Business View Magazine | April 2021

33 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE APRIL 2021 STONEHENGE CLASS I C HOMES INC . communicate because most of my clients know very little about construction and sometimes they need that gap filled. I can do mock-ups for them, or presentations, or sketching to allow them to see what we’re building and to decide what they want to integrate into the design.” The company takes on about 12 projects a year, usually about 50/50 between new builds and renovations/additions. But in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the percentage was a 60/40 split of renovations over new builds. “People are spending more time in their homes,” says Crow, “and thinking about the spaces in which they live. Wanting a more open and warm design with lots of room. People are looking for home offices, bigger open spaces for entertaining, and bigger windows and enhanced line of sight to the exteriors. I would say they are into what I call ‘clean lines’. It’s not traditional, it’s not modern or contemporary. They’re into simplistic things and a lot of glass and metal and bright whites and grays and lighter shades. A lot of lighter, brighter aspects with more visual and home offices and very functional spaces rather than fancy frilly stuff.” Although business is good with four projects in the works and four more in the pipe, COVID-19 has impacted Stonehenge to a degree but they’ve been able to navigate the challenges that have come their way, with tact and ease. Some of their sub-contracting companies have had employees come down with the virus and they’ve had to close down for two weeks, but Crow managed to switch it up and focus on other aspects of the house while that company dealt with the health and safety of their staff. Stonehenge, like many other companies have also had material supply shortages and delays due to COVID-19, but they’ve found solutions to guide them through those frustrating times. Crow takes it all in stride, saying, “I have a