Gardon is advancing 3D concrete printing as a housing technology purpose-built for the conditions that matter most in northern and remote communities, that includes extreme cold, climate exposure, and sites where conventional construction is slow, expensive, and logistically difficult
Jeff Olafson B.C.T. | G.S.C.
CEO
Jeff leads Gardon Construction's strategic direction and business development, with over 40 years of experience across construction management and project delivery in Manitoba and the Canadian Prairies. He is here at the Summit to explore practical partnerships in housing delivery with First Nations communities.
jolafson@gardonconstruction.com
Raj Charaniya
Manager - Science| Robotics| Concrete 3d printing
Raj leads the technical execution of Gardon's G.I.R.D. additive construction program, overseeing robotic systems, concrete mix design, and construction-phase quality assurance. He is the technical point of contact for project feasibility and design integration.
rcharaniya@gardonconstruction.com
Brent Wennekes
Principal Advisor- Research and Development
Brent manages research strategy, academic partnerships, and government program development for Gardon's 3D concrete printing platform. He coordinates with university partners and funding bodies to advance 3DCP from prototype to viable housing delivery.
BWennekes@gardonconstruction.com
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Focused on Construction Industry 4.0 innovation, Gardon Construction is positioning itself as one of Canada's leading additive construction design-build firms, delivering integrated digital design, engineering coordination, robotic execution, and low-carbon infrastructure through a Progressive Design-Build approach.
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Why It Matters
The Canadian Prairies and areas of N.W. Ontario face some of the most demanding building conditions in the world, with temperatures ranging from -40 to +40 degrees Celsius and increasing exposure to drought, floods, extreme winds, and wildfires. These realities demand resilient, low-carbon construction solutions designed to perform in harsh and rapidly changing environments, helping protect communities, strengthen infrastructure, and support a more sustainable future.
Treaty #3 Nations are actively pursuing housing solutions that reflect the resilience and self-determination of their communities. Gardon's technology supports that, digitally driven design means communities can shape what gets built, not just approve it.
We look forward to collaborating with those who share our vision for a profitable, efficient, innovative, and sustainable future.
Long Term Value
Gardon Construction is a diverse firm that provides its clients with construction management, general contracting, concrete restoration and rehabilitation, additive construction services, and G.I.R.D. innovation and research development.
