EllisDon was founded in 1951 by Donald J. Smith and his brother, David Ellis Smith. Operating from a tiny office, the company's first construction project was a small addition to a house in London, Ontario.
It was completed on time and on budget. And to this day, this same commitment to guaranteeing prices, completion dates and performance remains an EllisDon trademark.
As our company grew, so did our reputation for quality and reliability. By the 1990's EllisDon was establishing an international presence in North America, Europe, the Caribbean and the Far East. EllisDon was integral to construction projects for:
In early 2000, we expanded our services to give clients more of what they need. Our unique, and broad, range of services now include:
As we evolve, we continue to provide ironclad guarantees for the successful completion of some of the world's most challenging and high profile construction projects.
But beyond construction projects and services, our real business is building on great relationships. We're always looking for partners in the process of change, and we're committed to putting clients first.
What's your most pressing construction-related business need? Are you looking to do something you've never done before? Contact us to find out how EllisDon can help.

In 1971, EllisDon was one of the first companies to launch a Corporate Safety Strategy [more]