The Haebler name carries a proud legacy of meeting the highest quality standards while providing the attention to detail that our customers, modern design and the delivery of trouble-free buildings require. We work hard to keep abreast of new developments in construction technology and continually upgrade the skills and knowledge of our staff. What’s more, our multifaceted approach allows us to consistently meet budgets and deadlines, setting us apart from many other contracting firms.
A Focus on Value
At Haebler, we are not volume driven. Instead, we are motivated by customer satisfaction — meaning we constantly assess how we can improve quality, costs or timeframe, and work closely with all parties to increase the value we deliver.
Experience and Expertise
Our portfolio includes a broad range of project types over several decades, bringing many levels of expertise to bear on the side of our clients. This includes the ability to work with leading-edge design materials, adherence to zero-tolerance standards and a special proficiency with concrete. We also have a proven ability to support a fast-track approach to building and state-of-the-art cost control systems.
Fairness and Flexibility
We recognize the need for flexibility throughout the construction process, from initial concept to project completion. Our customer approach has always been to provide uncompromising service by being open, fair and adaptable.
A Hands-on Team Approach
At Haebler, teamwork is of paramount importance. We prefer to be actively involved, working initially with the owner and architects on preliminary drawings or concepts, continuing through the design phase to ensure the design tailors the budget, and ultimately managing the construction phase to ensure successful project completion.
Senior Management Team
Roland Haebler
President
Roland oversees all aspects of the company’s operations and takes a hands-on approach to dealing with all customer projects. Roland has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, and is the author of numerous papers on construction techniques. Roland has a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Applied Science from the Technical University of Nova Scotia, and a Diploma in Engineering from Dalhousie University.
Suzanne Bailuk
VP, Finance
Suzanne joined the company in March 2002 and is responsible for all accounting and personnel management at Haebler. She has over 20 years of experience in construction accounting. Suzanne has completed years 1 and 2 of the Gold Seal Project Management course, and has taken numerous Financial Management courses at BCIT and through the CGA.
Trevor Heide
Project Director
Trevor brings over 30 years of construction experience to the project management team. With a focus on putting together the right team for the project, Trevor’s careful attention to detail ensures that the construction team has the personnel composition and skillset to succeed. His scheduling, coordinating and interpersonal skills help ensure that the work proceeds in an efficient and organized fashion.
The Haebler Team
Art Lehwald
Sr Site Superintendent
Art has over 30 years of experience working in the construction industry, starting at a young age when he helped his brother build houses over the summer holidays. He began his carpentry apprenticeship working on underground parking lots with three levels of wood-frame apartments above before moving on to bigger commercial jobs. Art became a site superintendent at age 26, and has remained an outstanding one ever since.
Thomas Haebler
Project Manager
Thomas started working on construction sites at a young age during his summer holidays. After graduating from Civil Engineering at Dalhousie University in 2015, he joined The Haebler Group full time, where he assists with estimating, project coordination and project management. Thomas' site experience, coupled with his technical education, help him to be a bridge between consultants and subtrades.
Will Thompson
Sr Project Manager
Will is an experienced project manager who brings to The Haebler Group over 18 years of experience in the construction industry. He has excellent communication skills and an extensive knowledge base that he uses to find solutions to the most challenging and demanding construction projects.
Juan Castillo
Sr Estimator
Juan joined the Haebler Group in 2019 after working in the construction business for 14 years. Originally a carpenter, he completed degrees in Architectural & Building Engineering Technology and Construction Management at BCIT, and has been estimating large-scale projects since 2012.
Perry Hatzisavva
Site Superintendent
Perry started working with Haebler in 2009. He is a skilled Superintendent with a vast experience in rough and finished carpentry, heritage remediation, wood framing, concrete forming, high-end home construction, and general construction.
Lo Rueger
Site Superintendent
Lo brings 16 years of leadership experience to Haebler construction sites. He started as a carpenter with The Haebler Group in 2009, ably working his way up to site superintendent. He brings hands-on experience, a “can do” attitude and attention to detail on every project he supervises for Haebler.
Lubomir Varga
Site Superintendent
Lubo is a skilled Superintendent with decades of experience in rough and finished carpentry, general construction, concrete forming and home renovations.
Salil Jawadekar
Sr Project Manager
Salil joined Haebler December 2020. Salil is a determined, goal oriented construction industry professional with experience working in teams, supervising technical personnel, and exceeding construction operations and development goals.
Cole Barber
Sr Project Coordinator / Jr Project Manager
Cole joined Haebler March 2021. Cole is an energetic, diligent EIT. He has an ability to communicate effectively and create positive relationships with Architects, Engineers, Trade Workers, and internal team members to solve complex issues.
Aaron Thibault
Site Superintendent
Aaron has over 18 years of experience in construction management working his way up from a lead hand to a Superintendent. Aaron prides himself on the good relationships he builds with the trades, Consultants, Clients, and his fellow coworkers. He is safety conscious and takes ownership of the site.
Awards
2021
VRCA Award of Excellence
Heritage Award
Vancouver College Phase 1a & Phase 1b
2015
VRCA Award of Excellence
Silver Winner, General Contractor $15-40 Million
Congregation Beth Israel
2013
VRCA Award of Excellence
Heritage Restoration Award
Crofton House School Old Residence
2012
VRCA Award of Excellence
Silver Winner, General Contractor Under $15 Million
Hillcrest Park Legacy Community Centre
2010
VRCA Award of Excellence
Gold Winner, General Contractor $15-$40 Million
Crofton House Senior School
2010
VRCA Award of Excellence
Gold Winner, General Contractor Under $15 million
The Salt Building
2008
BC Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Grand Award, Excellence in Concrete Construction
Sunset Community Centre
2008
BC Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Tilt-up Concrete Award, Excellence in Concrete Construction
Sunset Community Centre
2007
Urban Development Institute Award
Excellence in Heritage Revitalization
Bowman Lofts Project
2006
BC Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Architectural Concrete Award, Excellence in Concrete Construction
Acadia St. Residence
2006
VRCA Award of Excellence
King David High School
2004
City of Vancouver
Heritage Award
Queen Elizabeth Theatre Salons
2003
VRCA Award of Merit
Lore Krill Housing Co-op
2003
VRCA Safety Award
Achieving a Zero Accident Frequency
2002
VRCA Safety Award
Superior Safety Record
2002
VRCA Award of Excellence
The Waterfall Building
2002
Consulting Engineers of BC
Award of Merit
The Waterfall Building
2002
AIBC Lieutenant Governor Award
The Waterfall Building
2002
AIBC Merit Award
Renovations to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre
2002
Urban Development Institute
Award for Industrial Office Park Development
Discovery Place
2001
AIBC Merit Award
Thunderbird Community Centre Addition
2001
AIBC Innovation Award
Liu Centre for Global Studies at UBC
2001
AIBC Lieutenant Governor Award
Liu Centre for Global Studies at UBC
1999
VRCA Safety Award
Achieving a Zero Accident Frequency
1999
VRCA Safety Award
Superior Safety Record