About Cadre Builders Inc.

Cadre Builders was founded in 2021 by owner Isaac Mitchell, who had a vision of selecting a team of skilled professionals with a passion for building and a drive to be leaders in the industry. The members of the Cadre team come from diverse construction backgrouds, which allow for Cadre to offer everything from residential and commercial framing to heavy timber and other specialized contruction, including tiny homes.
Cadre has built a solid reputation for high-quality workmanship and was nominated for a 2023 Business Award in the Best Trades & Skilled Labour category. Cadre has also made a commitment to giving back to the community, through donation support for organizations and the Cadre Builders Scholarship.

Meet the Team

  • Isaac Mitchell

    OWNER

    Isaac was born and raised in Nanaimo, B.C., and found a passion for building in carpentry and joinery class in grade 10. He started his Red Seal carpentry training right after high school graduation, working for local construction companies and even building his own home before the age of 21. Isaac grew up playing football; and he loves to travel and spend time with his friends, family and dog Kali.

    “As the team has grows I look forward to coming to work every day and having the privilege to work with awesome people that share the same passion for building and push themselves and myself get better everyday support each other to be the best people we can be on and off the job site.”

  • Alex Bonnetplume

    RED SEAL CARPENTER

    Alex is from Nanaimo, B.C., and started out in construction doing renovations before going back to school to do his apprenticeship in carpentry, which he completed with Cadre. He enjoys playing sports and adventuring with his dog Macy.

    "The people I work with make me want to show up and try my best every day. They're very experienced and each person at Cadre has a vast background in building that makes for a very knowledgeable crew."

  • Michael Harding

    CARPENTER

    Michael Harding was born in England and has lived on Vancouver Island for 14 years. He has an extensive background in construction including carpentry, commercial masonry, metal work, rope access and heritage restoration. He is a former volunteer firefighter and fire prevention engineer; and he loves exploring the outdoors with his family.

    "I like that everyone likes to have fun and work hard, our various assortment of projects and working with genuine nice people."

  • Jordan

    CADRE TEAM VIP
    Jordan's hometown is Nanaimo, B.C., and he has a diverse construction background that includes building trusses out of high school to becoming a wall and ceiling installer and scaffolder. He grew up playing every sport possible, like wrestling, lacrosse and football, which he feels have given him the tools and core values to succeed in the construction industry.

    "Working with Cadre is like no other construction company I've been apart of. I wanted to work with a group of people that work hard, have fun and are safe at the same time. Cadre does that and much more!"