Jon Nelken

An Architectural technologist, designer and Master Carpenter with more than 25 years in the
construction/contracting industry who brings an exemplary attention to detail, with a focus on
the larger picture and the drive to ensure that the work managed is done correctly through the
initial process.
With an extensive history of hands-on construction skills; I have developed a strong
understanding of materials such as wood frame, steel, masonry and precast concrete
construction for use in all manners of institutional, commercial, and residential environments. I
have developed, and still maintain, my understanding and application of building codes,
specifications, estimation, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
● Winner of OAA / AATO competition for Large Building Design in 2018
● Operated a successful general contracting business for over 20 years.
● Managed more than 300 renovation projects with budgets exceeding $1,000,000 up to
projects of $6,000,000
● Mentored over 20 junior carpenters in the 20+ years I have been in the industry..
● Key player on multi-million dollar residential and commercial projects including interior
renovations for Toronto General Hospital, Mount Sinai General Hospital, and Sick Kids
Hospital
● Designed exhibits for Toronto and Barrie National Home Shows
● Extensive consulting work for various custom and one off projects that extend beyond
the construction industry
● Designed custom tools, through to manufacturing and sales throughout Ontario

• Humber College of Applied Technology, September 2014 – March 2017
• Architectural Technology – 96% Final GPA
• Winner OAA Competition Large Building Historical redesign
• Commercial Carpentry Apprenticeship, June 1996 – May 2000
• Junior Carpenter – 1992 –1996
  • Commercial and Residential Interiors and Renovations
  • Trained in Commercial Construction Techniques and Systems
  • Extensively trained in carpentry, drywall systems, plastering, commercial and
  retail building systems.