Pacific Blasting & Demolition Ltd. Win 2015 NAOSH Week Award

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Pacific Blasting & Demolition Ltd. is proud to announce that it has won a 2015 NAOSH Week Honourable Mention Award for promoting safety throughout its organization and NorLand Limited.  Initiatives included the implementation of a daily safety moment and stretching program.  To celebrate NAOSH Week, Pacific Blasting & Demolition Ltd. organized a barbeque for all of NorLand Limited's divisions.  Highlights included a stretching session, free safety glasses for all attendees, prize draws and a "Make Safety a Habit" themed cake.

Pacific Blasting & Demolition Ltd. Win 2015 VRCA Gold Award of Excellence

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Pacific Blasting & Demolition Ltd. is proud to announce that it has won a Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) 2015 Gold Award of Excellence for its involvement in the Sears Redevelopment Project at Pacific Centre Mall.  Each year, the VRCA recognizes the best companies, individuals and projects in the construction industry.  Pacific Blasting & Demolition Ltd. is proud to be recognized by the VRCA for its work and was happy to receive this prestigious award during the 27th Annual VRCA Awards of Excellence dinner held on Wednesday, October 21, 2015.

Brooks Patterson

Brooks has been with NorLand for more than 17 years where he serves as VP of Health, Safety, Environmental & Loss Control.  He was appointed to the WorkSafeBC Board of Directors as the Health & Safety Representative in 2015 and is a former Chair and current board member of the BC Construction Safety Alliance Board of Directors. Brooks is also Secretary Treasurer of SkillPlan and is a trustee with the Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan. He holds a Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety from BCIT and is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional.

Scott Bradley, P. Eng.

Scott has spent over 40 years involved in the engineering and construction of transportation and utility projects in Western Canada. Scott’s experience and familiarity with British Columbia’s physical and logistical challenges ideally position him to lead NorLand's pursuit of major infrastructure opportunities. He has overseen the expansion into partnering with large international and national contractors to grow NorLand's technical base to better serve existing and future clients.

Brad Tangjerd, P. Eng.

Brad has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry.  In spring 2013, he joined NorLand as Business Development Manager, building new business opportunities through key client conversions, marketing and promoting the organization's brands.  Having received his engineering degree from the University of British Columbia, Brad is a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC).

Tim Doucette, CPA, CA

Tim served as NorLand's CFO from 2002-2021 and as Executive Vice President from 2016 to 2023. Tim was responsible for company finances including acquisitions, corporate strategy, partner relations, treasury activities, tax planning and accounting. He has been involved in numerous construction industry organizations and was the Chair of the BC Construction Association Group Benefits Plan. Tim was also a Director of the Road Builders and Heavy Construction Safety Network.

Dale Bekar

Dale has been with NorLand since 1971 when he and his two brothers, Dennis and Brian, purchased Pacific Blasting Co Ltd.  Dale worked his way up from being a controlled blasting specialist to serve as President of NorLand for 28 years, becoming Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board after stepping down in 2016.  His invaluable experience working in the field and leading NorLand's diverse businesses allowed him to serve as Chairman of the Construction Labour Relations Association for 4 years.

Health & Safety

NorLand Limited demonstrates its commitment to the prevention of illness and injury through the implementation and maintenance of its comprehensive health and safety program. We endeavour to meet our responsibilities for the health and safety of our employees by meeting or exceeding relevant health and safety standards and WorkSafeBC requirements, as well as by assigning general and specific responsibilities for workplace health and safety.

Sustainability

NorLand Limited believes the construction industry is responsible for playing a lead role in creating a sustainable future. We demonstrate our commitment to sustainability by reducing our environmental impact wherever possible and seeking to implement collaborative partnerships that promote sustainable thinking across our entire supply chain. NorLand reduces, reuses and recycles wherever practicable and sources recycled or other materials from sustainable sources whenever feasible.

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