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1BENMU Millwork + Contracting

Who We Are

Turning concepts into completed spaces through coordinated millwork expertise and professional execution.

420+ Projects

Successfully Delivered Since 2017

3-4 Days

Typical estimate turnaround

1 Year

Warranty on completed work

98% Rating

Based on 79 client reviews

What Sets Us Apart

1BENMU's Unique Advantages

Millwork Expertise

Millwork is at the core of everything we do. We combine design development, planning, engineering, and fabrication to create custom interior solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and long-term performance for commercial and residential spaces.

Integrated Project Support

Our capabilities extend beyond fabrication to support the broader project. By coordinating drawings, engineering, space preparation, renovation work, and installation when required, we help maintain consistency from planning through project completion.

Technology-Driven Process

Every project follows a structured workflow supported by integrated ERP and project management systems, AI-enhanced field monitoring, real-time reporting, and centralized communication, improving coordination, accuracy, and project delivery.

1benmu mission and values

Our Mission & Core Values

1BENMU mission is to deliver exceptional millwork while helping clients maintain consistency, coordination, confidence and complete control over interior finishes throughout every stage of their project. By combining craftsmanship with technical expertise and an integrated approach, we create spaces that remain true to the original design intent and provide lasting value.

Our values define how we approach every project, guide the way we work with clients, and reflect the standards that shape every stage of our process.

  • Defined by Craftsmanship: Our millwork is built with quality materials, skilled fabrication, and precise attention to detail in every component, finish, and installation, combining technical expertise with functionality, aesthetics, and lasting value.
  • Driven by Process: We follow a technology-driven fabrication and project management process built around smart resource planning, proactive risk prevention, and structured execution, ensuring projects remain organized, efficient, and aligned from planning through completion.
  • Delivered with Professionalism: We approach every project with honest communication, accountability, collaboration, and dependable execution, maintaining the professional standards that support timelines, quality, client satisfaction, and long-term relationships.

Our Story

1BENMU was founded in 2017 by Carter Chen as a custom furniture company, where we first learned to appreciate the beauty and potential in every piece of wood. Designing and building custom furniture taught us far more than woodworking. It shaped our commitment to craftsmanship, attention to detail, creativity, and creating pieces tailored to each client’s vision.

As our experience grew, so did the scale and complexity of the projects we delivered. Building on the skills and values developed through custom furniture and solid wood fabrication, we expanded into architectural millwork, applying the same precision and craftsmanship to complete interior environments.

Along the way, we added design development, technical planning, engineering, fabrication, and project coordination, allowing us to support commercial and residential projects from concept through completion while maintaining the craftsmanship and attention to detail that defined our beginnings.

Today, operating from our Scarborough facility, 1BENMU has established itself as a trusted millwork company serving homeowners, businesses, architects, designers, and contractors across Toronto and the GTA.

Meet 1BENMU Leadership Team

carter chen 1benmu founder and business operations

Carter C. | Business Manager

Carter oversees business operations, client coordination, budgeting, and project planning, ensuring every project is professionally managed from the initial consultation through final completion. His expertise in operations, communication, and workflow management keeps projects organized, efficient, and aligned with client expectations.

michael leveiller 1benmu construction lead

Michael L. | Construction Lead

Michael leads a team of on-site construction professionals, coordinating installations, site preparation, finishing work, and field execution. His construction expertise ensures work is completed efficiently while maintaining the quality and safety expected throughout every stage of the project.

anson li 1benmu fabrication manager

Anson L. | Fabrication Manager

Anson leads 1BENMU’s team of fabricators and CNC operators, overseeing millwork fabrication, production, material selection, manufacturing processes, and quality control to ensure every component is fabricated with precision, consistency, and exceptional craftsmanship.

eddie kan 1benmu project manager

Eddie K. | Project Manager

Eddie manages projects from planning through completion, coordinating schedules, drawings, fabrication, procurement, and communication between clients, designers, contractors, and the production team. His project management expertise keeps every phase organized, accountable, and progressing efficiently.

mila yim 1benmu shop drawing designer

Mila Y. | Designer

Mila specializes in design development, shop drawings, and technical drafting, transforming concepts into accurate production-ready documentation. Her expertise bridges creative design with practical fabrication, ensuring every drawing is detailed, coordinated, and ready for manufacturing.

leon wang principal architect

Leon W. | Principal Architect

Leon is the Principal Architect at Unikhouse and a trusted architectural partner who collaborates with 1BENMU on projects requiring architectural design, planning, and technical expertise. His architectural experience contributes professional design oversight and coordinated solutions for complex commercial and residential projects.

enrique valencia architectural engineer

Enrique V. | Architectural Engineer

Enrique is an Architectural Engineer at Valencia Enterprise and a trusted engineering partner of 1BENMU. He specializes in architectural engineering, technical coordination, and project planning, providing the engineering expertise required to develop practical, buildable, and well-coordinated project solutions.

yiran social media specialist

Yiran D. | Social Media Specialist

Yiran leads visual content creation and digital storytelling, documenting completed projects, craftsmanship, and the people behind 1BENMU. Through professional photography, videography, and content development, Yiran communicates the company’s expertise, project quality, and brand identity across digital platforms.

What Our Clients Have To Say

Our Address

1710 Midland Ave Unit 7, Scarborough, ON M1P 3C2, Canada

Mon-Fri: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

 (416) 639-1871

Our Commitment to Safety

Fully Licensed

$5M Liability Insurance

WSIB Clearance

1 Year Warranty