COMPANY
Our hallmark is the belief that we can be the change we wish to see in the construction industry. We build the best, not the most.
As a mid-sized organization, we offer the professionalism, skills and resources of a larger company with the hands-on involvement of a smaller firm. We offer:
• A team of professionals committed to providing outstanding client service
• A clear focus on providing cost-effective service to ensure projects are completed on time
• Customized project teams based on the unique features of each project
• A Senior Management team with practical experience completing some of Southern Ontario’s most challenging construction projects
• Daily and direct involvement of our Senior Management
HISTORY
Compass was founded in 1999 with the goal of providing clients with an innovative, collaborative approach to their construction challenges.
We have grown into a thriving organization with a large and diverse roster of repeat clientele.
• Our success is based on our ability to effectively manage extremely challenging projects
• We work for some of the highest profile institutions in the Greater Toronto Area
• The majority of our work is renovations, additions and building systems retrofits
• Many of our projects involve aggressive timelines and phased implementation schedules
• We work in and around occupied spaces allowing for uninterrupted facility operation
APPROACH
Timely, accurate and complete communications.
The success of Compass and our true strength lies in the abilities and loyalty of our people.
Our team of professionals has a steadfast focus on client service - ensuring a collaborative approach with all project stakeholders throughout all project phases.
Partnership is deeply imbedded in our culture. We believe successful projects are a result of a collaborative, integrated and pragmatic team approach. By managing the process with value-based input and professionalism we can ensure the best outcome for our clients.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
VISION AND VALUES
VISION
Compass’s primary goal is to earn a client’s business and trust, then maintain it for the long-term as their construction partner.
We expect to grow our business responsibly by focusing on the needs of our employees and their efforts to service our clients. We will continue to raise the bar on industry best practices and operate with the highest ethical standards.
VALUES
Teamwork
Every employee and business partner has something to contribute to our construction teams. This belief is the key to mutual success.
Integrity
Compass conducts all business with the highest standards of honesty and fairness. We can be trusted.
Diversity
We value men and women of diverse ages, religions and ethnic backgrounds.
Respect
Compass employees treat each other and all our project partners with respect.
Technology
Technology and construction-specific software will continue to be combined to integrate our processes to effectively communicate with our project partners.
SUSTAINABILITY
Compass strongly believes in the principles of environmental sustainability. We put this belief into practice every day on both our construction sites and in our offices. All Compass employees have taken an active role in helping the company consume less, pollute less and waste less.
We have the project experience managing all the constructor’s requirements as it relates to a client’s sustainability objectives, including LEED® certified projects.
Compass is committed, along with our sub-trade partners, to achieving and demonstrating sustainability in the facilities we construct.
Our experience successfully completing LEED® certified projects includes:
PowerStream, Barrie Office - LEED EB:O&M
Ryerson University, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Toronto - LEED-CI Gold
Infrastructure Ontario, Ministry of Attorney General, Toronto - LEED-CI Silver
SERVICES
As a proven resource to our clients, Compass provides a full range of services at every phase of project development - from concept through design development to tender.
Pre-Construction Consulting
Collaboration that will shape the project as it moves forward.
As part of our commitment to client service, we offer a full range of pre-construction services to our clients – often in the very early stages of design development. We provide solid, experience-based guidance on matters such as conceptual project phasing, construction methodology, site review and analysis, and conceptual budgets. We partner with clients and consultants across all disciplines to ensure that project ideas are realistic, sound and achievable.
Construction Management
Optimizing price, quality and schedule.
As Construction Managers, we work collaboratively as a trusted and integral part of the project team. From the outset we assist in the identification of project specific challenges and the establishment of expectations. Together, we identify the best course of action to achieve the project objectives and realize maximum value. We work on your behalf to provide guidance and leadership in the areas of scheduling, cost and value engineering, build-ability and inter-trade synchronization. Our primary goal is to keep costs in check while delivering exceptional quality and rapid progress.
General Contracting
Putting the most control in the client’s hands.
Compass has delivered hundreds of successful projects through the competitive bid process and the CCDC2 contract delivery model on time and on budget. We have long standing, excellent working relationships with some of the best, most experienced subtrades in the industry - both union and non-union. Utilizing the latest in technology and construction-specific project management software, our team is able to efficiently manage the tendering phase and effectively administer the construction phase, delivering projects that our clients are proud of.
Design Build
You provide the vision, we do the rest.
Our ability to provide innovative, practical solutions while meeting stringent schedule and budget objectives has earned us an exceptional reputation amongst numerous design consultants, engineers and owners across the Greater Toronto Area. Acting as the single point of contact, we work in a partnering role with selected design consultants and engineers to provide cost-effective, high quality total project delivery solution.