Butterwick Construction & Carpentry
5628-82 Avenue T6B3E6 Edmonton, AB, Canada

We're looking for experienced and awesome people to join the Butterwick Team. Are you a 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice Carpenter or Journey-Person Carpenter with residential construction experience and an interest in energy efficient/net zero building? Are you a Project Coordinator with Buildertrend experience? Forward your resume to [email protected].

After a lot of time spent planning and preparing for Phase 2 of the Sundance Deep Energy Retrofit, the ground work is beginning next week. Nestled in the heart of Riverdale a community along the banks of Edmonton ABs North Saskatchewan River is the Sundance Co-Op Community. The Butterwick Group was selected to undertake a deep-energy retrofit to 15 buildings (59 units) of a 1970s wood frame townhouse complex to achieve net-zero-energy-ready performance levels, and develo...p the infrastructure to make these retrofits commercially viable through a repeatable, modular, retrofit process. The goal of the project is that results will establish the business case for large-scale deep energy retrofits by demonstrating the use of prefabricated building envelope panels and trialing a process for the digital capture of panel design requirements.

Hello everyone! We are just over a week away from the start of the Race for Resilience! 150 people across Canada have signed up and we have raised almost $17,00...0 so far! This race couldnt have happened without you, and our generous sponsors! We would like to thank Butterwick Construction & Carpentry and Pelican Decks for their generous donations to help fund the amazing swag bags! And we would like to thank Righteous Gelato and Red Leaf Wellness for adding some coupons and discounts to the swag bags! Thank you!

New custom home build in the Grovenor neighbourhood of Edmonton. Designed in house by the Butterwick Team

Seven Years ago Butterwick Construction began. Thank you to our Team, Suppliers, Subcontractors, Family and Friends that has been a part of our journey and supported us over the years.

Happy Monday Everyone! Starting the week off with photos from a recently completed bathroom renovation...

trail creek duplex PROJECT PROFILE The Trail Creek Duplex is nestled in Edmontons coveted McKernan / University Area. This custom net zero duplex is spacious with plenty of functional space, storage and high-end finishes. The use of natural materials within the interior and exterior brings a sense of inviting warmth into this Strathcona home. It is modern and comfortable from the high-performance building practices used. .... DESIGN DETAILS Location: McKernan/ University Area, Edmonton, Alberta Project Phase: Completed Highlights: Geothermal Heating System, HRV Ventilation, Triple Pane Insulated Fibreglass Windows, Natural Wood Exterior See more

House demolition can be a controversial topic, everyone has their own thoughts on the life time of a house. With our DESIGN PLAN BUILD approach, we work with the homeowner to look at all different aspects of a project so they can see their options and make the choice that as right for them. Sometimes a deep energy retrofit is the right option, sometimes a second story addition and in this case a new build. After lots of time spent on the design and planning of this home, we're excited to be getting started on this new build!

Another way to support Big Gifts for Little Lives this year... Hey everyone! As you all know, this has been a year full of uncertainty and its been difficult to plan events and get together with friends and loved ones. ... We were so sad that we had to cancel the 4th annual Big Gifts for Little Lives 5K Run, but we found a way to still contribute to Pediatric Heart Transplant Research! We've partnered with SkipTheDepot! Download the app and start donating your bottle refunds directly to us. You dont even have to leave the house! Skip the Depot picks up your bottles! Thank you for your support! Lets see how many bottles we can get to help support our mission: One Transplant for Life! Click the link to help us: https://app.skipthedepot.com/biggiftsforlittlelives

Did you know Butterwick also has a wood shop? Our team of carpenters are involved on our job sites from the time excavation begins until the final finishing details are complete

Clayhaven is a high-performance custom home in the heart of one of Edmontons finest communities, Allendale. It is close to the Strathcona neighbourhood and only a few blocks away from Whyte Avenue. This custom built Edmonton home features a high-performance HRV system, triple pane insulated fiberglass Duxton windows, R56 double stud walls and a 10.24kW Pv system, as well as custom features including a lower courtyard swim spa, elevator, one large open loft bedroom, concrete countertops and several custom design features chosen by the homeowner.

Throw back Thursday to our Clayhaven Home in 2017 and the first time we turned keys over to an amazing customer

We begin working with our customers when their home or renovation is just an idea and are a part of the process until they receive the keys on move in day. DESIGN Our project team will work with you to develop a project plan: Clients philosophy, goals, and desired design, functional space requirements, usage zoning and building code review, conceptual digital 3D models, outline level of finish and material selections or allowances, and Net Zero energy design. Detailed constru...ction drawings are prepared with dimensions, structural details, exterior details, wall sections, and detailed floor plans showing cabinets, built ins, special interior features and an initial electrical layout. PLAN We are available to assist you in making the best selections for your home. Our experience has provided us with a list of suppliers who have provided us with a good combination of selection, pricing and service in the past. We partner with you to plan a healthy budget and timeframe for your project. We consult with you during each step of the design, planning and building stages to make sure you are getting the house you've been dreaming of. BUILD Once we receive permit approval, we move forward with the construction of your project. We have a detailed construction schedule to make sure we stay within your budget. As your project progresses, you may change your mind on some design aspects or there may be elements you wish to add. We are here to help. We are flexible and offer creative solutions to help finalize the details along the way.

Our vision has always been to align our company with organizations that share our values. At Butterwick, we value family. We have developed long-term relationships with organizations that we believe in and these relationships have become a part of the culture within our business. Over the years, we have supported 2 organizations that we believe mirror our values and they have become a part of our core vision. Since 2016, Butterwick has supported The Samaritan Foundation with time and finances. We have been taken 3 trips to the Dominican Republic to build homes for families living in the poorest communities. The gift of a new home is the first step in helping these families achieve a better life. https://www.thesamaritanfoundationdr.com

The Ritchie neighbourhood is located approximately 3 kilometers to the southeast of Edmontons downtown, adjacent to both Mill Creek Ravine and Whyte Avenue. DESIGN DETAILS Location:... Ritchie, Edmonton, Alberta Designer: Josh Kjenner Design/ jeemang.ca Project Phase: Completed Spring 2017 Highlights: R28 Walls R50 Roof R35 Floor Triple Pane Windows R8cog R3fame LG Air Source Heat Pump HRV Ventilation A O Smith Electric HWH

Located in the historical neighbourhood of North Glenora, this Deep Energy Retrofit on a 1953 semi-bungalow home used reclaimed insulation and wood, not to mention the entire existing foundation and first floor, combined with experimental R16 vacuum glazing, high performance mechanicals and ultra-air tight construction as a base for a 1700 square ft two story net zero house complete with veranda and roof top patio, all the better to admire the 12.24 kW solar array. DESIGN DE...TAILS Location: North Glenora, Edmonton, Alberta Project Phase: Completed Summer 2019 Highlights: Targeted as Net Zero Energy Building 12.25kW PV system Air Source Heat pump HRV System DWHR System 2nd Story addition Increased airtightness High Efficiency Windows with Vacuum Insulated Glass 0 EnerGuide Rating

The Avonmore Laneway suite adds versatility, density and flexibility to an already established home. Comfort is maximized by upgraded triple pane windows, doubling the minimum code requirements on insulation values, superior airtightness, and ventilation through a high efficiency HRV system. This laneway suite was designed by Battle Lake Design Group to maximize space and create a comfortable living area for the homeowner. Highlights Include: R30 Walls R60 Roof ... Air Source Heat Pump HRV System Triple Pane Windows See more

Recently completed, the Avonmore Laneway suite adds versatility, density and flexibility to an already established home. Comfort is maximized by upgraded triple pane windows, doubling the minimum code requirements on insulation values, superior airtightness, and ventilation through a high efficiency HRV system. This laneway suite was designed by Battle Lake Design Group to maximize space and create a comfortable living area for the homeowner. It's always great to see a proj...ect complete and we appreciate the team it takes to make it happen. Highlights Include: R30 Walls R60 Roof Air Source Heat Pump HRV System Triple Pane Windows @cvlengineers @detailsinsulation @aspectbuilds @actionflooringdesignabilities @durabuiltwindows @mertzplumbing @archandoakphotography . . . #butterwickconstruction #butterwick #yegcommunity #yeghomebuilders #yegconstruction #yegcarpentry #yegcommunity #yegnetzero #community #designplanbuild #buildbetter #yeg #yegliving #edmonton #highperformancebuilding #yegliving #edmonton #edmontonbuilder #environmentalbuilder #homebuilder #gardensuiteyeg #lanewaysuiteyeg # gardensuite #carpentry #netzero #avonmore #yegneighbourhoods #yeggardensuites @ Edmonton, Alberta See more

Weve been laying low on social media but keeping the team busy on our job sites and planning for a busy summer. Keep watching our Instagram account and new website for updates. Website by @anthemcreative . . .... #yeg #yeghomebuilder #netzero #netzeroenergy #netzerohomes #construction #passivehouse #passivehousebuilder #deepenergyretrofit #yegrenovations See more

Nice piece looking at the work of former PBC board member Peter Amerongen (and current board member Stuart Fix). For more on Peter's work see his BOG presentation here: https://www.passivebuildings.ca//boots-on-the-ground-retro

Why is retrofitting buildings so important? And what is an efficient way of doing so? Edmontons Sundance Housing Co-op is undergoing extensive changes but usin...g a new method of retrofitting. Find out more in this #Renewable blog post. https://changeforclimate.ca/sto/sundance-retrofit-renewable

To us it checks all the boxes. Its the most cost effective thing you can do long term as an owner-operator. It eliminates the use of fossil fuel which is a no...n renewable resource, and it mitigates climate change. Jean, Sandy, and Stewart have a vision of a future where we turn the buildings we have into the buildings we need. Find out what that future looks like on this episode of #Renewable. Renewable is a series about Edmontonians & their vision for a sustainable future. Learn more at www.edmonton.ca/RenewableSeries.

Peter Amerongen of Butterwick Projects explains their project to do the first large scale, panelized deep energy retrofit in Canada.

The countdown is on until our next home building trip to the Dominican Republic. This will be Daves 3rd trip to build homes in a community near the Puerto Plata area. A note from Dave.... As October is coming to an end, I am gearing up to leave on November 9 for another home building trip to the Dominican Republic. I will be joining a team from Edmonton, and will be spending 10 days in the same area near Puerto Plata that I have been to in the past. This will be the 3rd tr...ip that I have participated in and Im looking forward to returning and seeing some familiar faces. This initiative is organized and supported by the Samaritan Foundation and I have been privileged to see first-hand the impact these homes have had on the families and community. These homes provide shelter and an escape from the cycle of poverty that effects so many families in the Dominican Republic. As a home building & construction company and as a family, Annalee and I have chosen together to support this project and hope to involve more of our team members in years to come. Along with the donation of my time, each participant of the trip requires a $3,000 financial donation to be made to cover the cost of 1 house, this donation is also matched by The Ben Sawatzky Foundation, so the funds go even further than just our donation. In the past we have held a fundraiser for the trip but in the past few months as the Butterwick Family has grown, planning an event wasnt an undertaking that weve had the time for. If you are interested in supporting our involvement in this project, a financial donation would be greatly appreciated. All donations will receive a tax receipt and if youd like to learn more about the organization and the work being done in the Dominican Republic, you can take a look at their website http://www.thesamaritanfoundationdr.com. If you have any questions please reach out to Annalee or myself. Thank you for your support!

We can't tear down all the old houses and build skinnies. Jesse Tufts will tell you about his family's journey retrofitting their 1953 house in North Glenora to Net Zero . . .

We are so grateful for Jillian Schecher and these brilliant photos she took of our North Glenora retrofit. Were close to launching our new website and these images are going to make it pop! Thank you, Jillian!!! @jillianschecher . . . .... . #butterwickconstruction #yegcommunity #yeghomebuilders #yegconstruction #yegcarpentry #yegcommunity #yegnetzero #community #designplanbuild #buildbetter #yeg #yegliving #edmonton #highperformancebuilding #yegliving #edmonton #edmontonbuilder #environmentalbuilder #homebuilder #deepenergyretrofit #passivehouse #carpentry #netzero #northglenora #yegneighbourhoods @ North Glenora, Edmonton See more

OUR TEAM: Meet Jon What is your name: Jonathan Barnstable . How long have you been a part of the Butterwick Team?... 6 months . What is your role within the Team? 1st year apprentice. I do all the heavy lifting. I'm always learning and building things for the first time. . What is your favourite part of your role and why do you enjoy coming to work everyday? I enjoy building with the crew and the wide variety of tasks and experiences. . What was your background and education prior to joining Butterwick? I volunteered with an organization called Youth With A Mission for 2 years, in 4 countries. Last year I took the Millwork and Carpentry program at NAIT. . When you're not at work, how do you enjoy spending your time? Trying new things. Playing drums. . What is a random fact about yourself you'd like to share? I'm a purebred homeschooler. . #yeg #yegcommunity #yeghomebuilders # yegconstruction #yegcarpentry #community #construction #homebuilder #butterwickconstruction #carpentry See more

We enjoy making a home truly yours in every way. Smaller projects like this custom bench with privacy screen really creates a personal touch to this already beautiful home. At Butterwick we bring quality craftsmanship to projects of all sizes . . . #butterwickconstruction #designplanbuild #buildbetter #yeg #yeghomebuilder #yegliving #edmonton #highperformancebuilding #edmontonbuilder #environmentalbuilder #customhomes #homebuilder #passivehouse #carpentry #netzero #offgridliving #solbakke #passivehousecanada #onoway

One of the first steps in our process is to determine the goals of your home. Overall aesthetics and design vision, combining to create projects that satisfy both the clients desires and environmental consciousness. Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works. - Steve Jobs

Happy 5 Butterwick Years to Justin, our lead carpenter! You've been an integral part of the team and we appreciate all of your hard work throughout the years . . . #yeg #yegcommunity #yeghomebuilders # yegconstruction #yegcarpentry #yegevents #community #construction #homebuilder #butterwickconstruction #carpentry @ Edmonton, Alberta