Brandon Bird combines the ingenuity of an old-school tradesperson with the vision of a forward-looking leader. His personal certifications include Red Seal Plumber, Forklift Class 1-7 Instructor, Aerial Work Platforms Instructor, WHMIS Instructor, and Construction Health and Safety Representative. As the third generation to run his family’s business, Bird has led multiple acquisitions, expanding the company’s services into strategic construction management, as well as its geographic footprint as it entered Atlantic Canada, all while personally supervising its project management, estimating, fabrication and administration teams. Among other roles, he also sits on the boards of both the Mechanical Contractors Association of Toronto, leading its Education Committee, and the Durham College Foundation, and has helped to fund the latter’s efforts to impart more skilled trades. His dedication has made Bird Mechanical a unique player in the industry, empowering it to win high-profile contracts and provide safe conditions and generous benefits for its employees.