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Bowie Contracting
Keith Bowie with Dan Neville of PCL

About Us


May 2007 marks thirty years that the Bowie family has been offering a multitude of different services to their clients.

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Our Staff :

Larry Bowie, PQS, President, CEO.

Larry has over thirty years of experience running his own company in the exterior building restoration field serving the Greater Toronto and Golden Horseshoe area of Ontario. He is involved with all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the business.

His past industrial accomplishments include being a founding director of the Caulking Contractors Association of Ontario (CCAO) and held the presidency position twice. Larry was chairperson of numerous CCAO teams; most notably, the specification, warranty & maintenance committees. He contributed in the publication of CGSB 51-GP-42MP a "Handbook on Insulating Homes for Energy Conservation".

Larry currently is a registered "Professional Quantity Surveyor" in good standing with both the "Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors" and the "Ontario Institute of Quantity Surveyors". He is also a "Canadian General Standards Board Senior Estimator".

Larry continues to represent Bowie Contracting at many associations.


Craig Bowie, CEC, Vice President

Craig became an integral part of the team in
the early 90's and has experience in all aspects of the business. He began working in the field operations apprenticing in every trade Bowie Contracting does. After working his way up to Project Supervisor, he was brought into the estimating department where his hands-on experience has proven invaluable. His duties include estimating, pricing, job costing, billing, scheduling of jobs and co-ordination.

He has completed the Construction Estimating program at George Brown College of Applied Arts & Technology obtaining his CEC.

Craig is currently on the board of directors with the “Building and Concrete Association (B&CRAO)” and a current board member with “Sealant and Waterproofing Association (SWAO)” and also a Past President of the SWAO. He is a past Director of the Ontario Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

Lately Craig finds himself on the soccer pitch almost every night. If he is not playing soccer himself you can find him dedicating many hours to The Whitchurch Stouffville Soccer Club, where he is the Divisional Coach of the Under 5's.


Keith Bowie, Production Manager, Vice President

2009 Marks Keiths 25th anniversary with Bowie Contracting. He started as an apprentice and has worked his way up to Production Manager. He wears many hats, from being responsible for managing all field production staff, material, tool and equipment ordering, inventory control to being the liaison with customers and Engineers/Architects. He is responsible for not only getting the job done, but also for getting it done on time and on budget! He also is a large contributor to the estimating department.

Keith has never asked an employee to do anything that he hasn't done or wouldn't do himself. This has resulted in a very loyal and dedicated workforce.

Keith holds Certificates for Program Completion for the CSAO health and safety education program for Suspended Access Equipment and Suspended Access Equipment - Train the Trainer. He has taught several "Basics of Fall Protection" courses to employees as well as Sub Contractors, Engineers and Consultants.

Keith currently sits on the Technical committee for the E.I.F.S. Council of Canada as well as serving on the ULC 716.2 “Standard for Installation of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems.


Kathy Bowie, Office Administrator, Secretary/Treasurer

Kathy has over thirty years of experience handling all aspects of office administration. Her responsibilities include; weekly payroll, accounts receivable/ payable, banking, bookkeeping and is the company's liaison with the accountant, bank manager and government.

Kathy is an integral part of job costing and job monitoring. She is fundamental in producing inventory control and cash flow reports.


Kevin Dyke, Field Superintendent

Kevin has over eighteen years of experience as a tradesman in construction restoration and is an integral part of the field operations.

He has evolved from journeyman status to Field Superintendent. His responsibilities include supervision of on site personnel, co-ordination with Production Management scheduling jobs, ordering material and equipment as well as being the company's liaison with the consulting engineer's on site representatives.


Ben Adams, Project Manager / Site Supervisor

Ben has been in construction management since 1998. Ben joined our firm in December 2006 and is currently involved in project management, supervised planning and scheduling, budget/cost control, contract, quality control, and sub-contractor management.

Ben is a graduate of George Brown College where he majored in “Construction Engineering Management Technologist”. During his time at George Brown, Ben, won the award for; ‘Outstanding Professional Conduct During the Bidding Process’ which was given to him by the OIQS. Ben also obtained the award for; ‘Academic Proficiency in Construction Management’ presented from the “Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA).

Bens credentials and affiliations include, but are not limited to; Construction Safety Association, Ontario Safety Supervisor, Training Specialist in Construction Health & Safety, Training in Fall Protection.

Ben is still known to frequent the odd dance hall where his finger jive has everyone in awe; we think he may just be the next champ on “Dancing with the Stars”


 

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