Who Are We?


Johnston Builders is a privately owned contracting firm founded in 1990 by Don Johnston. We started small and have grown slowly into a contractor that can handle even the most complex projects. With a current staff of 45 professionals, the firm has successfully completed a diverse range of construction projects in both the public and private sectors across Western Canada. Check out more about our history!

Johnston Builders specializes in various construction sectors, including commercial, light industrial, institutional, and multi-residential, and has a diverse project portfolio that includes urban retail complexes, hotels, medical facilities, educational institutions, shops/offices, adaptive reuse, and restoration projects. Johnston Builders has been providing design-build, construction management, general contracting and design-assist services to clients for 30 years. Please see our services page for more information on how we can make your next project a success.

Collective Teamwork. Positive Results.


"We guarantee on all of our projects that, no matter what, we will deliver. From owners and consultants to subcontractors and suppliers, our collective approach ensures that there is always a positive result, meaning projects that we can all be proud of and appreciate." - James Hackney, President/CEO

We are propelled by an exceptional team that demonstrate our core values, we build relationships with clients who mirror our core values and we pursue projects that the align with our core values.

Health & Safety


Safety First. Quality Always.


The health and safety of our employees, subcontractors, clients, consultants and the public are of the utmost importance to us at Johnston Builders. We live it every day on every one of our construction sites. It’s part of who we are and how we do business.

Everyone on the Johnston Builders team is accountable for maintaining a vigilant approach to accident prevention and safe work practices throughout all stages of a project. While we adhere to legislative health and safety requirements, we consider these to be the minimum standards on all our projects.

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