Get To Know Us
Forte Projects is a construction management team steeped in building excellence, with the objective of delivering unmatched services: from high-performance new home builds to major renovations, our team’s expertise is showcased in every project.
Our management team has extensive experience years in building a multitude of structures, from warehouse conversions to residential/retail space, to building sales centres poised for upcoming projects, to heritage renovation retentions, and to building brand-new homes from scratch.
The team takes pride in ensuring the correct sub-contractor and suppliers are put together for any project, ensuring success for all parties.
We put our heart into any project undertaking, and the results show throughout the entire process.
Founder
Babak’s career began in his early 20’s as a building envelope technician of leaky condos. He witnessed the consequences of bad design and workmanship. A departure from leaky condos led him to new multi-residential builds and mixed-use buildings. Eventually, Babak’s curiosity landed him on detached homes, heritage home rebuilds, and conversions of large structures into multiplexes.
Not one to shy away from challenges and problem-solving difficult projects, Babak endeavours to form the best teams to produce the top outcome.
With a vision to better the construction industry by streamlining tasks, he has led several successful construction enterprises including renovations and new builds.
His strong background in concrete and wood-frame builds coupled with a passion for design, are the right ingredients in pushing the envelope forward with the projects his Forte team takes on.
Site Lead/Carpenter
If you’ve met Matt on a project site or watched him run a crew, then you know that he is the go-getter type with an outgoing personality. Always learning and taking a keen interest in everything construction, Matt is a cornerstone of our Forte team!
With a Red Seal certification in carpentry, Matt takes immense joy in transforming ideas on paper into idealization. His problem-solving approach to every challenge is methodical and collaborative, strengthened by his team approach.
When not at work, Matt enjoys deep bike trails and camping, along with his passion for learning.
Site Lead
Go-getter, diplomat, conceptualiser, big-picture thinker, attention to detail. These are just a few of Dave’s characteristics when it comes to his professional career.
Dave has been in the construction industry for the last +20 years, spending the majority of his time managing interior finishes. He has a keen eye for details and sequencing scopes ahead of time to achieve the desired finished product.
“It is very refreshing to take a project from concept to final build without cutting corners, paying heavy attention to every minuscule detail.” – Dave Hulme
Dave is a very patient team player who brings everyone together, making for smooth project completions. His leadership in construction execution is second to none.
Carpenter
Camilche is a native of Cuba and has called Canada home for the past +10 years. Growing up around Havana has exposed Camilche to what life’s simple pleasures are: family, friends, and community.
A resourceful thinker who thinks outside the box, Camilche has been an absolute pleasure to have on the team. His meticulous attention to detail and passion for perfection make Camilche an excellent addition to the team.
When not at work, Camilche enjoys time with his wife & daughter, while embracing all the beauty that Vancouver has to offer.
Framing & Drywall
Edgar has been around construction for the past +15 years, having perfected his art of framing and drywalling during his tenure.
As a former car mechanic who ran his own mechanic shop abroad, Edgar is very resourceful in his thinking and project execution. His past experiences of working with his hands and putting in maximum effort are disciplined traits hard to come-by today.
A very honest and sincere person, Edgar exemplifies workmanship and a team player level.
When not at work, Edgar enjoys a getaway to his self-sustained cabin in the middle of nowhere, along with his partner.
Be Kind
- Maintain a level of kindness that will blow others away!
- A smile and a kind gesture or compliment go a long way in lifting someone’s spirits
- You never know what others are facing in their life, so ALWAYS be kind!
Over-Deliver, Always
- Always go above & beyond what you have been asked to do
- Client satisfaction is important, so if there is anything you can do to enhance the client experience or to “wow” them, always take the “wow” route
- Leave the client with such a happy feeling inside that they will boast about you to their family & friends
- Remember: people will always remember the bad and may gloss over the good. Correct the bad in such a way that all they have to say is the good!
Do The Right Thing
- Operate with an ethical and integrity driven mentality
- If you sense that something can be done better, choose the better route
- Guide others when you see them doing something incorrectly or unethically
- Study quotes, tap into the experience and wisdom of others to gain a better perspective of what Doing The Right Thing means universally
- If you don’t want it to happen to you, then chances that others’ don’t want it either, so choose to correct it by Doing The Right Thing
Be Proud Of Your Work
- You didn’t wake up this morning to be mediocre, take accountability for your work
- Do such an excellent job so that every time you see your work, you just go “wow, I did that!”
- If you are not satisfied, then the client or sub-trade also won’t be. Practice excellent workmanship to improve and excel beyond your industry peers!
Unmatched Presentation
- Presentation in life is 90% of the story: people will judge you on your presentation (appearances and behaviour). Having a clean site all-around is excellent presentation, as is self-presentation and how you conduct yourself
- Keep all your jobsites tidy & clean at ALL times, so that people will be amazed by the tidiness & organization
- Clients will relay this information to their friends & family, and they will respect you and the team more
- Trades will LOVE you for a clean and organized jobsite!