Reimar Forming & Construction

What Reimar Forming & Construction does

Reimar Forming & Construction is a Hamilton, Ontario-based concrete forming contractor founded in 2003. The company delivers formwork, architectural formwork, excavation, consultation, and P3 project delivery services to ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) clients and residential high-rise developers across Ontario. Distinct from general contractors, Reimar self-performs the concrete forming scope with what it describes as the highest-skilled tradespeople in the region and emphasizes 100% schedule adherence. Notable completed projects include the BMX Centre (2014) and the Laundry Rooms (2020).

The company generates revenue through project-based contracts with general contractors and developers. Its customer base includes mid-to-large Ontario builders such as Bird Construction, Rosehaven Homes, Core Urban Inc., Gateman Milloy, and Homestead. Operations are concentrated in the Hamilton-Niagara region, with the Niagara footprint expanded via St. Catharines projects. Industry recognition includes an Award of Excellence for Architectural Design (Hamilton) and architectural merit at the Ontario Concrete Awards, reinforcing its positioning in architectural-concrete work.

Reimar has operated continuously for over 20 years with a headcount in the 251–500 range, consistent with a mid-sized, self-performing regional specialty trade. The business is private, with no public financial disclosure, M&A history, or external funding. The model is relationship-driven, project-based, and labor- and equipment-intensive, with the company's competitive proposition centered on schedule reliability and finishing quality on architectural concrete.

Name

Reimar Forming & Construction

Legal name

Reimar Forming & Construction

Website

https://reimar.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Reimar Forming & Construction is a Hamilton, Ontario-based concrete forming contractor founded in 2003. It self-performs formwork, architectural formwork, excavation, and consultation services for ICI clients and residential high-rise developers across the Hamilton-Niagara region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Construction Services

NAICS

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Residential Building Construction (23611), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Concrete forming services
• Architectural formwork
• Cast-in-place concrete
• Construction subcontracting
• Excavation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Concrete Forming Services: Project-based concrete forming services for construction projects. Revenue generated through contracts with general contractors and developers on a per-project basis. Services include formation, placement, and finishing of concrete structures across ICI and residential high-rise sectors.
2. Architectural Formwork: Specialized architectural concrete forming services for unique and challenging structures requiring custom engineered framework.
3. Excavation Services: Bulk and strategic excavation services provided in conjunction with concrete formwork projects.
4. Consultation Services: Project consultation services leveraging strategic relationships with soils consultants, shoring contractors, and structural engineers to help turn budget projects into reality.
5. P3 Project Delivery: Public-private partnership project delivery model handling various execution methods for government and institutional projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Reimar Forming & Construction is a full-service concrete forming subcontractor providing formation, placement, and finishing of concrete structures for Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI) and residential high-rise projects. Its core offerings include general formwork, award-winning architectural formwork for unique and complex structures, cast-in-place concrete work, board-formed concrete, bulk excavation, and project consultation tied to soils consultants, shoring contractors, and structural engineers.

Product overview

Reimar Forming & Construction is a full-service concrete forming company offering an integrated portfolio of construction services. The core offerings include Formwork (concrete structure formation for ICI and residential high-rise) and Architectural Formwork (award-winning custom engineered frameworks for unique structures), supported by Excavation, Consultation, Pricing Models (including P3 partnerships), and Scoping services. The company operates primarily in Hamilton and the Niagara region of Ontario, serving communities across the province since 2003.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formwork (Concrete Forming Services) Formation, placement, and finishing of concrete structures for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) projects as well as residential high-rise developments. Delivered to general contractors and developers on a per-project basis across Ontario.
• Architectural Formwork Custom engineered framework for challenging and unique architectural structures requiring advanced formwork and design requirements, including architecturally exposed interior and exterior concrete features, board-formed walls, and cast-in-place launch ramp structures. Award-winning service recognized by Hamilton's Urban Design and Architecture Awards committee and the Ontario Concrete Awards.
• Excavation Services Bulk and strategic excavation services with equipment and operators for various project types, provided in conjunction with concrete formwork to ensure project efficiency and streamlined delivery.
• Consultation Services Project planning and execution consultation leveraging strategic relationships with soils consultants, shoring contractors, and structural engineers to deliver financially viable and successful projects. Helps bridge the gap between design and construction.
• P3 Project Delivery Public-private partnership (P3) project delivery model handling various execution methods for government and institutional projects. Allows Reimar to stay at the forefront of industry changes and pursue new project execution avenues in Ontario.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% schedule adherence since inception in 2003
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bird ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBird Construction engaged Reimar as concrete forming subcontractor for McMaster Engineering Technology Building project (2009). Bird Construction served as General Contractor for the 5-storey, 125,000 square foot cast-in-place concrete structure including architecturally exposed interior and exterior features.
• Gateman MilloycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGateman Milloy engaged Reimar as concrete forming contractor for Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre project (2014). Project involved cast-in-place concrete launch ramp structure including board-formed walls.
• Rosehaven HomescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRosehaven Homes engaged Reimar for concrete forming services on Kiwi Condos development, a multi-unit residential building in downtown Hamilton. Project completed May 2019.
• Core Urban Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCore Urban Inc. engaged Reimar for concrete forming work on The Laundry Rooms boutique accommodations project in downtown Hamilton. Building has 40 suites, project completed August 2020.
• HomesteadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHomestead engaged Reimar for concrete forming work on The Shipman Apartments development at 32 Towering Heights Boulevard, St. Catharines.
• Soils ConsultantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic relationships with soils consultants as part of project consultation services to help turn budget projects into reality.
• Shoring ContractorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic relationships with shoring contractors as part of project consultation and excavation services.
• Structural EngineersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic relationships with structural engineers as part of consultation services for financially viable and successful project execution.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Buttcon Limited: Ontario-based general contractor and concrete services provider active in ICI, high-rise residential, and mixed-use developments. Closely comparable to Reimar in scope mix — concrete structure execution for developers and institutional owners in the GTA and Southwestern Ontario.
• Maple Reinders Constructors: Mississauga-based full-service concrete and construction firm offering poured-in-place concrete, foundations, and specialty concrete work across Ontario. Directly comparable to Reimar as a specialty concrete contractor serving ICI and infrastructure clients in overlapping geographies.
• Quinan Construction Limited: Ontario-based construction management and general contractor with strong industrial and commercial building practice. Comparable to Reimar in serving industrial and institutional clients in Ontario and competing for cast-in-place concrete scope.

Others

• Bird Construction Inc. Major Canadian general contractor and a disclosed Reimar client (McMaster Engineering Technology Building). Not a direct competitor — Reimar is engaged as a forming subcontractor on Bird-led projects — but adjacent ecosystem participant whose project pipeline materially drives Reimar's revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Aecon Group Inc. Large Canadian construction and infrastructure conglomerate with industrial, commercial, and civil capabilities. Competitively comparable at the project level where Aecon self-performs concrete work on Ontario ICI and infrastructure builds.
• Pomerleau Inc. Major Canadian general contractor with strong ICI and high-rise residential practice across Ontario. Comparable to Reimar on commercial and institutional concrete work but operating at a national scale and typically as prime contractor.
• Graham Construction: Western-Canadian-headquartered contractor with growing Ontario ICI and infrastructure presence. Comparable as a broader incumbent that competes for the same institutional and commercial concrete scopes where Reimar participates.
• PCL Constructors Canada Inc. One of Canada's largest general contractors with extensive ICI, civil, and high-rise capabilities including self-performed concrete work. Competes with Reimar for the same Ontario ICI and high-rise clients but at materially larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• EllisDon Corporation: Major Canadian construction services company with significant ICI, institutional, and high-rise residential presence in Ontario. Overlaps with Reimar on cast-in-place concrete scopes but typically acts as prime contractor on projects where Reimar would be a forming subcontractor.

Emerging players

• Cementation Canada: Specialty concrete and foundation contractor active across Canada with capabilities in structural concrete, foundations, and shaft work. Comparable to Reimar as a niche concrete specialist pursuing complex forming scopes in Ontario and adjacent provinces.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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