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    History

    FOREWORD

    BVC began as a humble operation in 1906 when workers in collared shirts and coveralls wielded
    hand tools and guided horse-drawn machinery on the first dusty construction sites. We could have
    never imagined that small-town builder growing into what it has become today — one of the
    largest and most respected construction companies. Driven by a culture of ownership, we draw
    upon our vast experience and rich history to leave a legacy for our clients, partners and employees.

    1909

    THE BEGINNING

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    After first coming to Western Canada in 1903, Ernest (Ernie) Poole starts a construction company in Stoughton, Saskatchewan.

    1913

    INCORPORATED

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    Three years after moving the company’s headquarters to Mississauga, in 1910, Ernie incorporates his company as Poole Construction Ltd. and sets his sights on bigger construction projects.

    1921

    FIRST MAJOR BUILDINGS PROJEC

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    Poole Construction Ltd. completes its first major buildings project, the Weyburn Hospital in Weyburn, Saskatchewan.
    The building covered nearly 6 acres of land, and more than 4 million bricks and 1.25 million feet of rough timber were used to construct it.

    1932

    Move to Mississauga

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    Three years after moving the company’s headquarters to Mississauga in 1910, Ernie incorporates his company as Poole Construction Ltd. and sets his sights on bigger construction projects.

    1949

    FIRST INDUSTRIAL PROJECT

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    Further diversifying its construction portfolio, Poole Construction Ltd. enters the industrial construction marke
    and completes two major projects for Canadian Industries Limited (CIL): an explosives plant in Mississauga (1949) and a
    polythene plant in Mississauga (1952, pictured).

    1975

    AMERICA BOUND

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    Poole Construction Ltd. enters the U.S. market, constructing a 14-story office building in Colorado Springs, Colorado for long standing client, Oxford Properties. This
    uickly leads to the establishment of the U.S. Headquarters in Denver, Colorado and blossoming work in the buildings, civil and industrial markets across the U.S.

    2022

    SOLAR EXPANSION

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    BVC announces the next step in the evolution of its highly successful solar business: BVC Solar. The growth
    and formalization of this dedicated business will support increasing demands for solar projects. The company continues growth of its North America and Australia
    Solar operations, building a reputation as the go-to name in solar construction.

    1975

    BVC ACQUIRES NASSAL

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    BVC acquires The Companies of Nassal after more than 20-years working together on major entertainment and hospitality projects. Nassal is a
    leading global specialty theming fabricator and program manager that provides fabrication and installation of immersive environments for theme
    parks, cultural experiences, hospitality, zoos and aquariums, and other themed environments.

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    With more than 25 years of experience, Lisa provides strategic leadership to ensure project teams have the resources necessary to
    execute projects successfully and deliver excellence to our clients. She's integral to the creation of the Toronto office's Diversity and
    Inclusion team and models the way as a strong female leader and trusted mentor.

    Awards & Accolades

    Best Managed Company in Canada 2024

    #49 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms

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