25 INNOVATORS IN CONSTRUCTION

The 25 Innovators in Construction is a yearly award recognizing Canada's top construction companies for their groundbreaking contributions to the industry. The award celebrates firms excelling in technological innovation, workforce development, sustainability, and collaborative partnerships. The aim is to spotlight companies driving progress and setting new industry standards.

1. 505-JUNK: Vancouver-based junk removal company pioneering billing by weight.
2. ACCIONA: Offers regenerative infrastructure, emphasizing sustainability in Canada for over two decades.
3. BRICKEYE: Provides IoT solutions in construction, focusing on real-time risk management.
4. CARBON UPCYCLING TECHNOLOGIES: Transforms industrial byproducts, targeting cement decarbonization.
5. CHANDOS CONSTRUCTION: Collaborative construction with advanced technologies and corporate responsibility.
6. CLARK BUILDERS: Emphasizes worker safety and uses innovative construction tech.
7. CM LABS SIMULATIONS: Simulates real-world machine behavior for effective operator training.
8. CREWSCOPE: Offers software to enhance construction project efficiency.
9. DOZR: World's largest online equipment rental marketplace, promoting eco-friendly construction.
10. EBC: Emphasizes green construction projects and real-time equipment monitoring.
11. ETRO CONSTRUCTION: Merges tech and traditional construction methods, emphasizes workforce growth.
12. GARDON CONSTRUCTION: Leads in construction tech and waste reduction in Western Canada.
13. GeoRadarGroup: Specialists in ground penetrating radar services in Canada.
14. GrahamConstruction: Focuses on AI and machine learning in construction.
15. InnovativeTrenchingSolutions (ITS): Known for unique pipeline construction techniques.
16. KOROYD: Develops advanced impact solutions and aims for net-zero emissions by 2050.
17. NexiiBuildingSolutions: Pioneers in low-carbon building materials and designs.
18. OpenSpace: Uses AI for construction photo documentation.
19. OrionConstruction: Emphasizes Building Information Modeling (BIM) in their design-build approach.
20. ParagonLiving: Develops energy-efficient luxury rentals in collaboration with First Nations.
21. PittMeadowsPlumbingMechanical: Integrates tech, robotics, and prefabrication in construction.
22. PLAEXBuildingSystemsInc.: Produces building materials from 90% recycled waste.
23. PolarBlock: Prioritizes highly insulated building envelope designs.
24. QuikThermInnovativeInsulationSolutions: Innovates in weatherization insulation technologies.The future holds immense promise. It is illuminated by brilliant innovations that promise to simplify our lives. As construction speeds up, we will witness the rapid transformation of our surroundings. In this light, I'd like to spotlight the top 25 forward-thinking companies that are paving the way for the future. It's essential that we evolve in the ways we design, build, and live. Below, I present the list of these 25 trailblazers.Written by Seyfi Tomar.505-JUNK#WasteManagement #SustainabilityA junk removal and recycling business in Metro Vancouver, 505-Junk is pioneering on-site billing by weight with a custom truck equipped with an onboard weighing system. They prioritize sustainability and have diverted over 50 million pounds of waste.ACCIONA#Infrastructure #EcoSolutionsOperating in Canada for over 22 years, Acciona specializes in regenerative infrastructure. Their innovation includes earthworks equipment tracking, drone technologies, and a strong focus on sustainable water and energy solutions for marginalized communities.BRICKEYE#IoTSolutions #ConstructionTechBrickeye offers IoT solutions that provide data-driven insights for industries, particularly in construction. They specialize in concrete monitoring, water damage mitigation, and reducing insurance costs by providing real-time visibility into job site risks.CARBON UPCYCLING TECHNOLOGIES#EcoMaterials #DecarbonizationThis company transforms industrial byproducts into superior additives, focusing particularly on decarbonizing the cement industry. They work with major global cement producers for large-scale projects.CHANDOS CONSTRUCTION#BuildingInnovation #CorporateResponsibilityA prominent North American builder, Chandos is dedicated to collaborative construction. Their innovations include a nationwide social procurement directory, advanced construction technologies, and a comprehensive environmental, social, and corporate governance dashboard.CLARK BUILDERS#ConstructionTech #WorkerSafetyOne of Canada’s top contractors, Clark Builders utilize tools like BIM and 3D Lidar Laser Scanning. They emphasize worker safety, offer comprehensive benefits, and adopt innovative technologies for efficient project planning.CM LABS SIMULATIONS#SimulationTech #OperatorTrainingDevelopers of the Vortex simulation platform, CM Labs' technology mimics real-world machine behavior for effective operator training and conducts multi-operator training exercises in a virtual environment.CREWSCOPE#ProductivitySoftware #ConstructionEfficiencyCrewscope offers objective-based incentive software for construction crews. It enhances project efficiency by allowing site leaders to set, track, and reward goals, streamlining infrastructure development in Canada.DOZR#EquipmentRental #EcoFriendlyConstructionDOZR.com is the world’s largest online equipment rental marketplace, revolutionizing access to suppliers and promoting equipment rental to help construction companies reduce their carbon footprint.EBC#GreenConstruction #EcoTechA significant player in the construction industry, EBC is at the forefront of decarbonizing construction with increasing green-certified projects. They emphasize real-time monitoring of equipment energy consumption and have pioneered various digital platforms for the industry.ETRO CONSTRUCTION#TechIntegration #WorkforceDevelopmentETRO Construction, one of B.C.’s fast-growing firms, integrates new technologies to enhance construction methodologies. They prioritize mentorship and internal growth, and their ETRO Milestone Tracker has been recognized for its innovative excellence.GARDON CONSTRUCTION#DigitalTransformation #WasteReductionWinnipeg-based Gardon Construction is an early adopter of construction tech and has significantly reduced landfill waste. They lead the regional sector in Western Canada by being the first to integrate many new technologies.#GeoRadarGroupLEADING PROVIDER of ground penetrating radar services in Canada.INNOVATIONS: Developed the RULT program and Xradar University.UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES: 100% employee-owned, with programs for employee growth.#GrahamConstructionEMPLOYEE-OWNED CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS partner with nearly a century of history.INNOVATIONS: Developing a proprietary data platform focusing on machine learning, AI, and unstructured data management.UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES: Offers professional growth tools like Graham Graduate Program and Leadership Development Programs.#InnovativeTrenchingSolutions (ITS)SPECIALIZES IN UNIQUE TURN KEY pipeline construction.INNOVATIONS: Advanced one-pass trenching technologies for installation of various utilities.UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES: Environmentally friendly methods; collaboration with American Pipeline Association.#KOROYDENGINEERS ADVANCED IMPACT SOLUTIONS for various industries.INNOVATIONS: Pioneering industrial safety helmets reducing heat stress.UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES: Aims for net-zero emissions by 2050; global operations.#NexiiBuildingSolutionsDESIGNS AND MANUFACTURES LOW CARBON buildings and products.INNOVATIONS: Developed Nexiite, a sustainable building material.UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES: Focus on creating net positive, sustainable, and disaster-resilient buildings.#OpenSpacePROVIDES 360-DEGREE CONSTRUCTION PHOTO documentation using AI.INNOVATIONS: Supports lean construction and integrates with popular construction tools.UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES: Helped recover insurance claims post-Hurricane Ian; partnerships with educational institutes.#OrionConstructionDESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTOR experiencing rapid growth.INNOVATIONS: Standardized use of Building Information Modeling (BIM).UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES: Recognized as Canada's Fastest-Growing Company in 2022.#ParagonLivingREAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS specializing in affordable luxury rentals.INNOVATIONS: Uses Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) for energy efficiency.UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES: Collaborates with First Nations for energy-efficient developments.#PittMeadowsPlumbingMechanicalSPECIALIZES IN INDUSTRIALIZED CONSTRUCTION.INNOVATIONS: Embraces technology including BIM, robotics, and prefabrication.UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES: Offers a 100% employer-paid apprenticeship program.#PLAEXBuildingSystemsInc.MANUFACTURES SUSTAINABLE BUILDING materials.INNOVATIONS: Developed a modular building system from 90% recycled waste.UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES: Offsets carbon with product production; significant partnerships for material testing.#PolarBlockFOCUSES ON HIGHLY INSULATED building envelopes.INNOVATIONS: Developed energy-efficient concrete forms with R31 solution.UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES: Partnerships with Green Building Technology groups and Alberta Innovates.#QuikThermInnovativeInsulationSolutionsDESIGNS AND DEVELOPS WEATHERIZATION insulation technologies.INNOVATIONS: Patented Matrix System reducing thermal loss.UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES: Collaboration with Red River Polytechnic for laboratory testing.