[ The studio ]
Construction, finance & real estate, under one roof.
Halpern & Co. is a Toronto build studio founded on a simple idea: clients deserve a team that understands not just how to build, but how building connects to financing, value, and the long life of a property.
[ 01 — Approach ]
A client-first standard, on every job.
From custom homes to commercial developments and medical build-outs, we lead with transparency, efficiency, and results-driven execution. Every project begins with listening — to your goals, your constraints, and the way you want to work — and ends with a finished space that exceeds expectations.
Because our team spans construction, finance, and real estate, we can see the whole board: the build itself, the budget behind it, and the value it creates. That perspective is what sets a Halpern & Co. project apart.
[ 02 — What we stand for ]
The principles behind every build.
Integrity
Honesty and clear communication sit at the heart of everything we do — especially when the news is hard.
Transparency
Cost-plus visibility and direct access to the trades and suppliers on your project. No black boxes.
Excellence
The highest standards of craftsmanship, delivered on time and within budget — residential and commercial alike.
Collaboration
One accountable team that works with you, your designers, and your trades from concept to completion.
Innovation
Modern methods, smart project controls, and a finance-literate lens that keeps your project moving.
[ 03 — The team ]
People who own the outcome.
A multidisciplinary group spanning construction, trades, project management, healthcare real estate, and media.
Zachary Halpern
Founder & CEO
Years of experience across sales, business development, and project management. Leads with a client-first approach — delivering thoughtful solutions through transparency, efficiency, and results-driven execution.
Eugene Beliakov
Managing Partner
Active in construction since 2016 with expertise across residential and commercial real estate. Delivers value through practical construction expertise and sharp market insight.
Shawn Bakhshi
Head of Project Management
A seasoned lead project manager with a strong track record of delivering construction projects on time, on budget, and to high quality standards.
Ilir Baraku
Master Plumber / Project Manager
A licensed professional delivering quality construction and reliable, code-compliant mechanical solutions across every build.
Ted Berlad
Head of Healthcare & Medical Build-Outs
Medical and real-estate consultant with 20+ years specializing in medical facility acquisitions and revenue optimization for healthcare providers.
Alex Lichevetskyy
Project Coordinator
Results-driven coordinator with a background in real estate and property management — bridging planning, coordination, and market knowledge.
Jonathan Levy
Head of Media & Business Development
Award-winning photographer with over a decade combining strategic growth leadership with high-impact visual storytelling.