Paul’s career started out simple working as a labourer at various construction sites throughout Vancouver in the early 80’s, until he moved to the Okanagan with his family to start his own Vinyl Decking Company. He Eventually came back to Vancouver in the fall of 1994 with his new wife and family at the request of Val Coupal, to run the crane at Annacis Island sewage treatment centre.

Paul took pride in every building he worked on, and took an interest in a trade that at the time had no real industry training. Over the next years Paul obtained as much information that was available to learn about cranes, hoisting, safety procedures and he established himself as the go to knowledgeable point person for many prominent contactors, being called upon to assist in lift-plans, placing of cranes, type of cranes to use, concrete pours or emergency operator and rigging work. Paul prided himself on his high standards and safety, having no workplace accidents or loss time accidents during his 30+ year career.

When Paul decided to start Centre Point with the support and encouragement of his wife, Centre Point Enterprises was created after a lengthy thought process about how it is meant to represent a focus on stability in the industry.

Following his work on the Port Mann Bridge with Kiewit, he started hiring skilled operators and riggers and mentoring less experienced operators, with Paul’s goal being able to provide and establish a platform for skilled operators and riggers to have flexibility and financial means to support themselves and their families.

While growing Centre Point, Paul worked hard all throughout his career, and earned the respect of industry leaders and colleagues. In 2012 Paul was asked to participate in the red seal program in Ottawa. He was joined by selected tower crane operators from 5 provinces to write questions for the red seal exam.

Paul, a devoted Husband and Father, working in the industry isn’t without its challenges balancing the demands of deadlines and complicated workplace situations, along with the stress of raising and supporting a young family. He found comfort in his favourite time of year, Christmas, which he loved to “Light up the skies” with his most memorable set of lights being from the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Maple Leaf which was made for the luffer at Jameson House which was seen on Hockey Night in Canada for years.