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About Kenaidan
A recognized leader in the industry, Kenaidan provides general contracting, design-build, construction management and preconstruction services to all sectors of the business world.
Founded in 1974 by Ken Smith (left) and Aidan Flatley (right) while attending university, work in the early days consisted of snow plowing, interior demolition, fencing and deck building. After graduating, Ken and Aidan decided to keep the company going, despite having job offers to work in their fields of study. Over the years, we have grown from two to hundreds of employees, and our quality signature continues to be placed on a myriad of projects of different sizes and complexity.
Team Kenaidan lost a key player and leader when Ken Smith
passed away in 1996. Ken’s name was underlined in our logo to commemorate his
contribution as an outstanding leader and cherished friend.
When Ken and Aidan founded the company, the business
philosophy was simple; work hard, operate with integrity, and have fun. This
philosophy hasn’t changed over the years. Our team has a vast wealth of
knowledge, experience, and a commitment to success that continues to drive us
forward.
In 2011, Kenaidan joined the Obayashi global family of
companies based in Tokyo, Japan. This strategic partnership allows Kenaidan to
utilize Obayashi’s considerable experience, staffing resources, technology, and
financial strength to participate in several large-scale projects in Canada.
Consistent with Obayashi’s relationship with its other subsidiaries, Kenaidan
operates as an independent entity.
Today, our operations are managed by offices in Mississauga, Ontario and Richmond, British Columbia