Who we are

Cornerstone is a company dedicated to servicing all your needs in the areas of Interior Renovations, Project Management & Facility Services.

The company was founded by Jim Christian, a well known and highly respected professional in the industry. Jim & his team of experienced professionals are known for their hands on approach and their commitment to the task at hand.

Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Cornerstone services clients from coast to coast.

The Team

Jim Christian has over 25 years of experience in the trades and service industry. He has a wide range of expertise in facility services, interior renovations and project management.

Jim has always been customer focused with a drive for high customer satisfaction. This drive comes from the belief that customers want to have predictability and dependability when dealing with contractors.

This has been a passion for Jim and he works to instill that philosophy in the Cornerstone team.

Cornerstone’s dedicated team of 12 full time employees handle site management, estimating, customer service, administration and field personnel. In addition, over 300 prescreened service providers and sub trades complement our team allowing us to meet the needs of our clients.

Cornerstone’s Core Values: the foundation of our customer service

Our Cornerstone values to our customers and each other:

  1. Have a positive attitude in all that we do!
  2. Do what we say we will do or tell those concerned about the change.
  3. Take pride in all that we do.
  4. Always look for ways to improve ourselves and our systems.
  5. Do things right the first time to avoid doing them right the second time.
  6. Treat everyone the way we want to be treated.
  7. Exist to service and support our customers. They know they can count on us to solve their problems and get things done.
  8. Pay attention to our details. It takes a lot of little things to add up to 100%.
  9. Have a positive impact on the people we touch everyday.
  10. Eat our frogs everyday because it gives us energy and momentum towards accomplishing our goals.

Giving Back to the Community

The Cornerstone team believes that it has a responsibility to give back to the community that supports the company. Cornerstone has recently supported the following organisations:

Deeds and DreamsDeeds and Dreams is a charity formed in 2006 with the sole purpose to give direct assistance to children with special needs and their families. 100% of the net proceeds raised go directly to charitable projects. At Cornerstone we are pleased to support this organization that helps families at such a difficult time.

 

Golden Gate FoundationCornerstone is a proud sponsor of the Golden Gate Foundation Annual Golf Tournament with the proceeds directed to the Special Olympics program in Ontario. In 2009 the tournament raised over $30,000 in support of this program.

 

kiwanis InternationalWe sponsor a Kiwanis Club clown in Brampton’s Santa Claus Parade. This sponsorship helps to train dogs that work with autistic children.

St AndrewsWe support the St. Andrew’s Food Cupboard to help more than 275 needy families celebrate the Christmas season. During Christmas week the Food Cupboard provides the basics of a Christmas dinner. Every Wednesday throughout the year volunteers provide a light lunch and a week’s groceries.

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Trust Cornerstone

  • “It has been a pleasure working with you on our recent office renovation project in Brampton. I appreciate your high level of integrity. Over the years, I have worked with many contractors, and I have to say that you rank amongst the best and I would not hesitate to engage Cornerstone again”
    Jim Lucas - Project Manager
  • “During a recent expansion we had a lot of pressure to get our new distribution centre up and running. Cornerstone helped us from start to finish, with their network of professionals for completing the design and engineering, to managing the building permit process to final occupancy, we relied on Cornerstone. The project was done on time; under budget and the facility looks great.”
    Michel Lafortune, Margarine Golden Gate Michca Inc.
  • “The Cornerstone Team is a valuable part of our new store plans and renovations of our existing stores. They have helped us become more efficient and reduce our costs. They are a terrific resource for us.”
    Nicole Hunter, Money Mart
  • “We at Kneider Architects are proud to be part of the Cornerstone Team. They pay attention to detail and look for ways to exceed the customer’s expectations. We always look forward to a project with Cornerstone.”
    E. George Kneider, Principal Kneider Architects
  • “As a millwork manufacturer of custom cabinets and display units, our reputation often relies on the quality of the contractor that is responsible for the installation and overall project. We know that when working with Cornerstone, we are on a team that works together to have a satisfied customer.”
    Patrick Coulter, Executive Vice-President, Shaw Woodworks
  • "As a commercial realtor, I am frequently asked by clients to provide the name of a contractor to do required renovations to their space. Without hesitation I would recommend the Cornerstone Team. They understand the agent's role and are able to provide prompt, firm quotations that meet the client's requirements. Cornerstone's work is of high quality and is completed on time and on budget. They are dependable and experienced and are an excellent strategic partner which helps to strengthen client relationships."
    Robert Baron, Broker