Shaping the Skyline
Across the GTA.
Since 2003,
ATRIACON has become one of the leading mid-sized construction management firms in Canada.
We specialize in new, heritage, retrofit, high-rise and low-rise construction across the Greater Toronto Area.
Our portfolio includes
residential, and
commercial buildings.
Team
Hans Jain
Hans Jain, President, is on a mission to illuminate urban neighbourhoods, energize historic landmark buildings and set communities aglow with sophisticated modern buildings. As the President of Atria, Hans is the driving force behind the company’s success in merging the character and elegance of the past with the sleek urban design of the present – creating communities of the future.
Hans shares his father Gyan’s passion for development. He has worked tirelessly to build Atria’s reputation by dealing with the company’s partners, purchasers and renters ethically and with integrity. As President, Hans is directly involved with an experienced team in all stages of the development life cycle: from land acquisition and assembly, planning and approvals (COA, OMB/LPAT), financing, design, engineering and construction management, sales and marketing, to occupancy and long-term leasing and property management.
Career milestones include leading the regeneration of Toronto’s burgeoning Leslieville neighbourhood with the successful launches of i-Zone and the Garment Factory Lofts; and completing Parkwood Residences, the first condominium project that downtown Oshawa had seen in nearly 20 years – all developments that saw existing buildings being converted into residential spaces. Recently Atria has completed a 239 unit modern purpose built rental and the second phase consisting of 370 units is under construction. In Peterborough, an the historic YMCA built in 1895 has seen an extensive renovation and will see 136 apartments lofts ready for rent this summer. Hans continues to lead Atria throughout the many exciting projects currently under development.
Hans graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours B.Sc. in Quantitative Methods in Economics, and pursued Graduate Studies in Economics at the University of Toronto.
Hitesh Gajiwala
Hitesh Gajiwala P. Eng., Director of Engineering & Construction, has over 30 years of progressive and comprehensive experience in engineering, construction, management of new construction, the renovation of high-rise and low rise residential and commercial development, as well as key public infrastructure projects.
Hitesh holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with First Class Honors in Elective Specialization in Advanced Structural Mechanics and Concrete Technology & Structure. He has extensive knowledge of government regulations, occupational safety (OSHA) and the Ontario Building Code. He is a proud member of Professional Engineers of Ontario.
For Atria Construction Management, Hitesh oversees all operations and sets the strategic vision of the firm. He is currently working on over 5 million sq. ft. of residential rental apartments, new and retrofit condominiums and lofts, commercial and retail – all in various stages of development.
Marc Chiasson
Marc Chiasson, Director of Construction, for over a decade was a senior site superintendent for a number of key developments in the city of Toronto for Daniels Corporation. He has overseen projects with a combined budget of over half a billion dollars. From the City of the Arts in Queens Quay East to the prestigious 65-storey TIFF Bell Lightbox, home to the world-renowned Toronto International Film Festival, Marc has helped supervise the construction of some of Toronto’s most striking buildings. His earlier work included the construction of two residential retrofit condominium loft projects.
His work on Block 25 in Toronto’s Regent Park neighborhood found Marc working on one of the largest and most important revitalizations of community housing in the city. These large-scale projects involve great responsibility as well as urgency and an innate ability to work in coordination with other key stakeholders.
Starting with initial blueprints and shop drawings, through to scheduling, budgeting and time management, coordinating with the trades and almost every aspect of a safe and effective site is under Marc’s purview. It’s a role that he takes with a great deal of pride and responsibility.
Ashley Austin
Ashley Austin, Site Administrator, had a 13-year career with the Daniels Corporation prior to joining Atria Construction Management. Ashley provides logistical and planning support to our Construction Managers and assists with the coordination of the work on site.
Ashley is also responsible for document and record management, the distribution of Site Instruction and Shop drawings, Site Safety management and the coordination with building inspectors.
Values
Shaping the Skyline Across the GTA.
Atriacon ensures the residences and communities we build carry our values with them. In construction, we engineer value, instilling quality in design, absolute professionalism and trusted leadership. Safety and livability are paramount, and they receive our fullest respect. Industry-leading construction is matched in management. We take accountability and responsibility of our residents’ experience; we communicate with honesty, integrity and transparency.
Services
Pre-Construction Management Services.
Value Engineering, Design Development, Permitting.
We work in close collaboration with design teams long before construction starts to ensure our clients’ projects proceed uninterrupted. In providing quality, cost-effective design alternatives that take into account the finest details, we are able to prevent any unforeseen situations from arising, and instead, stay on track and on schedule.
- Project Lead (Owners Representative).
- Coordinating the reports and agreements.
- Managing the full extent of the project.
- Supporting with conceptual design and planning.
- Assisting with the required permits.
- Overseeing Municipal utilities and services.
- Accounting.
- Preparing construction estimates.
Construction Management Services.
Management, Tendering, Contracting.
Each project is managed by an experienced construction team. We supervise every aspect of the build, from beginning to end. Consummate professionals well-versed in the demands of the industry, our construction team maintains timelines, respects budgets, and creates lasting quality. The end result is a successful project, executed to perfection.
- Project Lead (Owners Representative).
- Planning and scheduling.
- Integrating design efficiencies.
- Managing the budget.
- Tendering and contracting.
- Supervising onsite construction.
- Arranging pre-delivery inspections.
- Coordinating inspections for occupancy permits.
Post-Construction Management Services.
Documentation, Warranties and Training.
We gather, process and turn over all documentation required to close out a project; we attain the necessary trade contract warranties as they relate to TARION requirements and Technical Performance Audits; and we ensure that the property management team is comprehensively trained to work the building systems.
- Closing permits.
- Ensuring transition back to clients and property management.
- Assisting with project registration.
- Supporting with the technical audit.