Dave Brine is the Senior Advisor and longest standing member of the Oriel team. He came to Oriel following decades in the construction and renovations sector as a lead carpenter. To start his career, Dave spent 15 years as a master glazier and project manager at Byrn Glass, where he worked on many notable projects including the initial glass installations of Ontario Place, CN Tower, Eaton Centre  and Skydome. 

Having been with Oriel for over 20 years, Dave has overseen some of the company’s most ambitious projects as lead carpenter and site supervisor and while helping to develop and train several generations of future Oriel carpenters and managers. Dave now maintains shop operations and continues to provide expert advice and consultation on Oriel’s most complex projects.