The timing of the launch of the new Afro Canadian Contractors Association (ACCA) on February 1st fittingly coincided with the beginning of Black History Month in 2021. Honouring the legacy of Black Canadians through festivities and events, the theme that cold February during COVID was “The Future is Now.” For ACCA, it was appropriate and necessary, especially considering world events at the time.

A company can’t stay in business for more than 130 years without an expert understanding of how to keep customers happy. Michael Kinder & Sons (MKS) has outlasted the design-build competition by delivering superior value, careful planning, and close partnerships with clients on a variety of projects including healthcare buildings, office and retail buildings, primary education and college campuses, senior living and multifamily residences, industrial facilities—and, more recently, a high-profile, high-end airport expansion—all while continuing to commit only to projects it knows it can deliver on time and on budget.

Headquartered in New York, Roger & Sons Concrete Inc. has a long, rich history of quality work. As a trusted name in concrete superstructure construction, it is in part responsible for some truly iconic buildings that dot the Manhattan skyline.

After thirty years in the design-build industry, Berenyi Inc. recently welcomed a fresh leadership team in new owners Razvan Cojocaru and Jordan Behringer.

Tier 2 real estate developer Hathaway Development is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and its signature no-fear approach to risk has defined its thirty-five successful years in the property industry. With over 12,000 multi-family units worth close to a billion dollars in its portfolio, Hathaway Development is a powerhouse of focused activity.

Millennium Construction, Inc. was launched with a purpose: to simplify the building process for customers by bringing the best approach to every building design and construction project. The team recognizes that each project is different and is committed to giving the time and consideration needed to meet their unique needs with customized solutions.

Building on his experience as an ironworker, Brian Tait Sr. launched a construction business, B. Tait Builders in 1980. The Pennsauken, New Jersey, company grew steadily from humble beginnings to earn its place in the industry, and is now able to work in forty-eight states. Christopher Tait, the founder’s son and current owner, joined the family company as soon as he was of age.

Montagno Construction Inc. does it all, offering construction services including preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, and design-build.

Headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick and with offices in Burlington, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta, Lorneville Mechanical Contractors provide construction, turnaround, maintenance, and fabrication services to a large part of the industrial sector of Canada, from coast to coast.

Atlantic Southern Paving & Sealcoating (ASP) has established a formidable reputation for providing excellent pavement maintenance services at parking lots across the United States. This Florida-based firm has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years and has appeared multiple times on lists of fastest-growing companies compiled by business magazines.

Looking back on his legacy, John Versfelt has a lot to be proud of.

Rick Perin, co-founder of DPI Construction Management in Toronto, Canada has a lot of good things to say about his senior leadership team and the women who make it stand out, like Jessica Child, Director of Corporate Services. “Jessica is a force within commercial construction in the GTA. Jess approaches any scale mandate with zeal and a commitment to success that is second to none,” he told the Financial Post about her new appointment as director.