Dineen Construction History: A Legacy of Excellence

A Strong Foundation Built in 1928

Dineen Construction was founded in 1928 by Albert E. Rule, the company’s original President and Owner. Despite the challenges of the Great Depression, Dineen quickly earned a reputation for reliability and high-quality work. A landmark achievement during its early years was the successful completion of Humbercrest Public School in Toronto, which marked a significant milestone in the company’s history.

Scotiabank 1960

burlington Parking Garage 2003

Humber River Bridge 1975

Original Yonge and Eglington Subway Station 1970

Leadership Through Generations

After World War II, Albert Rule’s sons, Russell and Albert Jr., along with their engineering classmate John N. Gillies, took the reins of the company, guiding it through a period of growth. In 1965, Gerry Dineen and Keith Porter acquired the company, continuing its industry prominence. After Gerry Dineen’s passing in 1977, Lloyd P. Kenyon became President, overseeing the company’s continued success until it was acquired by the Clarke family in 1980. Under the leadership of Peter J. Clarke as President and Lloyd Kenyon as Chairman, Dineen expanded its operations and solidified its place as a leader in Ontario’s construction industry.

Projects Through The Years

1946

Leaside Rail Station

Railway station in Toronto that served Leaside and Thorncliffe Park.

1957

Etobicoke Pine Point Arena

Located northeast of Islington Ave. and Highway 401 on Grierson Rd., the arena was built as an addition to Pine Point Park.

1961

Don Rowing Club

The Don Rowing Club was founded in 1878 and settled in Port Credit, Mississauga, in 1961.

1970

TTC Subway Y1 Yonge & Eglinton

Yonge subway line running between Eglinton and Union stations.

1998

Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto

Located on Sheppard Ave., the complex includes various spaces for community programs, cultural events, exhibitions, and performances.

1999

Deerhurst Resort Expansion

The first major resort on the northern lakes of Muskoka, offering accommodations for over 1,000 guests.

2003

Burlington Parking Garage

Multi-use parking structure for the City of Burlington, in the downtown core.

2011

Gateway Office-Retail Building

Modern, three-storey office tower with a variety of available units, featuring a mix of offices, a large reception area, and open spaces.

2018

Atlas Healthcare

6-storey medical building of approximately 140,000sf with a specialty basement for radiation therapy and 2nd floor dedicated to Operating Rooms.

2022

Peterborough Regional Health Centre MRI & Tower Addition

6-storey concrete building housing two complete MRI suites/rooms and a new mechanical penthouse at roof level within the existing healthcare facilities.

Dineen Today: 95+ Years of Success

Now led by an experienced executive team, Dineen Construction remains an industry leader with more than 95 years of history. Peter J. Clarke serves as CEO, Peter C. Clarke as President, Dennis Trevisiol as Executive Vice President, and Matthew Watson as Vice President. The team is further supported by a dedicated staff of 28 at the Head Office and 25 workers across various job sites. Over its 95-year history, Dineen has completed over 1,000 major projects, building a reputation for high-quality construction in industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

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