Jackman
Jackman Ltd. is a Kitchener, Ontario-based construction management and general contracting firm operating three divisions—Construction, Drywall, and Renovation—serving commercial, multi-residential, and residential clients across Ontario with specialized mass timber expertise.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersKitchener, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Jackman does
Jackman Ltd. (operating as Jackman Group of Companies) is a Kitchener, Ontario-based construction management and general contracting firm founded in 2011 by Eric Jackman. From its headquarters at 2085 Shirley Drive, the firm runs three co-located operating divisions: Jackman Construction (commercial fit-outs, multi-residential builds, and design-build services), Jackman Drywall (drywall and acoustics for apartments, condos, and commercial projects), and Jackman Renovation (residential additions and renovations, established in 2020). The company employs 50+ full-time staff across Project Managers, Site Superintendents, Coordinators, Carpenters and Labourers, and delivers projects ranging from large-scale multi-residential towers (The Carmine, 10 storeys, 128 units) to commercial manufacturing facilities (BLENDTEK, 85,000 square feet) and community housing.
The firm differentiates through design-build capabilities that bring contractor input from the concept stage, plus specialized expertise in mass timber construction including glulam columns and nail laminated timber (NLT) panels. One Young Street represents the first new mass timber building in Waterloo Region, and Passage House demonstrates rapid 7-month delivery of an 18-unit transitional housing shelter using prefabricated mass timber techniques in partnership with Element5 and R-Hauz. Jackman holds Tarion Registered Builder certification, is pursuing COR Certification, and maintains active memberships with the Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA) and Greater KW Chamber of Commerce.
Revenue is generated through professional services contracts covering construction management, general contracting, drywall and acoustics, and renovation work, with project quotes provided on a per-engagement basis and no publicly disclosed pricing. Customers span technology firms (eSentire, Thalmic Labs/North), automotive dealerships (Honda, Ford, Cambridge Honda, Crosby Volkswagen), real estate developers (R-Hauz, Fusion Homes, Perimeter Development), and food processing operations (BLENDTEK). The company is founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no external investment, private equity, or venture capital involvement, and serves the Waterloo Region and broader Ontario market.
Jackman firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Jackman
- Legal name
- Jackman Ltd.
- Website
- https://jackmanltd.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Jackman Ltd. is a Kitchener, Ontario-based construction management and general contracting firm operating three divisions—Construction, Drywall, and Renovation—serving commercial, multi-residential, and residential clients across Ontario with specialized mass timber expertise.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Jackman is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kitchener
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Jackman business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Construction Management Services: Full-service construction management from project budgeting through full management to project completion, including design-build services, value engineering, schedule monitoring, change management, and post-construction warranty support.
- General Contracting: General contracting services for commercial fit-outs, multi-residential builds, design-build projects, and various construction types including office spaces, home additions, car detailing centers, apartment buildings, and parking lots.
- Drywall and Acoustics Services: Specialized drywall services for apartment, condo buildings, multi-residential and commercial contracts with emphasis on communication, quality, and timelines from start to turnover.
- Renovation Services: Residential and commercial renovation services including house additions, renovations, and professional craftsmanship with Project Managers, Site Supervisors and Skilled Labourers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
Jackman product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Jackman Ltd. is a Kitchener, Ontario-based construction firm operating through three divisions (Jackman Construction, Jackman Drywall, and Jackman Renovation). It provides general contracting, construction management, drywall and acoustics, and renovation services across the Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI), multi-residential, and residential renovation segments, with growing expertise in mass timber construction using glulam columns and NLT panels.
Product overview
Jackman Group of Companies operates as a construction management, general contracting, renovation, excavation and drywall firm with three distinct divisions: Jackman Construction (full-service construction management and design-build), Jackman Drywall (specializing in multi-residential and commercial drywall and acoustics), and Jackman Renovation (residential renovation services). The divisions work in close proximity to deliver commercial fit-outs, multi-residential builds, and residential projects from the Waterloo Region and beyond.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- Passage House: 2-storey, 18-unit rapid housing built in 7 months using mass timber construction
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Jackman
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Jackman technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
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Jackman partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Element5corePartnership for mass timber construction projects including the Passage House, a 2-storey 18-unit transitional housing shelter built using prefabricated mass timber techniques. Element5 provided mass timber construction expertise for rapid housing pilot project completed in 7 months.
- R-HauzcorePartnership for Passage House project in Town of East Gwillimbury - a brand-new transitional housing shelter under York region's and the Blue Door Shelter Program. R-Hauz provided the housing concept and program while Jackman provided construction expertise.
- Timmerman TimberworkscoreSupplier for One Young Street mass timber project. Timmerman Timberworks at their Ontario facility turns Canadian wood into glulam columns and nail laminated timber (NLT) panels for the first new Mass Timber building in Waterloo Region.
- Assembly CorpminorProject partner for St. Matthew's House community housing project at 412 Barton St., Hamilton. Assembly Corp worked alongside Jackman to gather donations for seniors benefiting from St. Matthew's programming.
- The WoodsideminorProject partner for The Woodside at 270 Spadina Ave - a multi-phase construction project with 90 units in Phase 2 including underground parking garage and surface level parking.
- Hawkeye FilmsminorCreative partner for The Woodside project documentation and promotional materials.
- The Rose CorporationminorProject partner for The Woodside multi-phase development at 270 Spadina Ave.
- Greater KW Chamber of CommerceminorActive member of the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce, participating in regional business community activities and initiatives.
- GVCA (Grand Valley Construction Association)minorActive member of GVCA, supporting the construction industry community and professional development.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Jackman competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- EllisDon Corporation: One of Canada's largest construction services companies, delivering ICI, multi-residential, and design-build projects nationally. Significantly larger incumbent operating in Jackman's Ontario service territory on similar project types.
- Bird Construction: Publicly traded Canadian general contractor executing commercial, institutional, multi-residential, and industrial projects nationally. Larger incumbent with overlapping ICI scope but broader geographic and segment reach than Jackman.
- Pomerleau: Major Canadian construction firm delivering ICI, multi-residential, and civil projects across provinces. Larger incumbent that competes with Jackman for institutional and multi-residential builds when extending into Ontario.
- PCL Construction: Major North American general contractor with substantial Ontario operations across commercial, institutional, and multi-residential construction. Larger incumbent with overlapping client types and delivery models.
- Graham Construction: Canadian general contractor with Ontario operations executing commercial, institutional, and multi-residential builds. Larger incumbent competitor with overlapping project profiles but broader geographic footprint.
Direct peers
- Aquicon Construction: Ontario-based general contractor providing design-build, construction management, and general contracting services to ICI and multi-residential clients. Similar mid-sized Ontario competitor with comparable service mix.
- Magil Construction: Canadian general contractor with strong Ontario presence delivering commercial, institutional, and multi-residential projects. Competes directly with Jackman for ICI and apartment/condo build contracts in the same regional market.
- Reliance Construction Group: Ontario-based general contractor focused on commercial, industrial, and multi-residential construction. Comparable regional peer competing for similar mid-rise and fit-out work in the Greater Toronto and Southwestern Ontario areas.
- Buttcon Limited: Ontario-headquartered general contractor delivering commercial, residential, and institutional projects including mid- and high-rise construction. Comparable in scale and geography to Jackman, with overlapping multi-residential and ICI pursuits.
- Maple Reinders: Ontario-based construction firm offering design-build, general contracting, and project management across commercial, industrial, and multi-residential sectors. Closely comparable mid-sized Ontario contractor competing in the same ICI and multi-residential bid pool.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Jackman leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Jackman subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Jackman funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Jackman M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Jackman
What does Jackman do?
Jackman Ltd. is a Kitchener, Ontario-based construction firm operating through three divisions (Jackman Construction, Jackman Drywall, and Jackman Renovation). It provides general contracting, construction management, drywall and acoustics, and renovation services across the Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI), multi-residential, and residential renovation segments, with growing expertise in mass timber construction using glulam columns and NLT panels.
Is Jackman a public or private company?
Jackman is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Jackman founded?
Jackman was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Jackman based?
Jackman is headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Jackman make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Construction Management Services are the primary driver. The others are general Contracting, drywall and Acoustics Services and renovation Services.
Who are Jackman's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are EllisDon Corporation, Bird Construction, Pomerleau, PCL Construction and Graham Construction. Direct peers are Aquicon Construction, Magil Construction, Reliance Construction Group, Buttcon Limited and Maple Reinders.
Does Jackman have an API?
No public API is recorded for Jackman.