About Us

2013 to 2017

2020 to Today

2013 to 2017

Constructionlab Ltd. traces its roots back to 2013. Adult continuing professional development (CPD) in the Canadian construction sector was in a state of infancy in Canada at that time. Choices to upskill, or side skill were limited to a return to expensive post-secondary institutions. The firm was formed to alter that trend, and provide organized curriculum supporting CPD for Canadian professionals already working in construction management roles. Our early work included in-class delivery of courses designed by us as well as the Canadian Construction Association and BuildForce Canada.

2017 to 2019

2020 to Today

2013 to 2017

Constructionlab, the name of the firm was formalized in 2017. Growth over the previous 4 years, through dedication and hard work building a service to industry began to stabilize and clients and industry partners began to prioritize professional development recognizing it returned value for investment. The firm's client list grew by 600% from 2016 to 2019 adding partners in 2 provinces in addition to Ontario. Curriculum design and broader learning and development consulting services were added in 2019 with a commission by Confederation College to deliver training in First Nations communities.

2020 to Today

As with many service based businesses, 2020 was a year of transformation for the firm, moving from in-class delivery of courses and workshops, to on-line LIVE facilitator led courses and workshops. Constructionlab was formally incorporated in March 2020, and Virtual Chalk TM was created to deliver training on-line. In 2022, JOBSITE The Board Game TM series of fun and educational games were introduced with copyrights granted in Canada and the USA. Today, a return to in-class training with additional consulting engagements places Constructionlab as a leader in learning innovation and delivery across Canada.

Current Workbook

2022 Q4 into 2023 Q1 and Q2

Constructionlab's current workbook across 3 business units looks strong heading into 2023. In the fall of 2022 we will complete a guide to procurement best practices for the Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario. As we demonstrate continued growth and flexibility, we will deliver a brand new course for a provincial labour relations leadership group, developing 20 plus hours of content. JOBSITE The Board Game, our unique one-of-a kind construction and design educational product series is growing in sales volume each month and our in-class and on-line facilitation services remain strong and growing as our core business revenue. In the fall of 2022 we welcome 4 new construction association clients elevating our reach in 2 more provinces for a total of 6 provinces served across Canada. In 2023, we will be building a new program called After The Tools - aimed at supporting workers choosing to work longer in life, transitioning to management or desiring to run trade businesses.

Derek Smith

Marcel Mongeon

Principal, Constructionlab Ltd. Senior Facilitator

Specialist in:

Project Management

Construction Labour Relations

CCDC Contracts

Contract Administration

Consultant Engagement +

Contract Documents, Drawings and Specifications

Construction Act, Prompt Payment

On Site Productivity

Industry Best Practices

Conflict Resolution/Mediation

Marcel Mongeon

Lawyer

President, Mongeon Consulting Guest Facilitator

Specialist in:

Construction Dispute Adjudication

Information Technology

Construction Act/Prompt Payment

Mediation/Arbitration

ODACC Adjudicator

Alf Balassone

Marcel Mongeon

Alf Balassone

P. Eng,

President, Consult4Construct

Guest Facilitator

Specialist in:

Project Management

Construction Labour Relations

Contract Administration

On Site Productivity

Project Financial Performance

Construction Project Delivery Methods

What people say about our Workshops and our Leadership

About Soft Skills for Hard Job Sites

" Hi Derek, Thanks for all the content over the past few days. There was a lot of beneficial information relevant to both work and home life that I can take away from this course. Thanks again, and hopefully our paths will cross again."

Jeff Leary

RJS-Construction, Surrey BC

About Prompt Payment, and Properly Invoicing to Avoid Adjudication

"Hello Derek, thanks again for an excellent presentation on prompt payment and invoicing properly. I really love the tools you have developed for us to understand and use the new legislation to our benefit."

Kevin Bermingham

Electric Group Ltd., Toronto ON

"Derek is an outstanding course author and facilitator. He creates a learning environment where students not only gain from his vast personal knowledge and experience, but also through specifically structured simulations that provoke high level reflection and critical thinking skills for course participants. Having now hired Derek to deliver 5 different construction industry courses, I cannot recommend him enough."

Adam Pinder

Executive Director

Sault Ste. Marie Construction Association

About Construction 101 and Beyond

“Just a quick note to say that some of my staff, including my manager of Construction, attended the OCA’s Construction 101 training on November 21st and 22nd. I had an opportunity to get their feedback and the course was described as nothing short of amazing. They had a lot of positive comments on the material and the instructor. In fact, I have received nothing but positive feedback"

Alain Dorion

Directeur principal/Senior Director

Real Property Contracting Directorate

Public Services and Procurement Canada

About the Founding of Canada BIM Council

"As with all projects that we have worked together, and especially in the case of the Canada BIM Council (CANBIM) experience, I found that he conducted himself in a professional manner and with great integrity as you would expect of any business leader. The vision was exciting but the task challenging and Derek was the perfect leader to take it on. Derek's passion, effort, focus and time invested to get it started was truly amazing and the achievement significant. Our industry was changed for the better and because of his vision, Building Information Modeling evolved into a major driving force in our industry"

Mark Casaletto, President CMD, Canada

About Us

2013 to 2017

2020 to Today

2013 to 2017

2017 to 2019

2020 to Today

2013 to 2017

2020 to Today

2020 to Today

2020 to Today

Current Workbook

2022 Q4 into 2023 Q1 and Q2

Derek Smith

Marcel Mongeon

Marcel Mongeon

Marcel Mongeon

Marcel Mongeon

Marcel Mongeon

Alf Balassone

Marcel Mongeon

Alf Balassone

What people say about our Workshops and our Leadership

Our commitment to excellence has earned us acclaim

Memberships in Professional and Trade Associations

A Sampling of our Clients