2024
40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction, Onsite Magazine
Krista Chisholm, Infrastructure H&S Manager
40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction, On-Site Magazine
For a celebration of leadership and advancement of the industry as we explore the evolution of Canada’s construction industry, from the perspective of the rising stars who are leading the charge.
2024
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility National Award of Excellence
Western Grater Contracting
Given by: Canadian Regional Council of Carpenters
"Key Highlights:
-Commitment to Diversity: Significant investments in Indigenous employees, efforts to increase the representation of women, and accommodating schedules for single parents.
-Inclusive Recruitment: Focused efforts to diversify among all cultures and backgrounds.
-Advocacy and Success: Actively promoting diversity as a driver of both moral and business success."
2024
Vancouver Island Building Industry Awards - Safety Excellence Award
Western Grater Contracting
Given by: VICA - Vancouver Island Construction Association at their Summer BBQ
2023
Top Women in Safety
Nicki Wilson, NorLand’s Health & Safety Coordinator
Top 100 Safety Professionals in Canada, Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine
For standout professional achievements over the past 12 months, initiatives and innovations, and contributions to the OHS industry.
2023
2023 Awards of Excellence Silver Award | GC - Over $50 Million
BEL Contracting & Ledcor Group
Special Projects: HWY 91/17 Upgrade
Given by: VRCA - Vancouver Regional Construction Association
2023
BC Centre for Ability - Thank You & Acknowledge Donation
NorLand Limited
Recent donation to the Centre, and for their ongoing efforts to incorporate and prioritize equity, diversity and inclusion in their organization.
Given by: BC Centre for Ability
2023
Canadian Occupational Safety Award
NorLand Limited’s vice president of health, safety, environment, and loss control, Brooks Patterson, joins COS TV to discuss its online safety portal. Learn more about how it is used to administer safety training courses and track the progress of employees. It helped make NorLand Limited a 2022 Canada’s Safety Employers Excellence Awardee.
2023
VICA Member of the Year Award
VICA Member of the Year Award
VICA=Vancouver Island Construction Association
The VICA Awards not only recognize outstanding contributions to the construction sector but also celebrate the dedication and achievements of member companies like Western Grater Contracting.
2022
CCA National Safety Award
Excellence Awardees for The Most Innovative Use of Safety Technology Award
FOR ability to demonstrate the technology’s positive outcomes, alignment with broader corporate goals, efficiencies in cost savings for the company, and the positive impact on the team.
By Canadian Construction Association
2022
Canadian Occupational Safety Award
NorLand Limited
2022 Safest Employer
Canadian Occupational Safety
2022
BC Transportation Contractor of the Year Award of Excellence - Community Service Finalist
NorLand Limited
Nominated for Contractor of the Year – Award for Community Service
BY Canadian Construction Association
Recognizes the outstanding achievement and commitment to the development and promotion of a culture of excellence in the road building industry.
2021
BC Transportation Contractor of the Year Award of Excellence - Award for Workplace Health and Safety
NorLand Limited
Contractor of the Year - 2021 Award of Excellence for Workplace Health and Safety
For recognize the contractors behind some of the province’s most important transportation and infrastructure projects
Online Training Portal was developed to provide workers with accessible training that is focused on the activities and business practices for each employee’s work environment. Since the training program’s inception in 2018, NorLand Limited has seen a reduction in injuries that is reflected in a 23.9% increase in their WorkSafe BC experience rating.
2021
Awards of Excellence 2021 - Trade Contractor Award - $4M - $10M
Pacific Blasting & Demolition
VRCA Trade Contractor Gold Award
Project $4M to $10M
Execute the construction of the project in its entirety.
Project Viterra’s Pacific Port Terminal Elevator (“PAC3”) deconstructing three 100-year -old grain facility structures in Vancouver
2021
BC Transportation Contractor of the Year Award of Excellence - Award for Community Service
NorLand's program, Our Shared Purpose, supports communities through scholarships, employment opportunities, fundraisers, diversity events, and more.
2021
Award of Excellence - Contractor of the Year
NorLand Limited
Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety
Given by BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
2020
NAOSH Awards - Best New Entry
Pacific Blasting & Demolition!
NAOSH Award: “Best Entry Award”
By Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
FOR Safety and Health Week, also known as NAOSH Week (stands for North American Occupational Safety and Health)
“NAOSH Week is a continent-wide event spanning three countries (Canada, USA, and Mexico) that highlights to the public, government, and industry the importance of increasing understanding, raising awareness, and reducing injuries and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.”
2020
NAOSH Awards - Best New Entry
NorLand Limited
NAOSH Award: “Best Entry Award”
By Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
FOR Safety and Health Week, also known as NAOSH Week (stands for North American Occupational Safety and Health)
“NAOSH Week is a continent-wide event spanning three countries (Canada, USA, and Mexico) that highlights to the public, government, and industry the importance of increasing understanding, raising awareness, and reducing injuries and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.”
2020
BC Transportation Contractor of the Year Award of Excellence - Award for Workplace Health and Safety
Online Training Portal provides accessible training, verifying competency with completion certificates, progress tracking, and field training, reducing injuries by 23.9%.
2020
BC Transportation Contractor of the Year - Award of Excellence
Copcan Civil
In Recognition of Excellence in Grading Highway 03/95 Radium Intersection Improvements
Given by: BC Transportation
2020
VRCA Trade Contractor Silver Award
Pacific Blasting & Demolition
VRCA Trade Contractor Silver Award
Project $4M to $10M
Execute the construction of the project in its entirety.
Project Viterra’s Pacific Port Terminal Elevator (“PAC3”) deconstructing three 100-year -old grain facility structures in Vancouver
2020
Association of Geohazard Professionals
Pacific Blasting & Demolition
AGHP Award: “Rope Access Safety Recognition”
By Association of Geohazard Professionals
honoring best-in-class safety development and implementation initiatives within the geohazard industry, distinguishes companies that foster & employ safe rope access work procedures, provide education & training to their personnel, and commit to enhancing the safety culture within their organizations.
2019
BC Transportation Contractor of the Year Award of Excellence - Community Service Honourable Mention
2018
BC Transportation Contractor of the Year Award of Excellence - Community Service Honourable Mention
2018
Awards of Excellence - General Contractors Silver Award - Project Over $50M
Fraser River Pile and Dredge (GP) – BEL was a part of this FRPD-BEL JV
VRCA Awards of Excellence
2018 General Contractors — Over $50 Million
PROJECT Fairview Container Terminal’s Phase 2 North Expansion
2017
Mining & Construction Canada
Western Grater Featured in Mining & Construction Canada
2015
2015 Founder's Trade Award - Over $3 Million
Pacific Demolition
Project: Pacific Center Mall - Sears Redevelopment
Given by: Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
2014
Greenroads Certified: Bronze
BEL Contracting
Project: South Fraser Perimeter Road is First Bronze Certified Highway Project in Canada
Given by: Greenroads (8201 164th Ave NE, Suite 200 | Redmond, WA 98052 | greenroads.org)
Public Owner: British Columbia MOT Funders/Stakeholders: BCMOT, Ledcor CMI, Dragados, Bel-Pacific Design: Stantec (Lead), Buckland Taylor, GeoEngineers Contractors: Ledcor CMI, Dragados, Bel-Pacific 5
2012
Awards of Excellence 2012 - Landmark Award Trade Contractor
Pacific Blasting & Demolition
VRCA Awards of Excellence
Landmark Award Trade Contractor
In recognition of exception attention to quality, teamwork, problem solving and innovation
Project: BC Place Roof Replacement & Facilities Upgrades Project
2012
Awards of Excellence - Construction Workplace Health & Safety Innovation Award
Pacific Demolition
Given by: VRCA - Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Sponsored by: Worksafe BC
2008
Awards of Excellence 2008 - Trade Contractor President's Silver Award
Pacific Blasting & Demolition
VRCA Awards of Excellence
Trade Contractor President’s Silver Award
In recognition of exception attention to quality, teamwork, problem solving and innovation in the execution of their role in the delivery of a construction project.
Project: UBC Irving K.Barber Learning Centre
2002
Trade Contractor of the Year
Pacific Demolition
In Recognition of exceptional attention to quality, team work, problem solving and innovation in the execution of their role in the delivery of a construction projects.
Given by: VRCA - Vancouver Regional Construction Association
2003
Excellence in Grade and Bridge Construction
BEL Contracting
Project: Grade and Bridge Construction category: Culliton Creek - Sea to Sky Highway Sea-to-Sky
Given by: British Columbia Ministry of Transportation
2002
A Partnership in Safety: 365 Contractor Injury Free Days!
Bel Contracting
This was the first time Chevron had this level of safety from Contractors at the Burnaby Refinery.
Given by: Chevron Canada Limited
2000
VRCA Awards of Excellence Trade Contractor of the Year
Pacific Demolition
VRCA Awards of Excellence
Trade Contractor of The Year Award
In recognition of exception attention to quality, teamwork, problem solving and innovation in the delivery of construction projects.