THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA Tamer and office manager Mary Queen De la Paz forming the full-time core. But surrounding them is a trusted network of experienced designers and specialists who come in as needed. Chief among them is Danko Opsenica – the man who mentored Tamer when he first entered the formwork world nearly two decades ago. Danko is now retired, but he continues to contribute design work to Global Formwork. “Danko mentored half the people in this industry,” Tamer says. “The fact that he’s now working with me – that means a lot to me, I think it’s pretty cool.” On the supplier side, the company’s relationships are equally long-standing, though their nature has evolved. Companies that were once Tamer’s employers, customers, or competitors are now among his most important partners. Dayton Superior – now operating as White Cap – and Dellcore are two examples. They are firms he worked alongside for years in his previous roles and he trusts them to always be fair with him, just like they trust him. Currently, Global Formwork is navigating a quieter period in residential construction by pivoting toward civil work, where activity remains strong. At the same time, Tamer has been expanding the company’s supplier network with an eye on innovation and sustainability. They are partnering with Form-on, an Austrian company that trades in used formwork equipment globally, as well as BIM Squared (BIM²), which offers AI-supported 3D formwork design tools that help clients design
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