Leadership & experience
60+ years of combined senior leadership expertise across industrial, commercial, institutional, residential and healthcare sectors.
ABOUT DILIGENT
Built on trust.
60+ years of combined senior leadership expertise
General Contractor · Construction Manager · Design-Build Contractor
ABOUT THE COMPANYDEFINED BY EXCELLENCE
ABOUT DILIGENTDefined by excellence.
Defined by excellence.
Driven by detail.
60+Years of combined
senior leadership expertise
senior leadership expertise
Diligent Construction delivers turnkey renovations, alterations and custom-built projects across industrial, commercial, institutional, residential and healthcare environments.
Quality workmanship, reliability, attention to detail and strong client relationships guide the work.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR · CONSTRUCTION MANAGER · DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTOR
OUR ADVANTAGEEXPERIENCE · CARE · DELIVERY
WHY CHOOSE DILIGENTThe details make
The details make
the difference.
Integrated project delivery
General Contracting, Construction Management and Design-Build supported by careful coordination, value engineering and clear communication.
Confidence in active environments
Experience working in existing and fully operational facilities, with an emphasis on reliability, quality, safety and lasting client relationships.
LEADERSHIPTHE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK
Experienced people.
Shared commitment.
President (Owner)
Dajlan “Landi” Troka
24+ years · H&S certifications · Passive House trained
Leads business strategy, client relationships and delivery partnerships across commercial and residential construction.
Vice President (Owner)
Limoz Baho
24+ years · H&S certifications · Passive House trained
Directs teams, procurement, budgets and schedules, coordinating consultants and trades across complex construction programs.
Managing Director
Dr. Ahmed Shaat, BEng (Hons), PhD, P.Eng, PMP®
24+ years · P.Eng · PMP® · IPAC certified
Brings structural engineering, design consultancy and construction management expertise to institutional, healthcare and infrastructure projects.
Global Director, Organizational Development & Growth
Cindy Shinehoft
25+ years · Senior portfolio & program leadership
Guides portfolio strategy, client relationships, talent development and complex programs for North American and global organizations.
OUR PRESENCECANADA
OUR PRESENCEThree cities.
Three cities.
One standard of delivery.
From coast to capital to the Greater Toronto Area, Diligent brings the same care to planning, coordination and construction.
West Coast
Vancouver.
Diligent’s Vancouver presence extends the company’s project-delivery approach to Canada’s West Coast, with the same focus on quality, coordination and reliable execution.
National Capital Region
Ottawa.
Diligent’s Ottawa presence supports the company’s continued growth in the National Capital Region, bringing disciplined planning, collaboration and detailed project delivery to every assignment.
Ontario
Toronto.
Toronto is at the heart of Diligent’s Ontario operations, supporting the company’s general contracting, construction management and design-build work across a diverse range of project environments.
City photography illustrates each location; images do not depict Diligent office buildings.
VISION & MISSIONOUR COMMITMENTS
PURPOSE IN EVERY PROJECTMeasured by
Measured by
what matters.
100%ON TIME
100%ON BUDGET
100%QUALITY & SUSTAINABILITY
The preferred partner for challenging work.
To be the preferred contractor for challenging projects through excellent execution, budget discipline, schedule management, quality and safety.
Deliver with purpose and accountability.
Bring experienced planning to renovations in existing, fully operational facilities—optimizing schedules and budgets while delivering quality, value engineering, sustainability and safety.
OUR APPROACHFROM PLANNING TO DELIVERY
HOW WE WORKConsidered from
Considered from
day one.
Disciplined planning, collaboration and attention to requirements at every stage.
- 01
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Anticipating risks early and managing them throughout delivery.
- 02
Integrated & Collaborative Approach
Working closely with clients, consultants and project partners.
- 03
Communication & Coordination
Clear lines of communication across the entire project team.
- 04
Logistics Management
Coordinated staging, access, sequencing and site operations.
- 05
Client Requirements & Compliance
Understanding project requirements and respecting client priorities.
- 06
Code Compliance
Working within applicable building codes and project standards.
CORE VALUESPEOPLE · INTEGRITY · SERVICE
Built on what
matters.
01Employee Quality of Life
Career growth, fair hiring, a comfortable working environment and ongoing training.
02Company Ethics & Drive
Continuous improvement, quality management and a commitment to better service.
03Customer Focused
Responsive service, clear communication, consistent follow-up and timely completion.
PROJECT ORGANIZATIONBUILT AROUND ACCOUNTABILITY
PROJECT ORGANIZATIONOne team.
One team.
Clear accountability.
A coordinated structure connecting client priorities with site leadership and skilled project teams.
- Client
- Diligent Leadership
- Project Manager / Project Coordinator
- Project Superintendent / Foremen
- Skilled Trades & Specialized Subcontractors
CAPACITYINSURANCE & BONDING
OUR CAPACITYCoverage with
Coverage with
confidence.
$10MLiability Insurance
$5MPollution Insurance
$5MAutomobile Insurance
$50M+Bonding available upon request
QUALIFICATIONSREGISTRATIONS · MEMBERSHIPS · ACCREDITATIONS
COMPANY QUALIFICATIONSEstablished.
Established.
Accountable.
Diligent Construction Inc. is a registered corporation, registered and covered under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
Toronto Construction Association
Member
Tarion
Registered
Home Construction Regulatory Authority
Registered
Passive House Canada
Member
SafeContractor
Accredited
COR®
HEALTH & SAFETYSAFETY AT EVERY STAGE
HEALTH & SAFETYSafety is built
Safety is built
into the work.
Formal policies, training and specialist support inform Diligent's work in demanding project environments.
- Health & Safety Manual, Policies & Guidelines
- H&S Checklists
- H&S Training
- IPAC Certified
- SafeContractor Accredited
- COR Certification in Progress
- Safety consulting partnership — Adriatica & Safety-First Consulting Professional Corporation
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