Arash Shahi named to Top 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction
TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 7, 2020
Arash Shahi, Co-Founder and CEO of AECO Innovation Lab, has been named in the inaugural edition of the Top 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction list. The list rewards and celebrates the great young leaders who are moving the construction industry forward with innovation and drive. It includes representatives from all facets of construction – from those who work on-site, to those developing new tools to streamline how the industry plans, designs and builds.
The list rewards and celebrates the great young leaders who are moving the construction industry forward with innovation and drive.
This past year has demonstrated that the ability to innovate and adapt to changing and often challenging circumstances is a hallmark of those who lead in this field. Technology has proven itself to be a key driver in these changing times, and this award aims to recognize the ingenuity of those seeking out new ways to work and boost efficiency.
Arash was recognized as a visionary who has contributed to many entrepreneurial ventures and research publications in the past, as well as recent initiatives at AECO Innovation Lab. These include One Ontario – a collaborative R&D project to streamline the development approval process – as well as the My Building Code app, which delivers a digital version of Ontario Building Code.
“I'm honoured and humbled to be recognized as part of this inspirational group,” says Arash Shahi. “I’m thankful for my fellow co-founders, Farzad Boreyri and Mazen Chediak, the rest of our talented team at AECO Innovation Lab, and our insightful and brilliant members of our Boards of Advisors and Experts who have guided – and continue to guide – our journey.”
The inaugural edition of the Top 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction is brought to you by the dedicated teams of On-Site Magazine and SitePartners. Both organizations are focused on celebrating leaders of the construction sector and recognizing the amazing stories found in the construction industry. The Top 40 Under 40 Campaign was launched to reward and celebrate the great young leaders that are moving our industry forward with innovation and drive. Learn more about the campaign and the other 2020 winners by visiting the program website: site40under40.ca.
About AECO Innovation Lab
AECO Research and Development unites business expertise, research talent and financial resources to build innovative standards and technology driving digital transformation across all AEC industries and government. AECO Start-Up Studio and Consulting Services strive to transform the best ideas into disruptive technology solutions applicable across the entire AEC value chain.
About SitePartners
SitePartners is a specialized marketing agency + consultancy built for the Industrial Sector. We solve business problems, build brands, and drive growth for the construction, manufacturing, resources, and energy sectors. We are a team of over 20+ strategists, creatives, designers, writers, and analysts, with a combined 115+ years working in the industrial sector, dedicated to solving problems for our clients. When you hire SitePartners, you get a diverse team with deep experience. Find out how we are elevating the Industrial Sector.
About On-Site Magazine
Established in 1957, On-Site is Canada’s leading publication serving contractors and other stakeholders in the heavy construction market. It offers daily news at www.on-sitemag.com and is published in print seven times per year. Among other key industry reports, each June On-Site publishes Top Contractors, which includes the definitive list of Canada’s Top 40 construction companies. On-Site reaches more than 22,000 Canadian construction firms.
Media contact, for AECO Innovation Lab:
Katrina Maheu
Director of Marketing & Communications
AECO Innovation Lab
katrina.maheu@aecoinnovationlab.com
