Scotia and started in the construction industry at fifteen years old. He graduated from Duncan MacMillan High School as valedictorian and went on to pursue his engineer- ing diploma at St. Francis Xavier University and received his Civil Engineering degree from the Technical University of Nova Scotia (now Dalhousie University) in 1993. As a young civil engineer, Dan led his own division of Atlantic Industries in Alberta where he oversaw road, culvert, and pipe-build- ing projects. After his time “out West,” Dan came back to Nova Scotia and took a position in environmental remedi- ation with Dexter Construction – a position he enjoyed for eight years.
I put in my notice and I did it” and he took the leap of faith into entrepreneurship. “I decided I was ready, so I put in my notice and I did it” “I just decided I needed a change; I was ready. I used to work 12-hour days. Now, a 12-hour day is a short day. And I’d never want anyone to think I’m complaining. It’s all really a labour of love; it’s a labour of passion. I love building my company and I love building business relationships – and I love seeing where it’s going. Coming into an older home, a tired, neglected home – or just a place where it’s time for a
After fifteen years of working as a professional engineer for other companies, Monk says that, “I decided I was ready, so
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