Ted Lourenco is currently employed within the local construction industry as an Estimator / Project Manager, helping revitalize Hamilton one project at a time.
Ted captured the title as Canada's Top Carpentry Apprentice in 2006 by finishing in first place in the Canadian National Carpentry, Drywall and Millwright Apprenticeship Contest, going hammer-to-hammer with the best apprentices from 9 other provinces. Ted became the first Hamiltonian in 15 years to win this national title.

A four-time graduate of Mohawk College, Ted earned a Diploma in Construction Engineering Technician (1997), an Honours Certificate in Residential Design and Construction (2002), an Honours Diploma in Architectural Engineering Technology - Construction Management (2004) and an Honours Certificate in Carpentry (2006). Exceptional academic performance resulted in Ted being named to the Dean's Honour List 3 times, graduated with Honours in the Architectural Engineering Technology program and received an award as the top apprentice in his class and a faculty-nominated award.