Experienced in the field.
Trusted with the details.
More than 25 years of practical construction experience—from hands-on trades and specialty contracting to architectural contract administration, site oversight and complex public-sector projects.
Practical oversight. Clear communication. Follow-through.
Owner-side project support
Independent site observations, progress reporting, deficiency tracking and practical support for owners navigating active projects.
Contract administration
RFIs, shop drawing reviews, change documentation, payment certification support and consultant/contractor coordination.
Quality and field coordination
Construction review, sequencing, issue resolution and clear documentation across multiple stakeholders.
Specialty contracting perspective
Firsthand understanding of sales, procurement, crew productivity, installation quality and the commercial realities of running a contracting business.
Selected project background
Ontario Provincial Police facilities
Clerk of Works and architectural contract administration across multiple assignments, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 modernization work. Responsibilities included site reviews, RFIs, shop drawings, progress and deficiency reporting, change management and multidisciplinary coordination. Project details ↗
Justice and public facilities
Courthouse, Crown Attorney office and forest-fire management centre assignments involving construction monitoring, reporting and coordination. Experience chronology ↗
Shanco Inc. / The Porch Doctor
Founded and operated a specialty contracting business for more than a decade, delivering liquid-applied waterproofing systems and aluminum railings for residential and multifamily projects. More than $2 million in cumulative sales, including six major apartment/condominium contracts. Business background ↗
Built a business. Delivered the work.
Shanco Inc. / The Porch Doctor · Specialty contracting
My experience isn't limited to reviewing construction from the outside. I have personally sold, planned, procured, installed and delivered work—while managing customer expectations, costs, schedules and quality. That combination shapes how I approach every project.