Team

OUR TEAM

Meet the Forte team

We are a construction team driven by a commitment to building excellence and delivering unmatched service. From your initial vision to the final touches, we prioritize your experience and the quality of the finished project.
Founder

Babak Nikraftar

Not one to shy away from challenges and problem-solving difficult projects, Babak endeavours to form the best teams to produce the top outcome.

Babak’s career began in his early 20’s as a building envelope technician of leaky condos. He witnessed the consequences of bad design and workmanship. A departure from leaky condos led him to new multi-residential builds and mixed-use buildings. Eventually, Babak’s curiosity landed him on detached homes, heritage home rebuilds, and conversions of large structures into multiplexes.

With a vision to better the construction industry by streamlining tasks, he has led several successful construction enterprises including renovations and new builds.

His strong background in concrete and wood-frame builds coupled with a passion for design, are the right ingredients in pushing the envelope forward with the projects his Forte team takes on.

 
Site Lead/Carpenter

Matthew Bula

If you’ve met Matt on a project site or watched him run a crew, then you know that he is the go-getter type with an outgoing personality. 

Always learning and taking a keen interest in everything construction, Matt is a cornerstone of our Forte team!

With a Red Seal certification in carpentry, Matt takes immense joy in transforming ideas on paper into idealization. His problem-solving approach to every challenge is methodical and collaborative, strengthened by his team approach.

When not at work, Matt enjoys deep bike trails and camping, along with his passion for learning.

Site Lead

Dave Hulme

Go-getter, diplomat, conceptualiser, big-picture thinker, attention to detail. These are just a few of Dave’s characteristics when it comes to his professional career.

Dave has been in the construction industry for the last +20 years, spending the majority of his time managing interior finishes. He has a keen eye for details and sequencing scopes ahead of time to achieve the desired finished product.

It is very refreshing to take a project from concept to final build without cutting corners, paying heavy attention to every minuscule detail.” – Dave Hulme

Dave is a very patient team player who brings everyone together, making for smooth project completions. His leadership in construction execution is second to none.

Carpenter's Apprentice

Madison Wicentowicz

Carpenter

Brian Loose

Fractional Integrator

Shannon Johnston

Taylor Krekoski

Taylor Krekoski

Project Technician

Moongi Jang

OUR CULTURE & VALUES

We believe how we build is just as important as what we build. Forte Projects is guided by kindness, collaboration, and a deep respect for our clients, partners, and each other. These values shape every project and every conversation

Be Kind

We foster a supportive and positive environment through considerate interactions.

Over-Deliver, Always

We consistently go above and beyond to surpass expectations and create exceptional client experiences.

Do The Right Thing:

We operate with unwavering ethics and integrity in every decision and action.

Be Proud Of Your Work

We take ownership and strive for excellence in all that we do, ensuring quality results.

Unmatched Presentation

We take ownership and strive for excellence in all that we do, ensuring quality rWe maintain a high standard of professionalism and meticulous attention to detail in all aspects.sults.

Building your dream space is just a click away

We are a construction management team driven by a commitment to building excellence and delivering unmatched service. From your initial vision to the final touches, we prioritize your experience and the quality of the finished project.

Remote-capable project management with full visibility

Thoughtful communication grounded in respect and responsiveness

A team culture built on kindness, accountability, and pride in our work

Transparent, real-time updates through our client platform

Red Seal-certified tradespeople and experienced Project Managers

COME + GROW WITH US

Our enthusiasm for design is boundless, and we’re thrilled at the prospect of growing our team! We thrive on transforming spaces, whether it’s infusing existing designs with new vision or carefully crafting new homes from scratch.