It started with a shovel—and a vision. In the early 1950s, Sam Sorbara saw potential where others saw empty land. He scooped up real estate across the Greater Toronto Area and turned it into a thriving portfolio of industrial and commercial developments. That bold move laid the foundation for what would become the Sorbara Group of Companies—now a powerhouse in Ontario’s real estate world.
HADY Construction Associates grew out of that legacy. What began as a team focused solely on building for Sorbara quickly evolved into a go-to builder for clients across the GTA and Southern Ontario. When Sorbara’s land reserves began to dwindle, HADY didn’t slow down—it scaled up. “They came to us because they saw the quality. The way we work. The results,” says Peter Naccarato, HADY’s Director of Construction. “We deliver value. That’s why they stay.”
Today, under Peter’s leadership, HADY is a modern construction force built on old-school values: craftsmanship, integrity, and hustle. It’s still family-run, still hands-on, and more driven than ever. And after weathering some of the industry’s toughest years, it’s hitting new heights. “2023 and 2024 which were good years,” Peter says from his Etobicoke office. “Now we’re grinding to get back to that pace in 2025.”
That grind is real. The COVID-19 pandemic hit construction hard—delays, price hikes, labor shortages—but HADY turned crisis into catalyst. Demand surged in essential sectors like food and automotive, and the company answered with rapid growth. “We ramped up hiring, took on more work, and expanded the team,” Peter says. “Now it’s about keeping that momentum going.”
“We ramped up hiring, took on more work, and expanded the team. Now it’s about keeping that momentum going.”
Just as pandemic dust began to settle, new challenges emerged: a tariff war with the U.S. that’s put several projects on pause. But HADY’s not slowing down—they’re already laying the groundwork for what’s next. Peter is candid about the challenges of the past year. “This tariff war between Canada and the United States has hindered some of the projects we had scheduled—it’s put them on the back burner. We’re hoping that’ll straighten out soon and get us back on to breaking ground.” Still, he remains optimistic. “We’ve seen tough times before. We’ve got a strong team, solid relationships, and decades of experience. That’s what helps us weather storms like this one. We’ve done it before, and we’ll do it again.”
That resilience is on display in HADY’s recent portfolio. Take the Mercedes-Benz/AMG flagship dealership on the Queensway: a 120,000-Square-Foot temple of glass and steel, complete with a state-of-the-art service center and commanding views from the Gardiner. “That’s a signature build,” Peter says. “It speaks to the kind of trust major players like the Zanchin Automotive Group place in us.” Or the Hyundai/Genesis dealership at Dufferin and the 401—what Peter calls “probably the busiest crossroads in Toronto.” With 26,000 square feet of underground parking and split-level showrooms upstairs, it’s both a logistical feat and a retail showpiece. “It turned out great and just opened earlier this year,” Peter notes.
But HADY’s work doesn’t stop at luxury autos. Their footprint is growing in big-box retail, food manufacturing, and high-tech distribution. A recent project with Anatolia saw them build two large-scale warehouses, —one 90,000 SF, the other 180,000 SF—just north of the city. Now, they’re handling tenant fit-outs to bring those spaces to life. Then there’s the AI-powered distribution hub for YaYA Foods, built on the bones of a 1960s Goodyear plant. HADY transformed the aging structure into a cutting-edge, 180,000-square-foot facility with robotic storage and retrieval systems. “It’s next-level,” Peter says. “You’ve got robots moving product through the warehouse like clockwork. It’s a game changer.” The robotics were implemented by Moffett Automation Group out of Ireland, while the automated storage system was designed by the Checkpoint Group in Montreal. “The food is produced in the adjacent building and moved to the new one, where robots transport it into the RAC system and air-store it. When customers place an order, robots deliver the products to the shipping docks,” Peter explains.
Innovation is in their toolkit, but so is adaptability. HADY’s a rare breed—equally adept at Design/Build, Project Management, and classic General Contracting. Need approvals, architects, and execution? They’ve got you covered. Just ask The Big Apple in Colborne, who tapped HADY to manage the 25,000 SF stand-alone storage building for their Big Apple facility, from idea to ribbon cutting
Over two decades, HADY has built more than 45 auto dealerships across the GTA. From Acura and BMW to Genesis and Volkswagen, they’ve become a trusted partner to brands looking for both polish and performance. “We’re doing a full refresh on the Mercedes in Newmarket right now,” Peter says. “It was built in 2000—time to bring it up to the new design standard we used on the Queensway.”
Even as markets shift and funding sources dry up, HADY’s eyes stay open, and their feet stay moving. “When private money pauses, we go where public money flows,” Peter says. “We’re knocking on doors—school boards, institutions, whoever needs to build.” That relentless mindset is what defines HADY. Through recessions, pandemics, and trade wars, they’ve never stopped showing up, toolbelt on, ready to work. No drama, no gimmicks—just solid builds, delivered with precision and pride. “At the end of the day, construction is construction,” Peter says. “Put a shovel in the ground and build something.”
And that’s exactly what they’ve done—from humble beginnings to high-profile builds, HADY Construction Associates keeps shaping the skyline, one shovel at a time.
