Company Overview
WE CREATE COMMUNITIES.
CorWest brings together the Okanagan's finest tradespeople, suppliers, and professionals to build for you. Over the past 10 years, we've completed numerous commercial and institutional projects and more than 500 residential properties, earning our place as the region's most trusted name in property construction. We don't just build new homes; we create communities with people in mind.
We know how important these projects are to our clients, so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of customer service and collaboration. From start to finish, our entire process is transparent, accurate and efficient using CoConstruct, a central platform streamlining all communications between our clients and trade partners.
Corwest is a Registered Certified Residential Builder and a COR Safety Certified Company.




Meet the Team.
We hire only the best to ensure that we deliver the utmost quality, down to the finest details. Our commitment to excellence in customer service makes every stage of a CorWest project, from the drawing board to the final touches, a pleasure. The foundation of every CorWest build is our passionate team.

Mike Woodroff
General Manager
Mike brings more than 30 years of industry experience and leads a team of over 150 people at CorWest. His strategic "big-picture" approach and collaborative style ensure projects are always delivered on budget and schedule. Mike's also spearheads safety for the company, which includes leading training programs to equip his crew to stay safe on-site and deliver an efficient and productive output. He is a Board Member for the John Howard Society, which provides services to support community justice, social services, health, and public interest issues.

Myk Detmers
Site SuperintenDent
Myk has over 35 years of construction and civil infrastructure experience. His broad project background of work that includes healthcare facilities, retirement communities, homes and convention centers, lends to his quality management of the onsite planning and safety of his crew. Well-versed in the unique challenges and solutions that arise throughout the building process, Myk has successfully managed one of CorWest's most significant and complex projects to date.

Joe Rood
Site Superintendent
Joe's career in construction management spans large-scale residential projects, including 10 years within the luxury custom home sector. He is responsible for managing personnel, materials and contract requirements in addition to liaising with architects, engineers and owners. The Canadian Home Builders' Association has recognized his superior work with awards that include the Gold Tommie 2013, Community of the Year 2013, Community of the Year 2013, and Builder of the Year 2014.

Tara Frey
Senior Estimator & Project Manager
With over 15 years of industry experience from project coordination and estimating to interior design, Tara leads on the operational and cost efficiencies for the entire life-cycle of multiple projects. Astute to the industry lingo, processes, and standards, she has delivered numerous LEED submissions, and tenders for commercial buildings, public organizations and tenant improvements. Her ability to confidently communicate with partners and clients reinforces CorWest's philosophy of putting people first.

Lisa Detmers
Safety Coordinator
Lisa is a NCSO with more than 14 years of experience in construction administration and site safety. She is responsible for employing methods and processes to minimize accidents, monitoring hazardous activities, and developing policies to promote occupational health and safety awareness. With Lisa's oversight, CorWest projects have resulted in Zero Lost Time Incidents and higher than average productivity efficiency rating.

Claude Gullickson
Customer Service

Ray Cole
Construction Foreman

Joe Sandy
Carpenter

Mike Hiebert
Carpenter

Austin Alentejano
Estimator
Organizations and Affiliations
The Value of Community.
We believe that construction is just one part of building a community. That's why we contribute to a number of charities, including Kid's Care, Mamas for Mamas, and are members of the Urban Development Institute, Canadian Home Builders' Association, and the BC Construction Safety Alliance.