CLAY Home Spaces

10/16/2026

The future of the skilled trades is something worth investing in.

At CLAY, apprenticeship is about more than completing the required hours. It’s about giving the next generation of carpenters and cabinetmakers the opportunity to learn alongside experienced tradespeople - developing technical skills, judgment, safe work habits, confidence and pride in their craft.

Our approach to mentorship centres around three things: connection, communication and collaboration. It means asking questions, understanding the why behind the work, solving real problems together and passing along knowledge that can take decades to develop.

Our goal is to see today’s apprentices grow into skilled tradespeople, and eventually become the mentors teaching the next generation.

Want to learn more about how we’re approaching apprenticeship and mentorship at CLAY? Read our latest blog:

The future of the skilled trades is something worth investing in. 🔨
At CLAY, apprenticeship is about more than completing the required hours. It’s about giving the next generation of carpenters and cabinetmakers the opportunity to learn alongside experienced tradespeople — developing technical skills, judgment, safe work habits, confidence and pride in their craft.
Our approach to mentorship centres around three things: connection, communication and collaboration. It means asking questions, understanding the why behind the work, solving real problems together and passing along knowledge that can take decades to develop.
Our goal is to see today’s apprentices grow into skilled tradespeople — and eventually become the mentors teaching the next generation.
Want to learn more about how we’re approaching apprenticeship and mentorship at CLAY? Read our latest blog:
https://www.claydcc.ca/post/how-mentorship-is-shaping-clays-next-generation-of-carpenters-and-cabinetmakers

Built on Trust. Crafted with Care - and passed on to the next generation.

10/14/2026

Employee Spotlight: Meet Nat!

Nat joined CLAY in September 2025 as a construction apprentice and has quickly become someone who’s just as comfortable working onsite as she is in the cabinet shop. She enjoys getting experience on both sides of the work and is currently spending time in the shop helping our cabinetmaking team with a large millwork project - learning new skills along the way, which happens to suit her perfectly.

Why? Because according to Nat, her hobby is basically having all the hobbies.
Outside of work, she’s a self-described horror ju**ie (movies and books), Formula 1 fan, animal lover, gamer and serial project-starter. Her dog and cockatiel are the loves of her life, and before entering the skilled trades, Nat had a completely different career path with a background in advertising and corporate communications.

Originally coming to Canada seven years ago, Nat’s path to becoming a construction apprentice hasn’t exactly been conventional, and we think that makes her story even more interesting.

We’re glad to have you on the CLAY team, Nat!

10/12/2026

There’s a lot to be thankful for.

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the people who make what we do possible - our team, our clients, our partners and our community.

We get to create spaces where people gather, share meals, celebrate milestones and simply spend time together. And that’s something we’re very thankful for.

From all of us at CLAY, Happy Thanksgiving.

10/09/2026

October is Renovation Month!

A successful renovation starts long before the first wall comes down.
It starts with thoughtful planning, clear expectations, the right team and a process you can trust.

As a RenoMark® renovator, CLAY is proud to be part of a national program that helps homeowners identify professional renovators committed to established standards around contracts, insurance, warranties and professional conduct.
Whether you're considering a new kitchen, an addition, a whole-home renovation or simply wondering what might be possible in your home, Renovation Month is a great reminder to start the conversation early.

Planning a renovation for 2027? Now is a great time to get started!

Let’s talk about what’s possible for your home.

10/07/2026

Ready for a kitchen or bathroom makeover?

We’ve partnered with Classic Rock 98.1 FM for their 10th Annual Fall Haul, and one lucky winner will receive $10,000 toward a kitchen or bathroom makeover with CLAY!

Want your chance to win?

Listen to Classic Rock 98.1 FM weekdays between September 26th and October 28th. Listen at 7, 9, 11, 1 & 3 for your chance to qualify. You could win $10,000 toward a bathroom or kitchen makeover with CLAY.

Good luck and happy listening!

10/05/2026

What a day!

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Parade of Renovations, and we’re so grateful to everyone who made it such a great one.

Thank you to the LHBA and all of the volunteers, to our homeowners for generously opening their homes, and to everyone who stopped by Wychwood and Princess. We really enjoyed connecting with so many of you and sharing the stories behind two very different CLAY renovations.

Thanks for coming through our doors - we loved having you!

10/04/2026

Today is the day!!! Be sure to pop by and tour our two homes in the Parade of Renovations!

Tomorrow is the day! 🏡✨ Check out the latest issue of Lifestyle Magazine Online for an exclusive sneak peek at the 7 stunning projects featured in tomorrow's LHBA Parade of Renovations.

Secure your early-bird tickets today, or buy them on-site at any tour location tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Your ticket grants you access to all 7 renovations, with proceeds going directly to Threads of Life - Association for Workplace Tragedy Family Support. ❤️

Get your tickets, maps, and full parade details here: https://loom.ly/czy-bRg

CLAY Home Spaces
DUO Building Ltd.
Odyssey Design & Build
Riverside Construction
Vantage Built Construction
V+V Homes

10/02/2026

This home has been part of London’s story for more than 140 years. Built in 1884 for Dr. John Salter, a prominent figure in London’s medical community who served as an apothecary, dentist and doctor, this Princess Avenue home has a history all its own.

Our work here has taken place over several years. In 2021, we renovated the kitchen, creating a space that works for modern-day living while drawing inspiration from the character and architectural details found throughout the home.

More recently, our work continued with the award-winning restoration of the front porch and renovation of the ensuite including that incredible copper tub.

Through each chapter, the approach has remained the same: respect what makes this home special while creating spaces that work beautifully for life today.

And this Sunday, you'll have the opportunity to step inside and experience it for yourself.

🏡 LHBA Parade of Renovations
📅 Sunday, October 4 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Grab your tickets and come explore this special piece of London’s history.

London Home Builders' Association

10/02/2026

This Sunday!

If you’ve been following along with Wychwood and Princess, now’s your chance to walk through them in person.

Grab yours, we’d love to show you around!

Visit 7 Renovations with 1 Ticket this SUNDAY at LHBA’s Parade of Renovations!

Meet 6 of LHBA’s RenoMark Renovators inside their recent renovations. Gain inspiration, ask your questions, and see professional renovation work first hand; to help you kick start your next home transformation project.

Visit our website - https://loom.ly/czy-bRg for early-bird tickets or visit one of the locations on the tour, this Sunday October 4 from 11:00AM - 4:00PM.

Ticket Sale Proceeds will again be donated to Threads of Life

CLAY Home Spaces
DUO Building Ltd.
Odyssey Design & Build
Riverside Construction
Vantage Built Construction
V+V Homes

09/30/2026

Today, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.

It is a day to listen, learn and reflect on the history and ongoing impacts of the residential school system, and on the role we all have in reconciliation.

Every Child Matters. 🧡