Who We Are
Our History
Established in 1984, Summa Management / a Division of Summa Holdings Inc., has provided Project and Construction Management services for over 3000 apartment and townhouse units, and over 200,000 square feet of commercial space. From 1986 to 2009 we specialized in large multi-family residential projects, renovations, health care and concrete high rises. In 2011 the founder of Summa, John Apfeld downsized the company and moved from Alberta to Nova Scotia.
Consulting and Project Management Services
Summa traditionally would be involved in a project at its conception. This early involvement allows the cost savings and space efficiencies to be designed and costed into a project at the beginning rather than found later to be too expensive and a redesign required. This early involvement may be the preferred method of engaging Summa Management however our services can be brought into a project at any stage.
John Apfeld
Founder, CEO
For John construction has been a lifelong passion. His building career started as a framing contractor in southern Ontario and as the call to “go west young man” was heard he moved to Calgary in the early 80’s. John’s “Summa Group of Companies” grew over the next 25 years to become one of the largest multi-family construction management companies in Calgary. What started out building duplexes ended up building 25 story high rise condo’s. Summa managed the construction for over 3000 multi-family units in and around Calgary.
With the downturn in the economy in 2009 John decided to take a break downsize the company and move from a large country home to a 44 foot catamaran and set sail for the Caribbean. After a few years at sea he settled in Nova Scotia and it’s here that he has decided to relocate Summa.
Carol Martin
Project Accountant, Bookkeeper
Carol joined Summa in 2001 as the project accountant and bookkeeper. Over the years she has assumed the responsibility for all of the financial accounting and controller duties for the company. Carol’s meticulous passion for accuracy and detail has benefited not only Summa but all its clients.