The partners at SBLR have serviced in excess of 100 construction-related clients over the years.  We currently have over 40 clients in the construction and real estate industries. 

Our services to this sector include audit, review, strategic tax planning and business advisory engagements for construction companies and contractors involved in land development, home construction, banking machine installation, office renovation and home renovation.

SBLR is an active member of the Toronto Construction Association (TCA) and serves on the Allied Professionals committee.  Partner Joel Baker has also been appointed to the TCA's Board of Directors and their Long-Range Advisory Committee.

We exhibit annually at the Construct Canada Expo and we have been called upon by several industry associations and publications to offer expert opinion on a variety of issues.  Articles written by members of the SBLR team have been featured in such industry publications as Ontario Construction News, Daily Commercial News and Construction Record, The GTA Construction Report and The Ottawa Construction News.  In addition, SBLR contributes a monthly column to the Construction Links Newsletter.

SBLR representatives have also been featured as key speakers at industry events such as:       

• Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) Annual Symposium
• Toronto Construction Association (TCA) Lunchbox Sizzlers
• Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) Annual Conferences
• Canada East Equipment Dealers Association (CEEDA) Annual Conferences 
• Ontario Electrical League (OEL) Annual Conference

Relevant Article:

• Kick-Start Your Business With Tax Credits! - An overview of some generous government programs that could provide your construction business with a hefty cash refund.
• Contractor Audits: A Stamp of Approval - An interesting perspective on how a Contractor audit can establish credibility for contractors and serve as a stamp of approval in the eyes of their potential clients.
• Job Costing Systems - Tips on developing a competitive edge in the financial management of your construction business.

Useful Resources:

• Toronto Construction Association:  www.tcanetworks.com
• Construct Canada:  www.constructcanada.com
• Construction Links online directory:  www.constructionlinks.ca
• Ontario Construction News:  www.ocnews.ca
• Council of Ontario Construction Associations:  www.coca.on.ca

Key Contact:

Joel Baker, Partner
416.488.2345 x 223