#753 - From Timber Frames to World Travels: Ed Engel on Building Homes & Living Life

In this episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we welcome Ed Engel, founder of Engel Homes, a custom home builder serving Simcoe County and Muskoka with a focus on Plan, Design & Build. With roots in timber framing and hands-on construction, Ed brings not just experience, but a grounded philosophy about balancing the grind with living fully.
We talk shop, covering:
🪚 Timber framing and the craftsmanship that sets Engel Homes apart
🌦️ Working in the elements and how the Canadian seasons shape the construction rhythm
🌍 Turning slow winter seasons into global travel—why Ed swapped stress for stamps in his passport
💬 The mental reset that comes from stepping away, and how travel fuels creativity and energy on the job
🦶 A wild story of a self-inflicted foot injury, a fall, a hospital trip, and STILL getting back on site within days—because the work never stops
Established in 2017, Engel Homes has been steadily growing, and Ed shares what it takes to build a business, build homes, and still build a life you love.
🎧 Tune in for a refreshing, real conversation about the construction hustle—and the need to hit pause sometimes.
📸 Follow on IG: @engelcustomhomes
🌐 Website: www.engelcustomhomes.com
Email him at [email protected]
Phone 705 718-1184
Please check out https://one-spark.ca/ an organization close to Ed.
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