Our Low-Rise Construction Team
Dave Coady
Dave is our Customer Service Technician. His works with our Customer Experience Coordinator to ensure your outstanding maintenance issues are addressed. If there are issues that he cannot personally resolve, he connects you to the appropriate person. Dave schedules necessary work with subcontractors to ensure your repairs are completed on time. He also guides you on how to use your mechanical systems in your house and provides information about general maintenance and upkeep for your homes.
Before joining our team, he worked in the residential renovation industry for 15 years, specializing in renovations, repair, and maintaining properties. He also spent 20 years as a Parts Manager at a high volume car dealership.
When he’s not at work, he enjoys travelling and camping with his wife in their Volkswagen campervan.
Greg Sutherland
Greg manages the construction of our builds and liaises with our trades and vendors to provide you with a great experience and quality new home.
He has been in the construction industry for most of his career. He worked in the retail building supply end. He ran a successful general construction company for 15 years, where they primarily renovated period Victorian homes around our city. This level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, combined with an excellent customer satisfaction record, helps him ensure your experience with us is positive and results with the home you desire.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends. He loves anything outdoors and spends a significant amount of time sailing and skiing. He has a bit of an obsession with motorcycles, and when not working on them, he tries to get out a few times a week to shed off the day.
Martin Livingston
Martin has been involved in the construction industry since the mid-1980s in various capacities such as retail, manufacturing, design and construction management. Before that, he enjoyed an eleven-year career in the hospitality industry. He joined us in early-2003 as the Project Coordinator responsible for the house design and drafting of plan sets. He coordinated the flow of information between the Cresco Construction office, Site Supervisors, trades, vendors, and the Halifax Development office staff.
During his time with us, he has had the opportunity to design eleven Lottery Homes for several organizations, including the IWK Foundation and the QEII Foundation, and played a part in us receiving many industry awards over the years.
Now, he also sits on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Home Builders Association – Nova Scotia (CHBA-NS) as Chairperson for the Technical Research Committee and is also the CHBA representative to the Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee. The Committee which not only advises the Minister of the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the ongoing development of the Nova Scotia Building Regulations (Building Code) but also serves in a judicial capacity to facilitate appeals regarding enforcement of the Building Code.
He’s also a member of the Halifax Development Liaison Group that represents the concerns of the CHBA in discussions regarding the Halifax Development office as they develop new rules, permits, and initiatives. He has recently joined the Compliance & Enforcement Working Group for the Accessibility Act, which is relatively new legislation introduced under the Nova Scotia Department of Justice. At the National level, He has been involved to some degree in developing the national building codes.
When he’s not at work, he enjoys golf, cooking and spending time with his granddaughter.
Bridget Phillips
Bridget coordinates the purchase of all materials needed to create your home. From the moment the design is complete until the final finishing touches, she works with our trusted suppliers and trade partners to ensure Cresco homes are built on time and on budget.
Bridget has a strong administrative background, across a number of different industries, but hasn’t always stayed behind a desk. She began in the heavy civil construction industry working in Quality Control for concrete, soil, and asphalt. After completing her Civil Engineering Technology at NSCC Ivany, she put her organizational skills to work doing estimating for commercial construction, before joining the Cresco team.
Growing up in a family of carpenters has helped her develop an eye for detail and quality craftsmanship. She is proud to be part of the Cresco team.
Away from the office, Bridget enjoys reading sci-fi novels, hiking in the woods, and a good cuppa tea.
Febin Baiju
Febin’s passion for residential design and drafting evolved from being around the construction sites of his father, who is a residential building contractor. Regular site visits to run errands and his keen interest in homes helped Febin notice possibilities for improvements in some design aspects of the houses. This gave him strong inspiration to learn and contribute towards creating a better living space for people.
After graduating with a diploma in Architectural Technician from Algonquin College in Ottawa and an online certificate program in Interior Design, Febin wanted to work with a company who genuinely cares about the quality of their buildings and enhances the quality of life of the people who live in it. He is very delighted for the opportunity to work at Cresco and with the highly accomplished senior staff members.
Outside work, Febin enjoys various activities at church, car meets, badminton, and being outdoor around the year for hiking, kayaking, road trips and winter adventures.
Wesley Dodd
Wesley is our general labourer, helping to put the finishing touches on all of our projects. Throughout his day he ensures that the sites are safe for our trade partners, and checks all final pieces throughout, to be sure your house is perfect before closing.
After moving from England in 2012 to Nova Scotia, Wesley worked as an electrical apprentice for a couple years before joining Cresco. Living close by seeing the community grow and being a part of that process is greatly rewarding.
When not at work Wesley enjoys football, the gym, socializing with friends and some good food.
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Ashlee Perry
Ashlee is our Customer Experience and Design Coordinator. With an illustrious 17-year career in interior design, Ashlee has cultivated her skills and expertise, having spent the majority of her professional journey in Ottawa after growing up in Cole Harbour, NS.
Ashlee's impressive portfolio showcases her mastery across a spectrum of projects, from small-scale renovations to the meticulous crafting of custom homes. Her commitment to elevating the customer experience is palpable in her eagerness to integrate client input into her designs.
Among Ashlee's notable achievements are the acquisition of over 20 Great Ottawa Home Builder Design awards, her role as a judge for the Canadian Home Building Association design awards, and features in various Ottawa Design Magazines. Beyond her individual success, Ashlee actively contributes to the growth of emerging designers by mentoring students from the Algonquin Interior Design Program.
Working with Ashlee, you can trust that your home-building journey with Cresco will be an unparalleled and delightful experience.