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FATHER MENTORS SONS TO SUCCESSFULLY LEAD COMPANY “I love the industry, Long time construction company takes on high security institutional jobs for the Department of Defence
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ICTORIA - Growing up in a family business has its perks. For the Josephson boys, Mathew and David, the biggest one is having their father as a mentor. “I started sweeping floors as a teenager and doing odd jobs for my dad,” Mathew said, adding that he spent time watching his father working as a carpenter on the tools, building projects around Greater Victoria, building relationships, and learning his father’s philosophy that you are only as good as your last project. “I grew up in the industry. It’s very gratifying to carry on the business Dad built from the ground up.” He added that he feels lucky that his father will be available to bounce ideas off of and to continue offering advice. Mathew, or Matty as his father and brother refer to him, began his carpentry apprenticeship in 2000. After he was awarded his Gold Seal, he moved to the office taking the position of a project manager and estimator, slowly working his way to upper management. During that time, he completed a variety of Gold Seal management courses. “It was a very hands on experience,” he explained, which has allowed him to gradually step into his dad’s shoes as president of the company. Max Josephson, started Perma in 1976 after moving to Victoria from the United States. The company’s office and warehouse have been located at 309 Mary Street since 1982. With a focus on commercial, industrial, and institutional renovation, the company specializes in tenant improvements, seismic upgrades, and new construction in the commercial, industrial and institutional
especially when we get to turn someone’s dreams into a reality and deliver the project on time and within budget.” DAVID JOSEPHSON PERMA CONSTRUCTION LTD.
sectors. In 2016 it added residential building work to its offered services. Perma has a strong history on Vancouver Island working for both the Provincial and Federal Governments, Crown Corporations and “Class A” business. Over the 40 years of construction on the Island they have renovated historical landmark buildings and have completed numerous projects for both the private and public sectors. “We’ve completed sensitive high security government contracts at CFB Esquimalt, as well as completing infrastructure projects like the award winning Nelle’s Block Dining Hall. building. Recently, we installed 30 kitchens for the Canadian Forces Housing Authority,” Max explained. It recently completed Mystic Market on campus at the University of Victoria, valued at $5.1 million. A modern, market-style layout designed by KPL James Architecture that won the team a n A rchitectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC) Award of Excellence in the Large Commercial Project category. Another high profile project i nvolved th ree f loors of the CPR Heritage Building at Victoria’s harbour front. Perma constructed tenant spaces for the Robert Bateman Art Gallery, SEE PERMA CONSTRUCTION | PAGE 19
Mathew and David Josephson are happy to have their father, Max, as a mentor CREDIT:PERMA CONSTRUCTION LTD.
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