Building on Genuine Care:
Superior Projects’ Construction Management Excellence
How a family-owned Manitoba company is redefining construction management through transparency, innovation, and community partnership
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In an industry often characterized by cost overruns, delays, and communication breakdowns, Superior Projects stands as a beacon of how construction management should be done. Founded in 2016 by Evan Schinkel, P.Eng., this family-owned company has built its reputation on a simple yet powerful foundation: genuine care for clients, team members, and the communities they serve.
Headquartered in Steinbach, Manitoba, Superior Projects has evolved from humble beginnings—starting with a father-son apartment renovation—into a respected construction management firm specializing in hotels, multi-family developments, commercial buildings, and institutional spaces across Manitoba and Ontario. Their journey reflects not just business growth, but a commitment to transforming how construction projects are delivered.
The Superior Advantage: Three Pillars of Excellence
What sets Superior Projects apart isn’t just their craftsmanship or timelines—it’s their value-added service philosophy built on three foundational principles:
Transparency: Building Trust Through Open Communication
Superior Projects practices radical transparency in an industry that often operates behind closed doors. Their clients receive real-time cost tracking that shows actual spend versus budget, enabling informed decision-making at every stage. “We practice open-book pricing where subcontractors and suppliers share their markup, eliminating hidden fees that eat into your profit margins,” says Rod Penner, Pre-Construction Manager. This approach includes weekly photo documentation, progress reports accessible to all stakeholders, and honest reporting on challenges before they become major problems. The company’s commitment to transparency extends to difficult conversations. “If something doesn’t work for you, we’ll find a creative way to make the improvements needed to allow the project to move forward,” Penner notes. This approach has earned them exceptional client retention and referrals.
Creativity: Innovation Beyond Aesthetics
Creativity at Superior Projects means finding better ways to build. Their value engineering approach uncovers opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality, layout effectiveness, and functionality. They explore alternative materials and construction methods that can accelerate timelines and help projects stand out. Recent innovations include strategic scheduling techniques that maximize crew efficiency, minimize downtime between trades, and creative financing and delivery models that make ambitious projects feasible even with challenging budgets or timelines.
Partnership: Aligned Success Through Integration
The company’s partnership approach goes beyond traditional contractor-client relationships. Through integrated project delivery, they share risk and reward with all team members, ensuring everyone is invested in project success. Weekly coordination meetings keep trades synchronized and work flowing smoothly, preventing costly delays. They utilize shared digital platforms like REVIT to resolve design conflicts before they reach the field, and engage suppliers early in planning to anticipate material issues before they impact critical timelines.
Hotel Experience: A Specialized Advantage
Superior Projects brings unique expertise to hotel construction, rooted in their connection to Schinkel Properties’ portfolio of seven award-winning hotels across North America. This operational understanding of hotel functionality translates into construction decisions that support long-term operational success.
Recent hotel projects include the $9.6 million Studio 6 Hotel in Fort Frances, Ontario (32,226 sq ft, completed in 2025), representing their expansion into out-of-province markets. Their hotel portfolio also includes projects in Hornepayne, Kenora, and Sioux Lookout, demonstrating their capability to deliver hospitality projects across diverse markets.
Community Impact Through Construction
Superior Projects’ commitment to community value extends beyond individual projects. Their hotel developments create jobs, support local tourism, and boost regional economies. The Studio 6 Hotel in Fort Frances, for example, represents significant economic investment in a smaller Ontario community, providing both construction employment and long-term hospitality industry jobs.
The company also contributes to institutional projects that serve community needs. Their work
includes healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and community centers that enhance
quality of life for residents across Manitoba and Ontario.
Community Truss Ltd.
Community Truss is owned and operated by the Acadia Hutterite Colony. All of our employees have a vested interest in the direction of our company. The company is communally owned and is operated by people who care about, and understand the operations of our company. All of our workers are part of the company, which ensures consistent, quality products, are delivered all the time. We have been in the business for over 40 years.
PH: 1 866-834-3208
Cornerstone Timberframes
Cornerstone Timberframes is a family-run business dedicated to building custom timber frame structures of exceptional quality and beauty for clients across the USA and Canada.
The Cornerstone team is made up of dedicated, creative, detail-obsessed craftspeople. We enjoy discovery and learning new techniques and are always asking how we can improve what we do.
PH: 1.866.326.4456
The Dufresne Group
Since its inception in 1986, Dufresne Furniture & Appliances has been a beacon of Canadian entrepreneurship, representing the core values of dedication, community service, and excellence.
PH: 1-800-737-3233
Inex Plastering
Based in southern Manitoba, Inex Plastering & Stucco Inc was founded in 1997 as a one-machine operation. Today, the company has grown exponentially and is a preferred choice for interior and exterior finishes in the province.
PH: (204) 388-6499
Air Master Mechanical
Air Master Mechanical recognized the need in our area for a Plumbing & HVAC contractor that works hard for the customer. We educate ourselves on the latest products and pricing to ensure our customers receive the greatest value. Our experience and innovation ensure a high-quality product. With service that is delivered on time and on budget.
PH: 431-205-2526
Hotel Concepts
Custom-manufacturing of furniture for rooms, lobby, hallways, restaurants, breakfast rooms, lounges, conference rooms and other public areas.
PH: (604) 575-6240
Toews Timberframes
Toews Timberfames is dedicated to delivering consistent, high-quality craftsmanship and building strong relationships with our clients. Our timber frames are meticulously designed, cut, and built to exceed our customers’ expectations. By handcrafting each timber and focusing on precise joinery, we ensure that every detail is perfected for a flawless fit.
PH: 204-381-1851
Technology-Driven Safety and Efficiency
Superior Projects has embraced technology as a cornerstone of their operations. Their COR® Certification—a nationally recognized accreditation verifying their comprehensive safety and health management system—consistently achieves results above industry averages. This commitment to safety has earned them the industry’s best rate of $1.790 with the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba.
The company utilizes SiteDocs, a digital safety management platform that streamlines documentation, inspections, and reporting. This system allows teams to instantly access safety protocols, complete hazard assessments on-site, and monitor safety performance across all job sites in real time.
“This technology enhances transparency, improves response times, and supports our continuous improvement efforts,” explains Schinkel. “SiteDocs doesn’t just improve communication, it strengthens our entire safety ecosystem.”
Systematic Project Excellence
Superior Projects’ approach to project management reflects their engineering mindset. Every project begins with a comprehensive Gantt-based Master Schedule outlining all major milestones, trade sequencing, and critical deadlines. Project managers update this schedule weekly, incorporating real-time progress and adjusting for unforeseen conditions.
Weekly Look-Ahead Meetings bring together all on-site subcontractors to coordinate the next two to six weeks of work. These sessions focus on defining upcoming tasks, aligning trade activities, sequencing work for maximum efficiency, and identifying potential constraints before they become problems.
“This structured, collaborative process fosters accountability, enhances communication, and minimizes delays,” says Penner. “Every trade partner gains visibility into the broader project flow, reducing surprises and ensuring seamless progress.”
Sustainable Building Products
While focused on practical construction solutions, Superior Projects incorporates sustainable practices throughout their projects. Their approach includes waste reduction, energy-efficient building systems, and sustainable material selections that provide long-term value to clients and communities.
Their pre-construction planning process includes sustainability assessments that help clients understand the cost-benefit relationship of various green building technologies and practices.
Looking Forward: Continued Growth and Innovation
As Superior Projects continues to grow, they remain committed to their founding principles while expanding their capabilities. Their recent move to a new joint office facility with Schinkel Properties in 2025 reflects their commitment to supporting continued growth while maintaining their collaborative culture. The company’s expansion into Ontario markets demonstrates their ability to scale their successful model while maintaining the personal attention and genuine care that defines their brand. They continue to invest in team development, technology adoption, and process improvement to ensure they can deliver exceptional results regardless of project scale or complexity.
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