Brian founded Whelan Construction in 2021 and is responsible for overseeing all operations within the company including business development, construction management, and safety. With over 22 years of construction industry experience, Brian has honed his expertise in a range of specialties. Today, Whelan Construction is focused on small to medium-sized institutional, healthcare, light rail, airport, renewable energy, and building performance upgrade projects in the range of $50k-$25M.

Prior to founding Whelan Construction, Brian spent eight years at PCL Constructors Westcoast, where he led several successful major construction projects at Vancouver International Airport. His flagship project was the $230 million Pier D International Expansion project, successfully handed over in January 2021. Brian also spent seven years at ABM Design and Build in Dublin, where he ran projects at Dublin International Airport as well as several successful education, healthcare, and commercial projects. Brian also gained valuable mechanical and electrical systems experience at Jones Engineering. He credits his well-rounded experience to the valuable mentorship he received at PCL, ABM, and Jones Engineering.

Brian holds two bachelor’s degrees in construction from the Dublin Institute of Technology. He is also a member of Engineers Ireland, and Whelan Construction Westcoast is a member of Worksafe BC, and Vancouver Regional Construction Association.