucas on Feb 05, 2014
Hero name: Construction Coordinator and VP of Building Operations
Allegiance: Larendale Group of Companies
Secret Identity: Dustin Laren
Age: 23
Time Active: Six months
Origin Story:
Dustin’s father, David Laren, has been involved in the home building industry his entire life, just like his father before him. Dustin was five years old when he first stepped onto a construction site. While other kids played in sandboxes with toy trucks, Dustin had the real thing. Eventually, Dustin was big enough to lift the tools himself. He learned every facet of the construction field, from pouring footings, to excavation, to framing and masonry.
Special Powers:
Honours of Economics from the University of Western Ontario
Communication skills - uses construction experience to manage sites and connect with workers.
People person - friendly and outgoing.
Current Developments:
Single family home at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto.
Four detached homes on Glengrove Avenue in Toronto.
Vision:
“Home buyers are becoming more knowledgeable in terms of wanting or making sure their homes are as energy efficient as possible. I think we have seen a big improvement in the efficiency of homes over the past five years and will continue to see such improvements moving forward. This is knowledge I have received through various BILD workshops and various seminars I have attended.”
Interesting Fact:
Received a hockey scholarship to play at Connecticut College.
