Paraic Walsh

I started my first project when I was 8 years old. I built a coffee table in my grandfather’s workshop in Dublin, Ireland with an old sheet of plywood for the top, a banister rail for legs and a lick of old Danish oil. I didn’t know at the time, but this instilled in me a creativeness that has developed over the course of my career. With 15 years of trades experience in Ireland and Canada, I’ve worked for some of the top renovation and construction companies in Ottawa. The experience training in multiple construction fields has been imperative in being able to complete large and small jobs from start to finish and problem-solve along the way. After crossing paths with Jason through the years, we started a strong working relationship with similar interests and skills that developed into establishing our own company, Grand Design Construction, in 2019.

Jason Shaw

I was born and raised in Orleans in a family of construction and engineering backgrounds. I can always remember being fascinated with building and repairing things from a young age. This interest was developed even more-so at my family cottage where I was really introduced to different trades and construction skills that still benefit me today. At 18, I started working at Home Depot followed by 10 years working for local companies in multiple trades. I was hired by a franchise kitchen and bathroom refacing company where I quickly became the lead hand for custom bathroom projects. The project management skills as well as the culmination of different trade experiences that I have led to the development of Grand Design Construction with Paraic in 2019.

Origin of GDC

Met working at a company that specialized in kitchen and bathroom refacing. Trained for opposite projects Paraic became the lead for custom cabinetry, while Jason took lead on custom bathrooms. Eventually partnered up to complete larger projects, the work dynamic began to build. Working off of each others strengths, we found a rhythm of detail and efficiently. Two years of onsite work developed a friendship and eventually was the reason to open our own company. As equal owners we continue to build off each others strengths.  We have worked closely with many trade professionals such as designers, engineers, electricians, plumbers, and city inspectors. We continue to research and develop solutions to projects with new and exciting challenges.

Why Choose Us?

At GDC we understand that a project is partnership between us and the clients. We work to try to provide a turn key solution to any project. With proficiency in all trades from start to finish, allows a higher quality finish is a shorter amount of time. We work frequently with required specialists as needed for certain projects (gas fitters, electricians, engineers, designers).

Preferred Supplier Treatment

We have spent years establishing connections with material suppliers. Our reputation provides quick supply and priory treatment.

Health Conscious

Your health is just as important as ours. We use all Hepa rated vacuums and set up barriers for dust and debris. Also if required we have air scrubbers to clean the air on the site.

Time Oriented

We understand the added stress and cost of living through a renovation. We strive to get a project done as efficiently with maintaining a high level of finish.

Flexibility in design

With unending style changes we are comfortable researching and sourcing the next big trend. Freedom to mix and match style and materials for any project.