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FRAM Building Group

Fram Building Group has been active throughout the Greater Toronto Area for over 25 years and they specialize in adhering to old-world craftsmanship while using state-of-the-art building methods. Their heritage has instilled old-world building practices into their DNA, but they also feature new-world conveniences in their business by offering sustainable residences and unparalleled customer service. They really are the best of both worlds.

This developer is characterized by their creative planning methods and their activity in building mixed-use and residential communities throughout Canada and selected markets in the United States.

They have extensive experience in building single-family homes, multi-family homes, condos and rental homes and are responsible for building over 11,000 residences. They are also active in building commercial real estate. They have shown a dedication to customer satisfaction and it has paid off as 40% of their new home sales are either from repeat customers or referrals.

They show an attention to detail that uses modern quality control and innovative techniques while simultaneously committing to old-world craftsmanship standards. This is because of their roots in old-world construction that can be traced back to Southern Italy. The Giannone family had been offering general contracting services for generations in Southern Italy, and when John Giannone emigrated to Canada in 1958, he took his family’s tenets with him. John is dedicated to his family, even naming his business after his children: Frank, Ralph, Antoinetta, and Mariana. After an impressive record of success, John opened his extension into the United Stated with the FRAMAmerica wing of his company that builds in selected markets across the country.

Knowing that modern business practices are vital for a successful business in the 21st century, this developer has an extensive customer service program. They offer extended after-sales customer service so they can ensure that their homebuyers are happy with their purchases.

Homebuyers are given dedicated customer service agents, so you’re not bounced around from one agent to another, and their service includes construction support, service, warranty issues and emergency support. As a TARION Member, this developer also provides a TARION New Homeowners Information Package that is full of valuable information.

Another way they’ve shown their dedication to modern building practices is their commitment to sustainability. They are a member of the Canadian Green Building Council (CAGBC) and LEED, and they apply Energy Star standards across the board.

They ensure that efficiency and sustainability is built into every home the construct. Their environmental consciousness was ahead of their time, as evidenced by their Ultimate Living Environment philosophy that was put in place in the 1980’s. This program is implemented in a variety of ways including floors made from renewable resources, tiles made from recycled glass and taking measures to save energy and water. They are an award-winning developer that has been recognized for their efforts throughout the real estate community. Their awards include the Best-in-Class Canadian Brownie Award for the Collingwood Shipyards from the Canadian Urban Institute in 2008, the Award of Merit for 70, 80 Port Street from the Mississauga Urban Design Awards in 2005 and the 2005 Best Multi-Family Rental Community Award from the McSam Awards for 1001 Ross Avenue in Dallas, Texas.

This developer is a unique blend of old-world craftsmanship and new-world convenience. Their family history of building in Southern Italy has equipped them with the dedication to building homes with unequalled craftsmanship. They are able to handle new-world developer standards too, shown by their commitment to customer service and sustainability. It’s easy to see why their customers keep coming back for more, moreover referring FRAM’s services to their friends and families. Moving forward, this developer will be sure to continue building amazing homes with old-world values, even in modern, towering residential high-rises.