Meet Josh Peill and Griffin Simony; co-founders of Shift Accessibility Contractors Ltd.
SHIFT is a general contracting company specializing in accessible and universal construction for homes and businesses throughout Calgary and area. Working with occupational therapists, homeowners, architects, and businesses they focus on creating accessible and inclusive environments for people of all abilities.
In 2018, Josh and Griffin realized a genuine need for accessibility experts in construction who could focus on the unique needs of disabled people and seniors. They recognized that currently available solutions were often inadequate.
This realization grew into a passion and a mission to develop more inclusive environments so that people of all abilities may live independently, seek opportunity, and be included. No project is too big or small, as they understand that even something as simple as a grab bar can make a significant impact for someone with mobility issues.
Josh acts as their construction manager and handles most of the onsite activities. A Red Seal Carpenter and Civil Engineering Technologist, Josh uses his many years of experience to get projects completed safely, at a high level of quality and providing clients with a barrier-free space they are proud to share with family, friends and colleagues.
Griffin works on the Business Development side of things. He is a Civil Engineering Graduate with a passion for enabling individuals to stay within their homes and he believes in creating spaces that can be enjoyed by all.
They are both inspired by the positive impact of their work on their clients and the community as a whole and ARK could not be more thrilled that they were our very first Purple Seal recipients!
Watch Their interview Below!