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Gordon Barr Limited

A family business

Gordon Barr left his roots and his home in the picturesque Ottawa Valley as a licensed plumber to pursue a business with his brother Mel in Kingston, Ontario. Known for his versatility, Gordon was mechanically inclined, detail-oriented and by all rights, a savvy businessman. He saw the need and the opportunity for a heavy civil company in Southeastern Ontario. In 1949, driven by his love of construction and his desire to grow, Gordon Barr Limited was created with a single piece of equipment.  
 
Gordon, alongside his wife Ethel, raised their large family of six kids with the boys, Bert, Brian and Brent learning the best methods of construction. Each of them showed a keen interest in following in their father’s footsteps to join and eventually carry on the family business. The second generation took over the company after the death of their Father in 1979.
 
The brothers continued their Father’s work ethics and slowly continued to build their company. Working with a solid staff, great general contractors and learning and understanding the industry has helped mold the business and created one of the largest water and sewer contractors in eastern Ontario.
 
With the addition of Jordan, Rachel, and Holden to the team as well as the addition of Barr Homes in 2004, the Barr name will continue to be prominent in the construction industry in Kingston and area.
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The Barr team

Meet Our Team

As a proud family-run enterprise with a rich legacy spanning 75 years in the Kingston construction industry, we have been passionately involved in shaping the landscape of Kingston, transforming it into a vibrant community. Our steadfast commitment to quality and integrity has earned us a sterling reputation, particularly in residential projects where we have seamlessly blended craftsmanship with innovation.

BERT BARR

President

JORDAN BARR

General Manager

Vivien CReary

Chief Financial Officer

Jeff Brown

Finance & HR Manager

AARON BORJESON

Operations Manager

Jason McCallum

Project Manager

Liam akey

Project Manager

cally keyes

Project Coordinator

Ashley Berni

Project Administrator

Jon bautista

CAD Specialist

Ryan Low

CAD AGTEK Specialist

Chris payne

Safety Officer

matt moullin

Shop Fleet Manager

brianna sandos

Administration

Raising the 'barr' for over 75 years

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