Peter K. Gowan Construction Ltd

09/08/2026

Maxine’s Back: Sister Drama, Shed Shenanigans & Kibble Negotiations

Hey furiends!

Maxine here—your fabulous Director of Pawsitivity, experienced jobsite supervisor, garden enthusiast and occasional reason Dad needs to bring out the tools.

🐾 **I’m back, furiends!**

It has been far too long since my last official update—but don’t mistake my silence for good behaviour.

For my first birthday, Mom and Dad gave me a little sister named Melli. She arrived with four paws, big brown eyes and absolutely no respect for seniority.

Since then, there has been sister drama, chicken supervision, medical leave and a few situations involving Dad’s tools. I also received some unsolicited feedback about looking more like a loaf of bread than a young lady with a girly silhouette.

Rude.

Oh—and Melli and I have taken on a new role involving kibble. Finally, management has recognized my strongest professional qualification.

Older? Yes. Wiser? Still under review.

Read the full story here: https://peterkgowan.com/on-solid-ground/maxines-back-sister-drama-shed-shenanigans-kibble-negotiations

**Maxine 🐾**

07/30/2026

A recent news story here in Charlotte County got me thinking about the contracting industry.

After a lifetime in construction, I believe a contractor's most valuable asset isn't their equipment—it's their reputation.

Here are a few thoughts from my perspective.

Read the latest blog post below.

This evening, after supper, I was sitting in my chair browsing the news online when I came across a CBC article about homeowner-contractor disputes here in Charlotte County, including one here in St. Andrews. Like most news stories, there are always ...

07/07/2026

Sometimes history waits quietly beneath our feet.

While sorting clean fill from a recent excavation along historic Water Street in St. Andrews, we made an unexpected discovery—a Victorian-era Firmin & Sons uniform button dating to the mid-1800s, along with fragments of beautiful blue-and-white transferware.

Who lost the button? Who gathered around the table where the pottery was once used? We'll probably never know.

The story behind these remarkable finds—and a look back at Victorian St. Andrews—is now on our Field to Office blog.

🔗 Read the full story:

Sometimes history doesn't announce itself. Sometimes it simply waits.Two days after Canada Day, I was in the work yard where we've been placing clean fill from a local excavation project. The material had come from the excavation for a new home found...

12/25/2025

Dear Friends,

With the snow falling this holiday morning, I wanted to take a moment to reach out and say thank you. Over the past year, whether we worked together on a job, supplied materials, lent a hand, or simply crossed paths and talked about future plans, your support and trust have meant more to me than you might know.

This year had its challenges, but it was also filled with honest work, good people, and the kind of connections that make this community what it is. I’m grateful for every project, every conversation, and every opportunity to do work I’m proud of.

As we head into the new year, I look forward to continuing to work with familiar faces and welcoming new ones, and to taking on whatever the months ahead may bring.

However you spend this time of year, I hope the holiday season gives you a chance to slow down, enjoy time with family and friends, and start the new year feeling rested and hopeful.

Thank you for being part of the journey. I’m looking forward to the year ahead.

Warmest wishes,

Peter
Peter K. Gowan Construction Ltd.