Employee spotlight: Lane Campbell and Anthony Tacconelli
📅 4 months ago
🏷️ Modern Niagara Group Inc.
News Summary
Modern Niagara has highlighted the experiences of two key estimators amid its ongoing recruitment drive for new professionals in Southwestern Ontario. Chief Estimator Lane Campbell began his journey in the trades as a teenager before earning a degree from Carleton University and later returning to the field. Campbell’s early career included a significant stint at TESC Contracting in Ottawa, where he eventually transitioned to Modern Niagara around 2012. Since joining the company, he has advanced to lead the estimating team working on diverse projects—from healthcare facilities like Queen Elizabeth Two Hospital in Halifax and Mills Memorial Hospital in British Columbia to numerous smaller assignments.
Senior Estimator Anthony Tacconelli, whose career began through a construction management program at George Brown College, joined Modern Niagara during a co-operative placement at PCL. Now approaching his seventh year with the firm, Tacconelli works on projects including the Finch-West LRT and the Trinity College redevelopment at the University of Toronto. Reflecting on the job’s pace, he remarked, “I enjoy the pressure that estimating brings,” underscoring the dynamic nature of his role and the value of field-acquired experience.
Industry Context
Modern Niagara’s focus on staffing its estimating team reflects broader trends within Canada’s construction sector. As project turnaround times shrink and the integration of digital tools becomes more critical, firms are increasingly seeking professionals who blend on-site practical knowledge with technical acumen. This spotlight on experienced estimators underscores the evolving demands facing construction projects across the country, where efficient, fast-paced pre-construction planning directly supports long-term project execution and competitiveness in the market.