Why constructionteam.ca?
Construction Management
Done Differently
We're not your typical construction company. We work exclusively for home and cottage owners — with full transparency, daily supervision, and no inflated markups.
Our Story
Locally Owned (Douro Dummer) &
Proudly Independent
Construction Team was built on a simple belief: home and cottage owners in the Kawartha Lakes region deserve competent, honest, professional construction management — without the inflated costs and lack of accountability that plague the industry.
My name is Daniel McLean and I have over 47 years experience in this industry that I love. Recently, for 18 months I worked as a developer consultant (Project Manager) for a local custom home & cottage construction company in Lakefield . They were charging clients anywhere from 60–75% markups on renovations and new builds. That means a $100,000 project was being billed at $160,000–$175,000. A $1.2M cottage would then cost you $1.9 to 2+M.. wow! Is that fair? ~ I believe in a fair price for construction management services.
Daniel with Construction Team has managed everything from modest renovations to full custom +$40M renovations and even $150M new builds (high rise condos). We know the local trades, we know the region, and we know what it takes to deliver a project right.
When you work with Construction Team, your memories should be affordable. That's not just a tagline — it's how we operate every single day. Our fee is transparent and fair!
The constructionteam Difference
6 Reasons Home/Cottage Owners
Choose Us
No Inflated Markups
Several local Lakefield luxury builders mark up sub-trade costs by 65–75%. We don't. Our fees are transparent and our budgets are honest — so your money goes into your project, not our pockets.
Daily On-Site Supervision
We don't let sub-trades run the show. Our team is on your site every day, monitoring quality, enforcing timelines, and catching issues before they become expensive problems.
One Point of Contact
No chasing down contractors or playing phone tag. You have one dedicated contact throughout your entire project — from first conversation to final walkthrough.
100% Transparent Costs
You'll always know where your money is going. We provide clear, itemized estimates and keep you informed of any changes before they happen — no surprises, ever.
47+ Years of Experience
Construction team brings decades of hands-on residential construction experience across Canada and the Kawartha Lakes region. We've seen it — and we know how to build it.
Home/Cottage Owner Focused
We work exclusively for home and cottage owners — not developers, not builders. Your interests are always our priority, and we treat your property like it's our own.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Trust
We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Straight talk from day one.
Accountability
We own every outcome. If something goes wrong, we fix it — no excuses, no finger-pointing.
Quality
We hold every trade to the same high standard we'd expect on our own homes.
Respect
Your home or cottage is your most important investment. We treat it — and you — with the respect that deserves.
Ready to Work With a Team
You Can Trust?
Book a free, no-obligation consultation and find out how we can help make your project affordable, stress-free, and done right.