Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 9

61 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 9 K I LL MOUNTA IN BUI LDING CO. LLC remotely in less populated areas. “I’ve been based here since 1999, and I have never seen so many projects being built,” adds Kill. With the increase in demand, there have been challenges with sourcing materials. While lumber was problematic to order before March 2020, in more recent months, delays in the supply chain of generators, appliances, wood flooring, and tiles meant that lead times changed from weeks to months. However, with the correct project management many of these concerns can be circumnavigated, and when there is a delay, most clients understand that it’s out of the hands of the contractors. Another issue is sourcing qualified workers for projects, as skilled labor is already in high demand. This has meant a slowing down of completed jobs, but once again, thanks to the years of experience in the industry, Kill Mountain In one such instance, a return client phoned for more work 28 years after the original job. Another factor that contributes to Kill’s growth in the area around Newfound Lake is the fact he invested in 318 acres of land 15 years ago and has developed it and built the homes. This means most buyers would come to the company, purchase the land, and a local architect will provide a plan for the home, while Kill Mountain Building provides all the labor and contracting needs, depending on the client’s budget. In 2020, there were three major factors that should have halted growth in the home construction industry: COVID-19, lumber prices, and supply chain issues. But contrary to conventional wisdom, the market went in a completely different direction. Kill admits, “I’m busier than I’ve ever been, to a point that baffles me.” Tradesmen in the area were all confused by the uptick in business, but then it became clear that people with access to financial assets wanted to move out of the cities and work