“Integrity and dedication are the foundation upon which our homes are crafted.”

— Greg Seligman

COMPANY BACKGROUND

GES Construction Ltd. has been creating luxury custom homes since 1986. With an innovative and talented master builder at the helm, G.E.S. Construction Ltd. has built quality homes across the southern/central Ontario region. Recognized for its integrity, experience and service in the custom home industry, G.E.S. stands apart with its well constructed and finely finished homes.

As an established genuine custom home builder in Toronto’s most prestigious residential neighborhoods, G.E.S. Construction Ltd. provides Construction Management Services and General Contracting with a specialization in construction of new homes, renovations and historical restorations. With a reputation for being meticulous and conscientious, G.E.S. Construction Ltd. provides service which is second to none.

A maximum of four to five projects are undertaken concurrently, enabling G.E.S.’s president, Greg Seligman, to be personally involved in each project.

In addition to Greg’s expertise, G.E.S. Construction Ltd. also provides experienced and skilled site supervisors on all of their projects. These site supervisors manage and direct the subcontractors and coordinate the work relating to the Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Interior Design components of each project.

During construction, all tasks and materials are tendered to pre-qualified tradesmen and suppliers ensuring competitive pricing and value.

Our emphasis on service extends beyond the construction process. We continue to provide any repairs, maintenance and small renovations to maintain our clients’ utmost satisfaction.

G.E.S. Construction Ltd. works in a wide range of styles and tastes from historical restoration and elegant classics to state of the art contemporary designs. View our portfolio of fine custom homes to learn more.

Testimonials

“Our home built by G.E.S is everything we had hoped it could become. It was a long and complicated project due to heritage issues, but Greg and his team were completely professional, responsive, and guided us through the process. Their reputation for attention to detail is well earned, and we’ve been very happy that our vision, combined with the art of the possible, came together to create our forever home. Their ongoing support to those inevitable issues that crop up after move-in has been consistent with their strong service reputation and quality focus.”

Tim and Lana Hockey, Clients
“By nature we are people who love detail and quality and we are very happy with the work done by G.E.S. They knocked down and completely rebuilt our new house to the highest quality standards and brought the project in on time and in an attentive manner. We received good advice on where to splurge in our budget and where to economize.”

Larry Rosen and Susan Jackson, Clients
“I have been in the development business for just shy of 25 years, and have had the opportunity to see the end product of many different builders. With that knowledge in hand, I knew that if I were ever to build a new home, G.E.S. Construction Ltd. would be my only choice. We are now at the end of the process, and in addition to the quality of the build, the process, with Greg and his team, has been seamless. Thanks G.E.S. for taking on our project.”

Adam and Marla Brown, Clients
“Having worked in the interior design field for over 25 years, my work has graced the covers of Canadian House and Home more than any other Canadian Designer to date. I have been privileged to work with many talented contractors and trades. G.E.S. Construction and Greg Seligman have always been among my favorites. Greg’s attention to budget, detail, completion dates and overall client satisfaction, not to mention the meticulous manner with which he directs his projects, is in my opinion, exemplary. I have been fortunate to work with G.E.S. on many residential projects over the past 10 years, and every job has been completely different in design direction and finishing. G.E.S. has been able to easily accomplish all parameters set from interiors to exteriors with an easy sense of style and construction excellence. Going forward, I hope to collaborate on many more projects with G.E.S., knowing every design project will be spectacular and something to be proud of.”

Sharon Mimran, Client and Interior Designer
“It was with great hesitation and some anxiety that we undertook building a cottage on lake Simcoe. Although the distance isn’t great, my responsibilities and obligations to my business and family did not allow me to be directly involved in the day to day activities of undertaking an extremely significant project. It is with great pleasure that I can truly say the entire process was flawless and stress free. With Greg Seligman’s personal involvement, his incredible staff on site, and the support at the office we were extremely fortunate to entrust this responsibility, and come in under budget, on time and with no disruption in our lives. Being involved in and, living in other newly constructed homes, I am pleasantly surprised and amazed that after 10 years, we have not had one issue or problem with respect to our cottage and the beautiful landscaping built by Mr. Seligman’s other company Greenstone Gardens.”

Rob and Debra Schacter, Clients
“From start to finish we have been impressed by the professionalism and organizational strengths of G.E.S. Greg and all his staff on site and in the office have been consistently responsive to our needs, prompt and well organized. We appreciated the calm, unflappable, “can do” approach they brought to every issue large and small. Nothing was ever impossible. They never over-promised on any deliverable – we knew exactly what we were getting and when. G.E.S. provided us with a beautifully detailed home on budget and on time with maximum efficiency and care. We are thrilled with the results.”

Betsy and Andrew Aziz, Clients
“Having worked as an interior designer for over 25 years, I value working with those that have the level of professionalism and dedication like those of the people at G.E.S. I always feel like it is a real team effort on each and every project. Greg and his team are great at implementing my design vision and are dedicated to realizing the design elements of all aspects of the project. G.E.S. is a real solution orientated group of people, a skill that makes a project rise to a level of excellence that is not often encountered.”

Connie Braemer, Interior Designer
“Living in Aurora, we were somewhat hesitant in using a Toronto based construction management firm, but wanted to ensure that the quality, service and experience was up to our standards and expectations. Our project was extremely complicated and required the expertise of someone who had the experience and knowledge to complete extensive and challenging parameters. Although we had stringent budget restrictions we are extremely delighted that this high end builder was able to adhere to our limitations. We would highly recommend Greg Seligman and both of his companies – G.E.S. Construction and Greenstone Gardens. They not only met our budget, but also provided a level of quality and expertise which exceeded our expectations.”

Mitchell and Dana Schacter, Clients
“When we decided to expand our existing house and essentially add a “new house” to the existing house, we knew it would be a very difficult job in terms of integrating the interior and exterior styles as well as the heating and air conditioning. After we consulted with our architect, we decided on G.E.S. We were not disappointed! Greg has applied his personal attention to detail to ensure that there was an exact match between existing and new house, even down to the leaded pane size! I think it is the attention to detail that sets G.E.S. apart from other general contractors. We were extremely satisfied not only with Greg but also his fantastic foremen and top-notch trades, who were able to complete their work, in a clean and organized work-site, while we remained in our house adjoining the construction site. After G.E.S. completed the job, Greg has been more than willing to come back on site to ensure all mechanicals were working as expected. We would not hesitate to recommend Greg and G.E.S. for any construction job, no matter how large or complicated.”

Eric Gangbar and Lisa Markson, Clients
“I’ve done a myriad of design/build and renovation projects over the past 20 years and I have to say Greg and his team at G.E.S. Construction Ltd. are the best I’ve ever encountered. For my recent home, I always knew I was in good hands with G.E.S. and the finished product surpassed my expectations. Their integrity and experience save not only time but money as well.”

Joel Prussky and Janice Nathanson, Clients
“Just a short note to say how happy Deb and I have been with both the results of the construction project and the subsequent service provided by G.E.S. Construction Ltd. The two year project was essentially on time and we thoroughly enjoyed interfacing with all the trades. G.E.S. Construction Ltd.’s attention to detail was most impressive and the house reflects it. Thank you again for making the whole event so successful.”

Kip and Deb Martin, Clients

Greg Seligman

PRESIDENT & FOUNDER BIOGRAPHY

Owner and President Greg Seligman’s inherent understanding for the construction business, architecture and design was partly due to being exposed to them throughout his life.

“Growing up with a father who is an architect enabled me to appreciate and recognize great design and meticulous attention to detail.”

Mr. Seligman launched his construction career in the high rise residential construction market. He began by working at prominent establishments – first with Evergreen Holdings and then with Strongland Construction – where he built high-rise and commercial/industrial buildings. After grounding his knowledge and expertise in these more complex projects and construction processes, Greg made his foray into the custom residential home market and gained experience working with a variety of custom home builders.

In 1986, G.E.S. Construction Limited was established. Eight years later, Greenstone Gardens Incorporated was born as the landscaping compliment to G.E.S. Construction. Having both aspects of construction coordinated by sister companies simplifies the process and enables the efficient planning and preparation of the landscape elements in conjunction with the construction of the home.

As the president of G.E.S. Construction Ltd., Mr. Seligman is dedicated to providing the best product for the unique needs and tastes of each client. As such, his approach focuses on building for quality versus profit, which ultimately prohibits G.E.S. Construction Ltd. from engaging in speculative housing and ensures a tailor-made home of the highest quality for every client.

Mr. Seligman has completed over 100 projects throughout Toronto during his 30 year career.

BUILDING PROCESS

G.E.S. Construction Ltd. takes pride in our longstanding relationships with our clients, our team of experienced trades people and staff.

Through years of experience and expertise, G.E.S. Construction Ltd. is dedicated to creating a quality project with dedication and attention to detail every step of the way. Our focus is on creating homes of distinction, with exquisite detailing from the inside out. Spectacular elevations, beautiful landscapes and elegant interiors are our specialty. Throughout the construction process, we carefully adhere to all necessary quality control measures and requirements.

At G.E.S Construction Ltd., we focus on achieving the highest standards in construction practices and customer service. We are committed to representing the client’s best interests at all times, and ensuring that the client understands what is required from them throughout the course of the project.

We believe strongly in creating a positive working relationship by being communicative, open and honest. We also protect our clients’ monetary interests throughout the building process and provide appropriate documentation for every transaction that occurs along the way.

Having worked with some of Toronto’s foremost architects, designers and consultants, G.E.S. has been exposed to a variety of innovative products and construction techniques. As a result of our expertise and broad based experience, we are able to assist in the selection of building processes and products, which are not only appropriate for specific projects but are also on the cutting edge of modern technology.

We constantly research the latest in new technologies and building materials. As the custom home building market evolves, G.E.S. ensures that our network of subcontractors are on the forefront of the latest home automation features, engineered construction materials, “green” technology, and most efficient mechanical systems.

We guide our clients through the process so that they are familiar with what to expect along the way, beginning with our pre-construction work right through to our closing date.

GREENSTONE GARDENS