WALSH CONSTRUCTION - Key Persons

James Holland

Job Titles:
  • Senior Project Manager ( M

Mike Walsh

Job Titles:
  • Owner in Construction since 1979
Walsh Restorations was launched in 2002 after a major renovation of the Delta Whistler Resort. At the time, Mike Walsh was providing construction management services to a large construction company. Renovations at the Delta Whistler Resort included the installation of fire suppression sprinklers in north tower, which was subcontracted out to a sprinkler contractor. Mike Walsh approached all major hotels and the three largest property management companies in Whistler, offering repair services while training in water and fire mitigation. Mike made arrangements with local rental store to have 24-hour access to their fans and dehumidifiers while Walsh Restorations slowly acquired flood mitigation equipment. 2003 was the start-up period for Walsh Restorations. In order to finance his burgeoning business, Mike Walsh built and sold four spec houses, in Pemberton. Each house netted $125,000 for a total of $500,000, which subsidized Walsh Restorations' early days. In 2003, Walsh Construction did every strata insurance repair for Whistler Resort Management and Gateway Properties at cost. After 6 months of service, Mike approached the property managers with regards to the insurance restorations contracts. Mike's approach was to ask them if they had received good service, and if so, would they be willing to trust him with the emergency mitigation services. The only stipulation from property managers was that flood technicians be housed in Whistler. At that time, the competition housed their workers in Squamish. Within 24 hours, Walsh Restorations rented a house for floor technicians, and within seven days, Walsh Restorations had hired two floor technicians from Vancouver. 2004 was a major turning point in Walsh Restoration history. The company was awarded a 72 unit fire sprinkler replacement job with $1.3million. Walsh Restorations then hired its first project manager. The contract stipulated that after completing the sprinkler retro-fit project, Walsh Restorations would then open a Vancouver division.

Rodger Ryan

Job Titles:
  • IICRC Restoration Technician
Walsh Restorations was launched in 2002 after a major renovation of the Delta Whistler Resort. At the time, Mike Walsh was providing construction management services to a large construction company. Renovations at the Delta Whistler Resort included the installation of fire suppression sprinklers in north tower, which was subcontracted out to a sprinkler contractor.