Doug Taylor

CEO of Frontiers Design Build in Guelph, Ontario, a landscape architect-turned-construction entrepreneur who pivoted his business from landscape design-build into high-performance residential and multi-unit construction, specializing in energy-efficient, durable buildings.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 45min

Beyond the Backyard: A Successful Pivot Into Home Building & Renovation – With Doug Taylor

Doug Taylor, CEO of Frontiers Design Build — a landscape architect turned construction entrepreneur from Guelph, Ontario. He explains pivoting from landscape work into high-performance residential and multi-unit construction. He discusses balancing two business models, shifting to an 80/20 construction-landscape mix, pursuing affordable multi-unit builds, and using a knowledge-base approach to make AI a strategic thought partner.

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