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Not only will NCC Development cover any additional costs of the project goes over budget , but they also do not charge interest on their invoices . The focus is more on the north and the development of the infrastructure there rather than chasing the client for the money . Synard states that “ We protect ourselves financially too but the fact that we don ’ t apply any interest just goes to show what kind of a company we really are . All we ’ re trying to do is build up the north and the infrastructure . I find that every significant project we do helps the north as a whole and helps it grow into something bigger and better .” Synard is proud to state that at the end of a project , often times their relationship with a client is stronger than it was at the beginning because they made it such a simple and smooth experience throughout the process and this is what makes NCC Development stand apart from the competition .
Significant Projects for the Community NCC Development strives to maximize Inuit participation and ensure that the projects they are building incorporate some history and meaning to the community . The company is very dedicated to giving back to the community and keeping projects relevant to the northern culture , especially since parts of the Nunavut community have suffered because it was not Decentralized . Many of the communities have been pushing for tourism in the area to bring in revenue .
One of the recently completed projects , the Qikiqtarjuag Gathering Center , was a 1.5 million dollar project created because the community wanted a place to be used as a visitor center . The structure itself resembles an igloo and was built on the foundation of a previously constructed building . The completion of the project left a strong impact on the community , as they are very proud now to have this structure that they can teach their children about their culture and also offer an interesting location for tourists . Synard ’ s most defining moment of this project was speaking with the mayor of the community , who had been waiting her whole life for a building like this is the
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