Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd

Founded in 1986 by the Aquino brothers, Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd began as a small school builder in Ontario and has grown exponentially over nearly four decades into a prominent general contractor serving diverse sectors across the province. The company has evolved into a single-ownership business while maintaining the Aquino family at its leadership, with Mario Aquino serving as Chief Executive Officer and Daniel Aquino as President following a 2014 corporate restructuring. Aquicon has achieved significant growth milestones throughout its history, surpassing $100 million in annual revenue in 2002, reaching $1 billion in cumulative revenues in 2010, and exceeding $2 billion in cumulative sales by 2016. The company employs between 51-100 staff and maintains its headquarters at the same Brampton, Ontario location it moved to in 1992. The company offers comprehensive services through multiple delivery models including Design-Build, Construction Management, Design-Bid-Build, and Pre-Construction services. Aquicon serves a diverse array of sectors with particular strength in the demanding public sector, including multi-use recreation facilities, libraries, elementary and secondary schools, post-secondary education, healthcare and research, judicial and fire facilities, government buildings, transit and operations centres, heritage buildings and churches, and LEED-certified sustainable construction. Aquicon is COR™ certified by the Canadian Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA), recognizing excellence in health and safety management. The company's dedication to quality has earned industry recognition, with recent projects receiving prestigious awards including the 2024 Governor General's Medal in Architecture for the Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Sports Park. Notable completed projects include the Walker Sports and Abilities Centre (the largest 2022 Canada Summer Games facility), York University School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto Highland Hall, Vaughan Civic Centre and Resource Library, and numerous community centres and libraries across Ontario. The company emphasizes long-term relationships with sub-trades, consultants, and design professionals, working with partners over years and decades. Aquicon maintains extremely low staff turnover rates and promotes from within to retain institutional knowledge. The company's philosophy ensures that senior leadership remains personally involved in every project regardless of size, providing clients with direct access to decades of technical knowledge and practical experience.