About Ashkelon Construction
A Multidisciplinary Construction Company in British Columbia
Ashkelon Construction Ltd. is a multidisciplinary construction company serving the commercial, residential, civil and landscape sectors throughout British Columbia. With more than 1,000 completed projects and more than 30 years of combined industry experience, we deliver practical construction solutions for municipalities, developers, general contractors, property managers, businesses and private clients.
Ashkan Etemadzadeh (BSc Civil Engineering, PGD International Business Management, MBA) founded the company in 2016 on the principles of professionalism, accountability and dependable project delivery. From our office in Burnaby, we take on projects of varying size and complexity with a strong focus on safety, communication and execution. As an ISNetworld member since 2019, we build long-term relationships through trust, performance and reliability.
Homeowners work with us on home renovations, additions and custom homes in Vancouver.
Businesses and property managers hire us for commercial construction for offices, clinics and restaurants.
Municipalities and developers rely on our civil construction, excavation and park development work.
Our Mission
To deliver dependable construction solutions through professional project management, skilled workmanship and a commitment to safety, helping our clients take their projects from concept to completion.
Our Vision
To be a trusted construction partner throughout British Columbia, recognized for reliability, expertise, innovation and long-term client relationships.
Our Core Values
Our Team
Our team brings together civil engineering, construction management, project coordination, sales, marketing, field supervision and interior design experience. With a practical understanding of municipal, commercial, residential, park, playground, civil and property management projects, we deliver safe, organized and dependable construction services across British Columbia.
Ashkan Etemadzadeh
Founder / Owner / Construction Manager
Founder, Owner and Construction Manager | BSc Civil Engineering, PGD International Business Management, MBA
Ashkan Etemadzadeh is the founder and owner of Ashkelon Construction Ltd., with more than 20 years of experience in construction, civil engineering and project management. Since founding the company in 2016, he has led its growth across Greater Vancouver and British Columbia, delivering commercial, municipal, residential, civil, tenant improvement, park, playground and property management projects.
With a background in civil engineering, construction management, international business and business administration, Ashkan pairs technical expertise with strong project leadership. His experience covers estimating, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor and inspection coordination, client communication and project close-out. Clients, contractors, municipalities and consultants know him for strong working relationships and for keeping safety, quality and schedule under control from start to finish.
Sara Nedaei Farkhad
Sales & Marketing Manager / Project Manager
Sales and Marketing Manager, Project Manager | Executive MBA, BSc Computer Engineering
Sara Nedaei Farkhad brings experience in sales, marketing, construction coordination, client relations, estimating support, proposal preparation, vendor coordination and project administration. At Ashkelon Construction Ltd., she supports commercial, municipal, renovation, playground, park, property management and general contracting projects from the first client inquiry through coordination and close-out.
Sara manages communication between clients, contractors, suppliers, subcontractors and field teams, and supports quotations, work orders, purchase orders, safety and insurance documentation, WCB clearance, business licensing and vendor prequalification. Her Executive MBA and computer engineering degree combine business, technical and organizational skills that keep communication responsive and project coordination efficient.
Shahbaz Zinati
Project Manager / Civil Engineer
Shahbaz Zinati is a project manager and civil engineer with more than 18 years of experience in project management, civil construction, municipal work, commercial construction, field supervision, quantity surveying and construction coordination. Since joining Ashkelon Construction Ltd. in 2022, he has supported municipal, commercial, park, playground, civil and property management projects across British Columbia. Shahbaz oversees scheduling, site coordination, procurement, estimating support, quality control, change orders and project close-out, working with crews, subcontractors, suppliers, municipalities, consultants, inspectors and clients. His civil engineering background and field experience help him run site operations, logistics, documentation and project execution efficiently and safely.
Hoda Montazeri
Design Partner, Founder of Homont Design Studio | Interior and Residential Design
