John W. McGinn, as owner, founder and principle of JMA Architecture Ltd., has 22 years of professional experience, and is a registered member in good standing with the Saskatchewan Association of Architects.
Mr. McGinn offers a wide range of experience in all facets of the architectural field. John has more than 32 years' experience in performing tasks of; chief design architect, principal in charge and managing partner. He lends from a full range of construction delivery method experience including stipulated price contracts, construction management, 3rd party overview and design build processes.
John draws experience from his 16-year tenure with McGinn Architecture Ltd./McGinn Engineering Ltd. (now known as the McGinn Group) in all facets of design/construction that include the Nursing Home and Health Care experience. John was the chief design architect, managing partner and registered architect while managing McGinn Architecture Ltd. from year 2000 to 2008.
John embodies a strong work ethic and believes in a team approach to solving problems. He draws from this 'team approach' to help embody his philosophy of thorough, concise, and well-crafted approach to the practice of architecture. John believes in listening to the client, fully understanding the parameters of each design problem, and completing the tasks on budget and on-time. He brings out the best in the client, contractor, and the consultant staff to ensure the potential is fully realized in the members of the design and construction team. This well-rounded skill set in all facets of architecture provides John with the experience and confidence to handle all challenges that each individual project may demand.
Brad Dayton, as owner of Brad Dayton Drafting & Design, has over 15 years of professional experience as an Architectural Technologist in the commercial building design field. Brad has joined John's team as a contract draftsman/technologist to assist in producing working drawings/documents for larger commercial projects and leading on smaller TI projects.
Some of the more notable projects they have collaborated on include Dutch Growers, Moose Jaw Luxury Apartments, Enterprise TI, Capital Crossing Old Fashioned Foods and Birmingham's Restaurant. Brad enjoys the methodical nature of architecture and process that John works along with. Their attention to detail and responsiveness to the client's needs provides a level of service that is not easily matched by a larger firm.
Brad's professional design and drafting work experience included a position at Van Alstine Project Management (VPM) as pre-construction/design coordinator for commercial/light- industrial projects. For close to ten years, he served as the client's first contact to determine their project scope, budget and construction schedule. Specializing in pre-engineered steel buildings, dozens of shop/offices were constructed throughout Saskatchewan & Alberta based on Brad's working drawings. He enjoyed collaborating with the client, design team and construction staff.
Brad enjoyed expanding his client base while continuing his relationship with VPM by working on such projects as Vale Industries' new facility in Indian Head, SK. Several renovations throughout the Travelodge (now Atlas) Hotel in Regina were completed including the Restaurant, Waterpark, Fitness area, Lobby, Meeting Rooms, Staff Area, Washrooms, etc. Brad has maintained strong partnerships with interior design firms and completed drawings for several cosmetic upgrades to commercial facilities including Queensbury Convention Centre and Retirement Residences throughout Western Canada.
His education includes an Architectural & Building Technologies Diploma from SIAST Palliser Campus (now known as Saskatchewan Polytechnic) in Moose Jaw, SK in 2005. Born and raised south of Regina, SK, he received his high school education at Campbell Collegiate and supplemented his schooling with practical landscaping, excavating and volunteer construction work for non-profit organizations throughout Saskatchewan.
Our team shares a wealth of experience in coordination of commercial projects and project development planning. JMA's previous and current project portfolio varies from a wide range of commercial, industrial, institutional, ecclesiastical and specialty projects. These aforementioned projects share various construction delivery methods from Stipulated Price Contracts, to Construction Management and Design Build scenarios. JMA also brings in the varied past experiences in master planning, project management and consultant team management.
The JMA Consultant Team places great emphasis on creating a team dynamic with contractors, building professionals and suppliers. It is through this collaborative approach that the JMA consultant and contractor team strive to produce a successful project that exceeds the expectations of the client.
JMA has anywhere from 2-4 contract staff depending on workload and has consultative relationships with other technical contract staff to bolster the team contingent when required.
JMA will assist the client in selecting the appropriate consultants for the specific project that bring the proper skill sets to the team and benefit the team as a whole. JMA can recommend appropriate consultants or assist the client through a selection process that best suits the project, the client and the stakeholders involved in the design and construction process.
We benefit from working with a field of professional consultants in which each group brings a varied set of skill sets that can be purposefully selected to strengthen the design team as the project work requires. These ongoing professional relationships continue to build trust, confidence and reiterate with every successful project our ability to work in a team dynamic.