Builder Profile: Briarwood Homes

By NextHome Staff
October 27, 2017
by Catherine Daley

A personal commitment to quality

Sixty years ago, Enzo Di Giovanni's family immigrated from Italy. With them, they brought hand-crafted construction techniques derived from a long legacy of home building. Di Giovanni's relatives were masters in masonry and concrete, and those skills were passed down to him at a very young age. "I've lived most of my life on a construction site," says Di Giovanni.While it may be a slight exaggeration, it isn't far from the truth. Di Giovanni has an extensive background in a number of trades as a result of being on site since his youth – and he's learned to master the artistry that goes along with them. His passion is shared with everyone who works on each new home building project – from start to finish.Briarwood Homes is now in their 28th year in Canada, and they have focused their expertise on the Southern Ontario area. "We're all about developing, and building, all-encompassing communities," says Di Giovanni. "They're built to a master plan that often includes a full range of amenities and retail services, as well."
The Briarwood team prepares for another new home community.
New projects currently in production, or recently finished, include Pretty River in Collingwood, Fletcher's Meadow in Brampton, Mill Street in Tottenham and Havelock Town Manors in Markham, as well as a limited edition of luxury towns on the water in Jackson's Point.An in-house designer is available to assist new home buyers with a selection of finishes and upgrades to best represent their personal style.When Briarwood is designing a model home or a new condo lobby, they outsource the decorating to the best in the business. Nothing is left to chance.Homebuyers appreciate the hands-on attention and unparalleled customer service that they've come to expect from Briarwood Homes, because they know that nothing will be overlooked. All departmental employees, along with the trades and manufacturers that Di Giovanni deals with, respect this level of commitment. Only the highest quality materials are sourced, and a wide selection of options are hand-picked. "It's what our customers want," says Di Giovanni.While the CEO of Briarwood Homes, Enzo Di Giovanni, may have a bricks and mortar office located at the company's head office in Richmond Hill, it's more likely that his car is command central. "I'm completely hands-on," says Di Giovanni. "I get personally involved – it's in my DNA."briarwoodhomes.ca

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