All the best, The Editorial Team We will keep adding business units that enhance our offering and separate us from our competition. “ ” Editor From The Dear Reader, Welcome to the latest issue of Construction Source Canada, the magazine that highlights the best in building and building products across the country. In this edition, we’ve taken a look at a wide variety of companies and organizations from across the construction spectrum and across the nation. Not only have we highlighted some of the nation’s leading homebuilders, but also some of the nation’s leading property developers, architects and designers, material suppliers, and other industry expects. HummingbirdHill Homes, the company on our cover, is an example of a leading homebuilder. They are an Ontario company with offices in Oakville and Muskoka, founded on the belief that the environments in which we live and work in have tremendous impact on our health and wellness. Their vision is to create spaces that have the most positive impact possible so the people residing in them can thrive. To learn how they do that, we caught up Ian MacFayden, one of the company’s two founders and owners. We also discussed some of the company’s recent projects – such as an estate in Muskoka that included a 6,000-square-foot cottage, a boathouse, a six-car garage, and sport court and small sports facility. The Interior Design Group (IDG), meanwhile, is an awardwinning and highly-versatile design firm based in Nanaimo, British Columbia. They work on a wide variety of project typologies, and they provide a comprehensive array of interior design services, including – as of recently – design-build services. We spoke to Lana McIver, the firm’s owner and principal designer, about that recent addition to their service offering. Once again, we also highlighted some recent work, including a seven-storey, 150,000-square-foot seniors’ living resort where they handled every aspect of the interior design and FFE procurement. By maintaining a handson approach throughout, Lana says “we ensured a consistent vision from concept to completion, resulting in a cohesive and meticulously executed space.” Also featured in this issue is Action Scaffolding, a leading provider of access solutions to clients throughout Quebec and Ontario. After more than 25 years of growth and evolution, they have offices in Quebec City, Laval, and Toronto, and they have an offering of genuine access solutions that meet the specific needs of their clients. For more on that offering and how it has evolved, we spoke to Jonathan Burns, who leads the company’s branch in Quebec City. And for more on those stories – and others like, about companies across Canada and the construction spectrum – just keep reading.
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HummingbirdHill Homes is a custom homebuilder with offices in Oakville and Muskoka, Ontario. They are dedicated to building spaces that enhance their clients’ capacity to thrive. Founding partners Ian MacFayden and Aaron Miller come from different backgrounds and bring different perspectives to their roles, but they both share a passion for building sustainably, and they both strongly believe that the environments people live and work in have tremendous impact on their health and wellness. They teamed up in 2017 with the shared vision of creating homes that would have the most positive impact possible. “We started HummingbirdHill Homes because we wanted to do our part to positively change the world,” Ian says. “We wanted to build homes that gave our clients a platform to thrive – physically, mentally, economically, and culturally. We wanted to change lives.” Ian personal path to the construction industry was a winding one – back in school, he studied kinesiology and then accounting, but then he realized he didn’t want to work in an office, so he started a carpentry apprenticeship. After getting his Red Seal, he purchased a “tiny little bungalow” in Toronto’s Corso Italia neighborhood, and he took it upon himself to underpin it and add two stories in order to convert it into a duplex. His success on that project led to him getting some requests from others, which he accepted, and before he knew it he was overseeing a team of 10-plus carpenters and had become a business owner. Early on, one of the projects Ian did was for Aaron Miller. Ian recalls “that we just got to talking and we realized we had very similar mindsets.” “We’re both really interested in green building APRIL 2026
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initiatives and progressive building techniques,” he recalls. “I remember we actually bonded over discussions around air sealing and detailing windows. From there we agreed to team up and we amalgamated.” Aaron came from a background in sales and marketing, so while Ian focused on building, Aaron focused on growing the company. They started with just the two of them, but they grew quickly, and within a year they were employing a team of 12-to-15 carpenters and about five project managers. Three or four years after, they had grown to a team of over 50 people between the field and the office. From there, the company took a slight detour as they purchased a 13,000-square-foot warehouse space in order to start a panelization business. At the time, Ian was a “bull” on off-site manufacturing – though he’s since changed his mind. “At the time, I thought it was the solution to a lot of construction problems,” he recalls. “I no longer think that. At least in the custom building world, I don’t think it’s the solution. I’m full bear on that now. I don’t see the efficiency gains in any way, shape, or form. I think our problems are different and the solution is entirely different.” Fortunately, Ian and Aaron were able to cleanly divest from that business without any lasting negative impact, even despite the challenges of COVID at the time. From there, they saw an opportunity to expand into Muskoka, where they teamed with a locally-based owner. Aaron moved up there full-time time about three years ago, and the Muskoka office now employs between 12-to-15 people. Ian continues to oversee the company’s operations in the GTA, though in the last year he’s taken a step back to focus on a new venture called Projekt Network, which he sees as “the solution to the pervasive skilled trades issue that we’re experiencing across North America” – more on that later. APRIL 2026
THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA White-glove service These days, in both the GTA and Muskoka, HummingbirdHill Homes takes on a variety of high-end custom home projects, which typically start at around $2 million in value. “We don’t really have a lower limit, but the way we operate makes sense for projects about $2 million and up,” Ian says. “We work on a construction management basis, with a monthly fee and full transparency on costs. Below a million, it just doesn’t make financial sense for the client given the level of service we provide.” That level of service, Ian explains, is what truly differentiates HummingbirdHill Homes apart these days. Sustainability and highperformance building remain central to the firm’s philosophy, but Ian believes those values are increasingly becoming the standard
APRIL 2026 among the top custom builders. “Five years ago, I’d have told you we were leaders in building science,” Ian says. “Today, I’d say the industry has largely caught up, and that’s a good thing. Among the good custom builders, ‘green’ is no longer a niche – it’s embedded in the way they build because they understand the longterm benefits and even the warranty implications of better building-science decisions. So for us, the strategic differentiator now is our white-glove, high-touch experience.” Ian explains how that experience is designed around the client’s preferred level of involvement: “A client can be as involved or as uninvolved as they like,” he says. “We’ll hold their hand throughout the entire process. We can do almost everything for them, all they need to do is sign off on the final decision. Or if they want, they can be involved on a daily basis. It’s all up to them.” No matter the client’s involvement, HummingbirdHill Homes is fully transparent every step of the way – that’s a key part of their white-glove service. “We offer an environment of full transparency,” Ian says. “Our clients can always see and review everything we do and every cost we incur. They seem to appreciate that a lot. I think that – more than anything else – is why we end up winning their business.”
The company’s high level of service is made possible by their team, including their in-house people as well as their roster of subcontractors and suppliers. When it comes to the latter, HummingbirdHill almost exclusively with longstanding partners selected not only for exceptional craftsmanship, but also for how they operate on site. “Our subs are the best in the industry,” Ian says simply. “Quality is the non-negotiable starting point. After that, we look at organizational management: Can they plan and meet timelines? Are their teams professional, clean, and collaborative? Because on our job sites, everyone has to function as one integrated team.” One example of a subcontractor who ticks those boxes would be Pin-Co Power, an electrical contracting company focused on architectural lighting design and specializing in high-end lighting solutions. Much like HummingbirdHill, they service both Toronto and Muskoka. They are also similarly passionate about customer service, and they care just as deeply about achieving results that consider both functionality and style. THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
The sky’s the limit Recently, HummingbirdHill Homes has been involved in several large-scale and exciting projects in both Oakville and Muskoka. In Oakville, for example, their team is currently construction several substantial homes, including one that totals roughly 17,000 square feet with finished basement space. In Muskoka, meanwhile, HummingbirdHill recently handed over a comprehensive estate on one of the Big Three Lakes. The main cottage was about 6,000 square feet – which is the maximum you’re allowed to build up there – and the estate also included a “wellappointed boathouse,” along with a six-car garage, a sport court, and a small sports facility. “That was an incredible estate lot, and it turned out amazing,” Ian says. APRIL 2026
Currently, HummingbirdHill is working on another similarly scaled cottage on Lake Muskoka. That activity is in spite of a general slowdown that has afflicted the industry over the last six-to-12 months. “It’s been slow across the board,” Ian says. “But we’ve maintained a strong pipeline and we have several solid starts lined up for spring and summer. We’re optimistic that the macro environment improves, and we’re positioned to move quickly when it does.” The company’s readiness to scale is not an accident. From day one, Ian and Aaron set out to build a business that could grow beyond the founders, so long as they had the right calibre of employees. “A lot of custom builders have a ‘key man’ the company can’t function without,” Ian explains. “We deliberately engineered the opposite. We’ve focused on hiring people who are better than us at every role and we’ve built systems to support them. Today, there’s no job in the company that someone on our team doesn’t do better than I do, and that’s exactly how it should be.” As previously mentioned, that approach has enabled Ian to take a bit of a step back and focus on a new venture called Projekt Network, which is digital recruiting and portfolio platform for the skilled trades. “We’re trying to fix how the trades connect in a digital world,” Ian explains. “Resumes have no place in the skilled trades. We want to see portfolios. With Projekt Network, we’re building a living portfolio ecosystem where tradespeople and companies can showcase real work, tag collaborators, and create a web of trust.” THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
The way the platform works is straightforward by. Users create profiles, organize project photos, credit teams they worked with, and then connect – GCs with subs, subs with GCs, and companies with employees – based on verified work rather than generic job-board résumés. That platform was launched recently and already has about 500 users. HummingbirdHill has already used it to hire three employees, and Ian testifies that the process “was so much faster and easier than our traditional recruiting methods.” He says the reviews from other early adopters have been similarly positive. “People have really enjoyed using it so far. They love the simplicity. We’re seeing a lot of activity. People have been making connections, subs and. GCs have been linking up. We’ve got a couple of suppliers on here that have reported they’ve found new customers.” Projekt Network officially launched very recently. It is a free platform that offers subscription plans to unlock advanced tools for businesses, including AI search, CRM and candidate tracking, among others. The subscription costs $299/month with limited pricing of $199/month available until May 31, 2026. “We’re really excited to see where we can take this,” Ian concludes. “Right now it really feels like the sky is the limit.” APRIL 2026
For more on HummingbirdHill Homes, their process, their past projects, and their latest news – and to get in touch with Ian, Aaron, and the rest of their expert team – visit www.hummingbirdhillhomes.com/ For even more on their latest projects, including progress shots, you can also find the company on Instagram at www.instagram.com/hummingbirdhillhomes/ THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
From initial concept to final delivery END-TO-END INVOLVEMENT
The Interior Design Group (IDG) is an awardwinning and highly-versatile design firm based in Nanaimo, British Columbia. They work on a wide variety of project typologies, and they provide a comprehensive array of interior design services, including – as of recently – design-build services. By offering such a complete range of services, the firm ensures a stress-free experience for clients, while also ensuring that each finished product aligns with each client’s specific stylistic and functional needs. “What truly sets IDG apart is our hands-on, endto-end involvement in projects,” says Lana McIver, the firm’s owner and principal designer. “We are not solely a design studio – we offer an integrated design-build approach, allowing us to remain involved from initial concept through construction, procurement, and final delivery. This continuity ensures design intent is maintained, details are resolved early, and projects run more smoothly.” “With decades of experience, a highly collaborative team, and strong supplier relationships, our firm combines creative excellence with technical knowledge and real-world build experience,” she continues. “Our ability to manage projects of varying scale, maintain transparency, and consistently deliver thoughtful, well-executed spaces distinguishes us in a competitive market.” Lana founded IDG in 1994, and she personally brings over 30 years of experience in interior design, architectural support, and construction to her role. When she started her own firm over three decades ago, her goal was leverage the full breadth of her experience and expertise. “While I was going to university, I was working for a company that not only provided interior design services but also custom draperies, flooring, APRIL 2026
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upholstery and custom furniture,” she recalls. “That experience shaped my approach. When I launched my own company, I knew I wanted to offer a range of design and procurement services.” Today, “a little bit of everything” defines IDG’s approach. Their portfolio is remarkably diverse, spanning residential, commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and show-home projects. One day, they might be helping a homeowner furnish a space; the next, they’re designing a multi-million commercial project. No project is too small or too large. “We love doing it all,” Lana says. IDG’s service offering is equally expansive and thoughtfully curated. Rather than limiting themselves to a single discipline, the firm delivers a comprehensive, end-to-end experience, from conceptual design and 2D/3D renderings to finishing schedules, furnishing and styling, specification packages for contractors, project management services, permit drawings, and design-build services from their “A List” of contractors. As previously noted, design-build is a recent addition to the firm’s offering. Introduced last year in response to client demand for trusted contractor recommendations, IDG established its own dedicated team of skilled trades to deliver fully integrated renovation solutions. As part of this evolution, the firm also earned certification as a Renomark Renovator, underscoring its commitment to best practices, exceptional craftsmanship, and client protection. Today, IDG has the capacity to manage more APRIL 2026
than 50 projects concurrently, spanning a wide range of scopes, scales, and complexities. The firm is equipped to guide each project from initial concept through to completion, whether serving exclusively as interior designer or as design-build lead, seamlessly coordinating the budget, design direction, trades, timelines, and procurement. As an example of their full-service capabilities, Lana points to a recently completed seven-storey, 154,000-square-foot independent seniors’ living resort, a multi-million dollar project where IDG handled every aspect of the interior design and FFE procurement, supporting the ownership team through to completion. “This project was unique not only in its scale, but in the depth of our involvement,” explains Erica Mjoen, design team manager. “We worked closely alongside the developer throughout every phase, contributing to design development, space planning, finishes, furnishings, and overall project execution.” “What set this project apart was the delicate balance between hospitality-inspired design and functional, age-appropriate planning,” Erica adds. “Our goal was to create a warm, resortlike atmosphere while thoughtfully addressing accessibility, durability, safety, and long-term operational needs. By maintaining a hands-on approach, we ensured a consistent vision from concept to completion, resulting in a cohesive and meticulously executed space.” That seniors’ living facility has recently been THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
APRIL 2026 submitted for awards consideration, continuing IDG’s history of industry recognition. To date, the firm has earned over 100 awards, reflecting the quality, range, and consistency of its work across residential, renovation, and specialty projects. Among these accolades are Business Excellence Award 2026, Georgie Awards, SAM Awards, NKBA Awards, CARE Awards, and DDA Awards, among others. Recently, at the 2025 fall DDA Canada Awards Gala, IDG was honoured with seven awards across a diverse array of projects, highlighting the firm’s consistent excellence. Recognitions included ‘Best Bathroom Over $60K,’ ‘Best Renovation Under $200K,’ ‘Best Renovation Between $200K and $500K,’ Best Commercial Project, and multiple other categories. “This national recognition reflects our commitment to excellence across projects of every type, scale, and scope,” Erica says.
THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA Lasting relationships IDG’s legacy is built on long-standing relationships with every stakeholder, from clients and employees to suppliers. Lana reflects that some of their current clients first engaged the firm over two decades ago, underscoring the lasting trust and commitment that remain at the heart of their work. “We’ve reached a stage where repeat clients form a core part of our practice,” she says. “Many homeowners we collaborated with 10 to 20 years ago are returning for fresh updates, and several of these projects are underway as we speak.” The firm’s employees are similarly longstanding, with some key staff members going back almost a full 30 years. Lana credits that loyalty to the firm’s “supportive, collaborative, and dynamic work
environment,” where employees are encouraged to grow both professionally and creatively. “We have intentionally built a strong team culture that values open communication, constructive feedback, and collaboration, allowing team members to work closely together, learn from one another, and contribute meaningfully to every project,” she explains. Additionally, IDG recognizes the importance of balance and enjoyment. According to Lana, they prioritize team connection through opportunities such as industry trade shows, award galas, team lunches, and shared experiences, which strengthen relationships and celebrate achievements. IDG is also committed to continuous learning and growth, which Lana believes plays an important role in retention. “Our diverse project types ensure that no two days are the same, keeping the work engaging and challenging. Employees are consistently exposed to new ideas, evolving design trends, and real-world project experience, creating an environment where curiosity, development, and long-term careers are supported. “IDG is not just a place to work,” she adds. “It is a place to learn, contribute, and build a future.” Erica, who’s been with the company for about five years, wholeheartedly agrees. She says that right from the start, she had the opportunity “to learn and grow really quickly.” “Even though I was just a junior designer, I had APRIL 2026
the opportunity to take on bigger scopes, and then my work was overseen by someone with more experience,” Erica says. “I wasn’t just the junior designer cleaning up the sample gallery and picking colors. I really got thrown into it, and we give that opportunity to everybody that comes into IDG.” Then there are IDG’s suppliers, who also tend to go back decades. Lana says those partnerships are a “critical component” of their business, and “play a significant role in the success of every project.” “Over many years, we have built strong, trusted relationships with a curated network of suppliers who consistently deliver competitive pricing, highquality products, and reliable lead times – all of which directly benefit our clients.” “We work closely with a select group of preferred suppliers, allowing us to maintain consistency, accountability, and efficiency, while still preserving enough variety to meet diverse design requirements,” she continues. “We also regularly review and price-check products to ensure we remain competitive, relevant, and aligned with current market offerings.” “Maintaining respectful, collaborative relationships with our suppliers is essential to achieving the best possible outcomes. These partnerships enable us to manage expectations, maintain quality standards, and deliver projects that are well-coordinated, timely, and thoughtfully executed for our clients.” “We also take pride in working with skilled local millwork suppliers, trades and artisans,” Lana explains. “Partnering with craftsmen in the community ensures exceptional quality, attention to detail, and a personal touch in every project.” One example of a close partner would be Heronwood Custom Cabinetry, a family-owned company based in nearby Duncan, British Columbia. They specialize in high-end bespoke cabinetry and millwork, and are well-known on Vancouver Island for their high-end, durable, and thoughtfully-designed products. IDG has long worked closely with their expert team to create personalized spaces for clients that improve how their homes function and feel. THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
Thoughtful and sustainable growth Looking ahead, IDG has several exciting projects on the horizon, another independent senior living resort, medical clinics, and new-build custom homes. These projects continue to build on the firm’s experience with large-scale, multi-phase developments while allowing their team to remain deeply involved from concept to completion. As they take on those projects, IDG also intends to continue growing in a strategic and organic manner. They intend to expand both the scale and diversity of projects they undertake, while also growing their team and service offerings in a “thoughtful, sustainable way.” “A key focus for the future is the continued expansion of our design-build services, which allow us to remain fully involved from APRIL 2026
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concept through completion,” Lana says. “This integrated approach enables greater continuity, problem-solving, and attention to detail throughout a project, resulting in stronger outcomes for our clients.” The firm also aspires to expand further into hospitality design, with the goal of securing a new hotel project within the next few years. Having completed hotel projects in the past, they see this as a natural evolution of their expertise and are actively positioning ourselves for a hospitality opportunity in 2026 and beyond. Additionally, IDG has a few other unique initiatives in the works. For example, they are almost ready to launch an “interior design academy.” That will be a website where designers can sign up for and attend “mini-courses” on design topics such as draperies and upholstery – topics that IDG has a lot of experience with, but that aren’t necessarily covered at university. That academy has been in the works almost four years and is almost ready to launch. “Overall, IDG’s vision is to grow with intention,” Lana concludes. “We’re going to maintain the hands-on, high-quality approach we are known for, while continuing to evolve, innovate, and take on exciting new building segments.” APRIL 2026
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Action Scaffold Services is a leader in access solutions in Quebec and Ontario. When they first opened their doors in Laval in 1990, the company focused on scaffolding rental and installation services. Through their commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, they have since expanded its product and service offerings to meet the evolving needs of their client base. In 1998, Action Scaffold Services opened a branch in Mississauga, in the Toronto area. In 2011, Jonathan Burns, who had worked in the concrete construction industry, joined the company and established a branch in Quebec City, serving the National Capital Region and Eastern Quebec. The company now has three offices: in Quebec City, Laval, and Toronto. According to him, Action Scaffold Services has undergone significant expansion over the past 15 years, transforming into a sizable corporation employing around 350 to 400 people: “We’ve been growing steadily for 15 years.” It’s been quite an adventure, and it’s still going strong.” Jonathan attributes this growth to their collaborative approach with clients. They aim to understand their needs and work styles: “It allows us to genuinely support our clients and reduce the effort they need to put in. We ensure their contracts proceed smoothly, understand their work methods, and provide customized solutions,” he clarifies. In addition to their scaffolding services, they offer fall protection systems, swing stages, mastclimbing platforms, temporary fencing, roof guardrails, access stairs, formwork solutions, containment systems and shoring products. They work with both niche and general contractors: APRIL 2026
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“Often, our installations are used by several different trades, each with its own unique work methods.” Action Scaffold Services draws their strength from their deep understanding of their clients’ work. Innovation is also a crucial factor in their growth. They are committed to an ongoing improvement of their own working methods: “We constantly question ourselves to ensure that what we install isn’t simply traditional scaffolding, but genuine access solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients,” says Jonathan. The company’s products are predominantly utilized in the construction industry, including commercial, institutional, and residential buildings, as well as infrastructural projects such as bridges, dams, and power plants: “The way I explain to our new employees is that there isn’t a market where scaffolding isn’t necessary. We really touch on every sector.” The business takes pride in their robust capabilities for executing projects, with dedicated teams for health and safety, project management, production, installation, and disassembly. It boasts a substantial engineering team, which oversees designing, drafting, and validating. This department is in close communication with the field staff to make sure that the installations are secure and in accordance with regulations. Today, they can complete projects worth several million dollars. However, Jonathan stresses that they haven’t forgotten their roots and that “no APRIL 2026
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buy and use is of superior quality.” They also rely on local partners for supplies and equipment, prioritizing lasting alliances based on consistent interaction and confidence. As an example, Action Scaffold Services has been working with Kemex Strapping Systems – a longstanding company based out of Dorval, Quebec – for many years now. Kemex offers a large range of complete accessory, tools, machines and automatic systems to meet all of their clients’ strapping and packaging needs. They also support their products and systems with a comprehensive sales, customer service and distribution network. Much like Action Scaffold Services, their goal is to provide customers with innovative, high quality, and cost-effective solutions and to form relationships that stand the test of time. Currently, Action Scaffold Services is working to standardize their operations across all branches to ensure sustainable growth management while maximizing learning opportunities: “We make sure our staff, in every department, have access to the training and knowledge we’ve accumulated over the years. That’s one of our main priorities right now.” Looking forward, their goal is to expand and double in size within the next ten years. Jonathan emphasizes their commitment to stimulating the economies of Quebec, Ontario, and the rest of Canada. “We want to be a part of it. There are so many exciting projects underway across Canada, and we want to be involved.” APRIL 2026
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Craft Contracting is an industry-leading provider of design-build, construction management and general contracting services to corporate clients in the Greater Toronto Area. For over 25 years, they have been creating high quality, unique spaces that run the gamut in terms of style, budget, timeline, and complexity. According to Stein Hartmann, owner and construction manager, the company’s success and longevity has been powered by their experience, their depth of in-house capability, and their complete transparency when it comes to their clients’ time and money. “We care about keeping clients informed of everything that can affect their budget, so they always know exactly what they’re spending and why,” Stein says. “By offering value-engineered consultant fees and complete transparency of budget numbers, our clients can rest assured that they are receiving the best quality at the right price.” Stein personally brings a lifetime of building experience to his role – his father was a carpenter who built new homes, and Stein started working with him during weekends and summers when he was as young as 12 years old. By the time he graduated high school, he was working in the industry full time. After relocating from New Brunswick to Ontario, Stein cut his teeth in Toronto’s commercial sector. He joined the carpenters union, learned formwork on large crews, and then moved into interior office renovations. He quickly rose through the ranks at another building company, where he was running sizeable projects by his mid-twenties. That hands-on site leadership proved formative, and also introduced him to a network of highcalibre subcontractors he still relies on today. In APRIL 2026
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1999, he registered Craft Contracting and began taking on projects under his own banner, growing the business organically through word of mouth. From the outset, Craft Contracting has concentrated on commercial projects, and their approach has been grounded in practicality, responsiveness, and optimizing value. Early on, however, Stein recognized a structural problem in the way many office interiors were delivered. He found that chasing work through external design firms often created friction, inflated costs, and led to surprises for clients when drawings went to tender. “I saw a lot of waste on the design side,” Stein recalls. “Clients were paying for over-designed spaces they didn’t need, and when those drawings finally got priced, the numbers were much higher than they expected. That’s a problem we decided to solve.” In order to solve that problem, Craft Contracting decided to introduce design capabilities in-house. About 12 years ago, the company brought in lead designer Laura Thompson and became a “one-stop-shop” that offered everything from space planning, to interior design, engineering coordination, permit acquisition, and construction, all under one roof. That strategic shift also changed how Craft Contracting develops business. Rather than pitching to design firms, the team now works directly with leasing agents and their clients. APRIL 2026
“We position ourselves as turnkey,” Stein says. “Leasing agents need speed and certainty to get deals done. We respond quickly with feasibility and space plans, and at the same time we provide a design, engineering, permit, and construction budget. The numbers make sense. The agent gets their deal signed. Then they hand the project back to us to execute. It’s seamless.” Craft Contracting’s speed and certainty are the result of a disciplined, builder-led design process and a bias toward value-engineering. Before the design even begins, Craft’s team opens up ceilings, removes tiles, and studies existing conditions so engineers can make informed, pragmatic recommendations. Longstanding engineering partners know the mandate – reuse viable mechanical equipment, avoid unnecessary relocation of ducts and thermostats, and specify with constructability and cost in mind. The same rigor applies to aesthetic decisions – Craft’s designers know where to invest for impact and where they can find savings that don’t compromise the look of the finished product. By getting involved so early on in the process and controlling everything in-house, Craft Contracting is also able to provide clients with accurate budgets right from the start. Then throughout the process, they are extremely transparent with clients about when and where their money is being spent. “It’s an open book approach,” Stein says. “Clients see all the trade quotes, and we only use trades we trust to honour those quotes. About 99 per cent of the time we’re within five per cent of our preliminary budget. There are no surprises.” THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
APRIL 2026 Building lasting relationships These days, Craft Contracting typically completes between 40 and 50 projects per year. Most of their projects are in the small-to-mid range, with four or five projects annually in the $500,000 to $1.5 million bracket and another two or three valued between $3 million and $5 million. The company’s sweet spot has long been office interiors – particularly in Toronto’s downtown high-rises – but in recent years Craft has expanded deeper into industrial and office/ warehouse hybrids. “We like that work,” Stein says of the industrial shift. “The logistics are simpler – more parking, no elevators or building security to navigate, easier deliveries. It’s just more straightforward construction. We’re now building more relationships with leasing agents who handle those assets because the model fits our one-stop approach perfectly.”
Whatever the sector, Craft Contracting provides the same high level of quality – and that quality starts with their people. The company maintains a core of Red Seal carpenters and in-house trades who perform key scopes themselves – metal framing, drywall, taping and plastering, doors and frames. That bench strength gives the company tight control over schedule and finish, and it helps ensure their high standards translate from drawing to site. “A lot of the quality comes from experience and hiring the right team,” Stein says. “I’m a Red Seal carpenter. My son is a Red Seal carpenter. My nephew is, too. We’re proactive about apprentices – over the last 10 years we’ve had six to eight go through the program, and most of them are still with us as journeymen. When your own people are on site every day, quality control is baked in.” Craft Contracting’s designers are equally invested in the outcomes of projects. They drive the finishes and insist on workmanship that meets the design intent, even as they design deliberately to maintain affordability. “Economical design doesn’t mean cheap,” Stein explains. “We’re smart about where to spend for impact so the space looks great without blowing the budget.” The company’s roster of subcontractors also plays a vital role in the company’s quality consistency. According to Stein, many of those relationships go back decades, with some dating back to Stein’s days as a site supervisor at his previous job. Those long-term partnerships are a twoway street – trades know Craft’s expectations for communication, safety, and workmanship; THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
Craft knows which partners deliver value, meet schedules, and treat clients fairly on change orders. At the same time, Craft Contracting is growing, which means they are regularly evaluating new subcontractors. Stein explains that responsiveness is the first test: “Communication is super important,” Stein says. “We’re conscientious about getting back to our clients within minutes or hours, not days. We expect the same from our trades. If they don’t return calls or emails, that’s a red flag.” From there, Craft looks for understanding and thoroughness in tenders – did the trade ask smart questions, did they include what the drawings require? Then once a trade is on site, they are monitored for work ethic, schedule adherence, collaboration with Craft supers and crews, safety practices, and fairness on extras. “You learn a lot before you even hire them,” Stein says. “And once you do, you learn the rest quickly. The great ones get more opportunities. If someone isn’t a fit, we don’t use them again.” APRIL 2026
Growing organically Moving forward, Craft Contracting is planning for their next chapter, and that planning is taking a lot of forms. For example, the company has operated out of 1750 Brimley Road for more than a decade, but with the building potentially changing hands, the company is exploring an owner-occupied office nearby as a long-term investment. “We’d rather pay toward our own mortgage than someone else’s,” Stein says. “And of course, we’ll build out the new space ourselves.” Succession and growth are top of mind as well. Over the past 18 months, Stein’s son has transitioned from the field to the office, training in estimating and project management. The core office team has also recently expanded and they now have trusted leaders who can handle day-to-day operations. THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
“I’m focused on sales, budgeting, and client relationships,” Stein explains. “The people in the office are doing the heavy lifting on estimating, project management, construction, and design. I’d like to step back more over the next five years. We’re setting the company up so it keeps growing and delivering the same level of service with or without me.” That growth is already underway. Craft’s annual volume has climbed 10 to 20 percent in recent years, driven by repeat work and referrals. The company is also being selective about the type and size of projects it pursues. Instead of doing 40 or 50 projects per year, they’d prefer to do 30 higher-value projects, and they are working now on making that shift. “The important thing is we continue to grow organically,” Stein concludes. “As long as we focus on doing the right thing for clients and providing them the best value, we know the growth will take care of itself.” APRIL 2026
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Bothwell-Accurate is a longstanding, industryleading company with nearly a century of excellence in the construction industry. Since founding in 1927, the company has grown from a small homebuilder into a nationwide leader in total building envelope solutions. Today, BothwellAccurate employs more than 700 dedicated professionals and has completed over 70,000 industrial, commercial, and institutional projects across Ontario and British Columbia. Now regularly delivering multi-million-dollar projects, Bothwell-Accurate has earned a reputation in this niche for exceptional quality, strong problem-solving capabilities, and an unrivalled track record. “We’re a company with almost 100 years of proven success and expertise,” says Steve McLean, Vice President of Glazing. “We’ve built a reputation we’re very proud of. We’ve successfully completed a lot of difficult projects, and our clients know there’s no project too big or too complicated. No matter the challenge, they can count on us to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions.” McLean has worked in the glazing industry since 1999, when he joined Glastech Glazing Contractors, a Port Coquitlam-based firm that specialized in similar work. In 2021, BothwellAccurate acquired Glastech Glazing, and in late 2024 the two companies formally amalgamated – combining their expertise, resources, and innovative approaches to deliver even greater value to clients. Faiz Ali, Project Manager, joined BothwellAccurate shortly after the Glastech acquisition in 2021. Over the course of his tenure, he has seen the British Columbia team grow from a small APRIL 2026
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group into a workforce of more than 100 people operating from a single office. He’s also witnessed the scope of work expand from small and midsized projects to contracts valued at up to $30 million. Over the past few years, the company has also evolved operationally. Three years ago, BothwellAccurate opened a new 100,000-square-foot facility at the Campbell Heights Business Park in Surrey, bringing warehouse and manufacturing operations under one roof and significantly enhancing capacity. Experience remains a defining differentiator for Bothwell-Accurate in both markets. “In British Columbia, many of our team members have been in the industry for decades,” Ali says. “There’s almost no challenge we haven’t already encountered and resolved. That depth of experience allows us to respond quickly and effectively when issues arise.” Bothwell-Accurate’s problem-solving strength is further enhanced by its breadth of capability. As a total building envelope subcontractor, the company can deliver multiple scopes under a single senior project manager, significantly reducing the coordination gaps and discrepancies that can arise when work is fragmented across multiple trades. Early involvement is another key advantage. “A lot of projects we get involved in are still years away from construction,” McLean explains. “We APRIL 2026
support value engineering efforts, collaborate closely with architects and developers, and help identify the most cost-effective ways to achieve project objectives. We can also source materials locally, simplifying the process and reducing risk for our clients.” Consistently high quality is another hallmark of the Bothwell-Accurate brand. McLean attributes this to the company’s rigorous Quality Program (QP). “It starts in our fabrication shop and continues through installation in the field,” he says. “We’ve earned multiple awards from the Vancouver Regional Construction Association, and we have very few call-backs. When issues do arise, we treat them as learning opportunities to ensure continuous improvement.” This approach has helped Bothwell-Accurate cultivate long-standing relationships with both clients and partners – some spanning more than 30 years. “We don’t rotate suppliers just to chase price,” Ali says. “We focus on building long-term partnerships. If a supplier delivers quality products and reliable service, we stay with them. Many of those relationships go back decades.” THERMAL PERFORMANCE YOU CAN RELY ON Kawneer delivers high‑performance facade and building envelope solutions engineered to meet demanding thermal requirements. Scan the QR code to find out more. THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
APRIL 2026 Bigger and better everyday Recently, Bothwell-Accurate completed work on The Hive at 2150 Keith Drive, North America’s tallest braced-frame mass timber building. The project’s honeycomb-inspired façade introduced complex engineering challenges, particularly for the unitized glazing system. To meet these challenges, Bothwell-Accurate developed a custom anchoring solution using ledger angles integrated with crosslaminated timber. This solution was achieved through close collaboration with Kawneer Company, Inc., which supplied the curtain wall systems, and Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc., which fabricated over 80,000 square feet of triple-insulated glass units with dual low-E coatings for optimal energy performance.
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