SOLID’s initial operations in Ontario consisted of six people and a handful of trades with a vision. Success focused, goal oriented, and intentionally unconventional, we rapidly made a name for ourselves in the industry. As the demand for our services grew, we hired individuals that shared our vision.

Immediately, each person took ownership for his or her role in the company, and responsibility for the success of every project. Within a year our office grew to a staff of 20, and further expanded to 36 employees in year two. Now over 10 years in, we now provide services Nation-wide, without compromising our people-first mentality.

Our team reflects on and celebrates the efforts that have brought SOLID to this point. Our unrelenting desire to be better than the day before continues to be at the core of everything we do.

Our experience and team-player mentality makes us treat our client’s projects as if they’re our own. We look forward to partnering with you today, to build for a SOLID tomorrow.

SOLID is actively committed to investing in community initiatives and foundations. The following charitable organizations are a few that we have proudly adopted:

- SickKids Foundation

- Sunnybrook Genitourinary Cancer Centre

- Funding for up & coming Olympic Athletes

We challenge ourselves to be socially responsible members of our communities, which is why we feel it is important to be actively involved. With so many wonderful organizations working incredibly hard to make a difference, we ask you, as well as industry colleagues, to give back whenever possible. We would be happy to discuss with you how together we can make a difference today to build for a SOLID tomorrow.

From humble beginnings, our founder has driven SOLID to become one of the largest and most innovative contracting companies in Canada.

In 2008, Mark Porter founded Solid General Contractors Inc. He brought extensive knowledge gained from over 40 years of experience in the industry. His strong industry relationships and vast network of suppliers have been instrumental to SOLID’s ability to establish itself as a leading enterprise with a trademark for excellence.

Mark continues being hands-on in not only the development of the business, but in the development of its people. Mark believes that the team here is SOLID’s greatest asset, and we aren’t done yet.

We continue to attract individuals who are goal-oriented, success-driven, and passionate. Our team of professionals consistently think outside the box, and have turned into leaders themselves. Rather than issuing directives, our leaders support their teams in using creativity and expertise to devise innovative solutions. And when our team is faced with complications, we roll up our sleeves, and seizes the opportunity to set things right, together. We convert hurdles into opportunities.

The team at SOLID takes responsibility and recognizes that open communication and collaboration is vital to calculating the best solutions. Lessons learned from project complications are shared with the team in order to improve processes going forward. We know that the trust built through this type of communication is integral to fostering an environment of innovation, growth, and building for a SOLID tomorrow.

SOLID is a Boutique Developer with a focused approach. Specializing in the development of small to mid-rise buildings. We’ve got your back from getting the plans in, to paint on the walls.

Our New Development Department has multiple in house engineers, architects, planners, and more who work along with owners and their team of professionals to diligently and efficiently deliver on your vision.

Our approach is all about efficiency, transparency, and surrounding ourselves with a team of the industry’s top talent. With added focus on safety, identifying cost saving opportunities, and communication. This allows us to tailor each project to our client’s specific needs; coordinating all aspects of construction from: budgeting, scheduling, planning, administration, trade procurement, and on-site management.

Our decades of experience in executing new developments has led to a gold standard reputation with private and public developers, trade networks, unions, financial institutions, consultants, municipalities, and major stakeholders.

From pre-construction to the finishing touches, and from the office to the field - our team has the passion, experience, and network to provide our clients value in all aspects of constructibility, design, feasibility, and direction.

To SOLID; developments are more than just a number on a contract, we are passionate about building infrastructure to last, worth bragging about for future generations to come.

Our clients’ business is the business of real estate, and the fact that many rental suites sit empty or underperforming is not lost on us.

SOLID is already the preferred service partner for many of the largest property owners and management companies across Canada, assisting them in quickly and efficiently scaling their businesses by providing a one stop shop solution for upgrading each of their buildings to reach their maximal Net Operating Incomes.

And as investors begin to scale, the concept of subbing out their suite renovations to a large volume of smaller contractors’ transitions from a scenario of savings, to a scenario of loss. This loss isn’t just a financial loss in excess of the initially intended savings, but is also a loss of focus, resources, and speed; which then ripples into a limitation of scalability and growth.

And this is where SOLID comes in.

With our streamlined ‘one phone call approach’ we bring simplicity, efficiency, and a team player mentality to assist in your growth. We understand the need for fast turnaround times, and are known for completing these suite upgrades within a one rental period turnaround time.

Our procurement officers work with both local and national suppliers to ensure that materials are ready for installation on schedule. Local contacts are leveraged, and access to national pricing and warehousing capabilities benefit our clients while supporting local communities.

SOLID handles everything from start to finish while bringing value in:

-Buying Power

- Logistical Support

- Availability of Trades

- National Service & Warehousing

- Quality, Transparency & Speed

The rental experience for a tenant expands further than the suites they occupy.

From the exterior curb appeal, to the lobby, common areas and hallways - the perception of these associated areas factor not only into attracting the highest quality tenant, but also for producing the highest possible rental income for the property.

And as investors look to scale, the concept of subbing these capital projects to a multitude of smaller contractors flips on its intention. The initially intended savings ends up reducing efficiencies, focus and speed; which inhibits the ability for scalability and growth.

SOLID has extensive experience in both large and small scale capital renovations and is already the preferred service partner for Capital Improvements with many of the largest property owners and management companies across Canada.

Our 'one phone call approach' brings clients comfort through simplicity, efficiency, and focus on quality - All while bringing national experience, specialization, and availability in executing these upgrades safely within occupied buildings, without tenant disruption.

< If you have intentions of scaling your investments, we are willing to scale with you. But expansion requires consistency and speed, and the diverse yet aligned team at SOLID can be your synergy for maximizing your buildings, while you maximize your business.

When disaster strikes, SOLID is the trusted company to turn to first. Whether you are an adjuster, property manager, or property owner; SOLID is your solution to lean on for transparency, results, and speed.

For homeowners; we understand the layers of frustration you are going through. Being a pre-approved contractor with the largest insurance companies across the nation, we will provide you free advice and speak in terms that you understand, while posturing in your corner to look out for your best interest, taking the burden of vulnerability off of your shoulders.

Whether it is a natural disaster, flood, fire, sewage backup, vehicle impact, or more – One call to our 24 hour emergency line provides you an immediate response and immediate relief Nation-wide.

From the initial call to the finished product, all your administration and operation requirements are dealt with, communicating with adjusters on your behalf to ensure you are properly taken care of, efficiently getting your property and life back to normal.

SOLID has successfully completed numerous multi-million dollar restoration projects; working within the retirement living, long-term care, and property management industries, in addition to restaurants, retail, and townhouse complexes. Past projects have included the Alberta Flood Relief, a sewer line replacement while still maintaining the building’s occupancy, repairs and rebuild caused by a fatal explosion, and structural damage following a water main combustion, as well as countless other general fires, floods, and structural impacts.

With over 100 combined years of experience in dealing with claims and insurance related problems, the disaster and insurance team at SOLID prides themselves on dependability, reliability, and transparency to help you bring the best to the worst of the situations - So when problems arise, you can take comfort that SOLID has your back.

No matter how complicated the problem and task at hand, SOLID has seen and done it all.

From tunnels to remediation, our focus on detail and precision has contributed to becoming experts in a multitude of technical real estate projects. These expertise include but are not limited to; emergency generators, fire protection systems, energy conservation upgrades, environmental aid, remediation, and more.

Specifically, for disinfection and remediation projects; the growing public awareness of the dangers and legal implications of designated substances (mould, asbestos, lead or drug-lab materials), demands that this specialized work be carried out by certified technicians. These projects involving hazardous materials necessitate detailed health and safety protocols. SOLID’s engineers, project managers and in-house technicians are trained and certified, and ensure that air-testing, documentation, demolition and disposal are all carried out with strict compliance to Ministry of the Environment regulations.

The list of possibilities within technical projects are endless, but these are projects that you don’t want just anyone to do. If you are encountering any complicated real estate hurdles, take comfort that the experienced professionals at SOLID will not only help you formulate the solution for the task at hand, but will execute the task as well.

SOLID is driven to produce high performance buildings, and recognizes that maintaining these efficient buildings is of both environmental and economic importance for our clients.

We have procured the most efficient and cost-effective water, power, and gas conservation products on the market. Products which have proven time and time again to produce massive utility savings for our clients far exceeding the investment to incorporate these fixtures.

We have efficiently executed multiple national contracts installing water conservation products such as toilets, shower heads and aerators, as well as energy efficient lighting and heating system enhancements. The implementation of these projects drives down monthly bills for our clients while simultaneously driving up their NOI; thus increasing the value of their buildings, immediately providing a return on investment.

Additionally, SOLID brings even more value to our client’s through the execution of the government audits, paperwork, and submissions to take advantage of the available provincial and federal rebates and funding for sustainability projects.

At SOLID we celebrate our successes as a team. We recognize that team morale and employee satisfaction are directly linked to our company goals, and encourage a healthy work-life balance. Steadfast in our commitment to being a 'people first' company, we empower individuals to show initiative and take actions that promote both achievement of company goals, as well as personal growth. We are not afraid to break with corporate tradition and strive to maintain a lively office environment, complete with pet lizards and a chicken coup at our head office. Fun and engaging team building events, from ping-pong tournaments to baseball games, are facilitated throughout the year. SOLID is the definition of work hard play hard.

The rental experience for a tenant expands further than the suites they occupy.

From the exterior curb appeal, to the lobby, common areas and hallways - the perception of these associated areas factor not only into attracting the highest quality tenant, but also for producing the highest possible rental income for the property.

And as investors look to scale, the concept of subbing these capital projects to a multitude of smaller contractors flips on its intention. The initially intended savings ends up reducing efficiencies, focus and speed; which inhibits the ability for scalability and growth.

SOLID has extensive experience in both large and small scale capital renovations and is already the preferred service partner for Capital Improvements with many of the largest property owners and management companies across Canada.

Our 'one phone call approach' brings clients comfort through simplicity, efficiency, and focus on quality - All while bringing national experience, specialization, and availability in executing these upgrades safely within occupied buildings, without tenant disruption.

< If you have intentions of scaling your investments, we are willing to scale with you. But expansion requires consistency and speed, and the diverse yet aligned team at SOLID can be your synergy for maximizing your buildings, while you maximize your business.