Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions
Founded in 2015, RITESTART is a qualified general contractor, design builder, and construction manager specializing in institutional, industrial, and commercial projects. Our leadership team brings over 15 years of combined experience in the ICI sector, delivering high-quality results through superior craftsmanship and rigorous quality control. We prioritize client partnerships to achieve sustainable planning and success, guided by a commitment to exceed industry standards. Our team excels in problem-solving for complex projects, with a track record of managing high-value developments under challenging conditions. We maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors, ensuring seamless coordination and exceptional outcomes.Our services span pre-construction planning, construction execution, and post-construction support, including detailed training and follow-up checkups. Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, we combine technical expertise with a client-centric approach to optimize project value. Our founders, James Duncan and Darryl Edmonds, lead with proven leadership in project management and construction operations. We approach every project as a showcase, maintaining strict adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality benchmarks. Through continuous adaptation to industry needs, we provide clients with the most effective solutions throughout their project lifecycle.
Services
General Contracting
Construction Management
Design-Build
Pre-Construction
Construction
Post-Construction
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Over 15 years of combined experience in ICI sector leadership roles
- Proven problem-solving expertise for complex construction challenges
- Comprehensive pre-construction planning to minimize costs and delays
- Commitment to quality and client satisfaction across all project phases
- Seamless project execution from start to finish with dedicated teams
Services
General Contracting
We manage full-scale construction projects from design to completion. Our team coordinates all aspects of work, ensuring quality control and adherence to schedules. Clients benefit from our competitive bidding process and comprehensive project oversight.
Construction Management
Our construction management services provide expert guidance throughout the development process. We collaborate with design teams and subcontractors to optimize project outcomes, focusing on cost control, risk mitigation, and timely execution.
Design-Build
This single-source approach combines design and construction under one contract. We coordinate all team members during the design phase to ensure alignment with client objectives, reducing project timelines and enhancing cost certainty.
Pre-Construction
We engage early to maximize project potential through detailed planning and cost analysis. Our services include value engineering, scheduling, and risk assessment to establish clear parameters before construction begins.
Post-Construction
Our commitment extends beyond project completion. We provide comprehensive training, detailed operations manuals, and 11-month follow-up checkups to ensure long-term facility performance and client satisfaction.
People
James Duncan
President
With over 15 years of experience, James leads RITESTART as President. He oversees company direction and manages complex projects exceeding $50M in value, focusing on quality and client value.
Darryl Edmonds
Vice-President
Darryl oversees construction operations with 15+ years of field experience. As Vice-President, he ensures successful project delivery through expert coordination and relationship management across all project phases.
Questions
What construction sectors does RITESTART specialize in?
We focus on institutional, industrial, and commercial construction projects across Ontario.
How does RITESTART ensure project quality?
Through rigorous quality control processes, experienced leadership, and comprehensive post-construction follow-up checkups.
What project delivery methods do you offer?
We provide general contracting, construction management, and design-build delivery methods.
How do you handle project challenges?
Our team proactively identifies potential issues during planning and applies proven problem-solving expertise during execution.
What pre-construction services are included?
We offer value engineering, cost analysis, scheduling, and risk assessment during the planning phase.
Do you provide post-construction support?
Yes, we include training sessions, operations manuals, and an 11-month follow-up checkup for all projects.
