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Philipp Spoerndl considers himself a bright star in the boathouse and steel docks industry. He currently works for Nord Cap Steel Docks, Inc., a Canadian based company which has been in business since 1992. "I am a general contractor dealing with boat houses and steel docks," he says, and quickly adds, "I have earned my keep."

Building a strong networking system has been the key to his success. "It's all about my designs that attract people," he explains. With an entrepreneurial spirit, he handles the company’s operations which include building solid boat houses and steel docks in the Muskoka, North Toronto and Huntsville areas.

"There are innovative ways in building and repairing," he says. "We use steel arches in the lake bottoms; first, we probe the bedrock with a piece of rebar, and then quarter inch piles are filled with concrete."  He adds, "This helps to prevent rust from forming inside. By using steel, we are saving many trees, and this is environmentally safe."

House boats range in price from $25,000 to $500,000. "I enjoy building with my hands. Over the years, I have gained a great deal of experience," he says. While he does consider himself a perfectionist, he will quickly acknowledge that, "I’ve made mistakes."

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