ABOUT US

#story

OUR STORY

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1978

THE BEGINNING

Founded by Russ Edwards, Contempora Steel Builders was established to provide metal building services to clients in Manitoba, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories and the Yukon.

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1997

LEADERSHIP SHIFT

After several years working alongside Russ, and business partner Bob Gagnon, and growing Contempora Steel Builders into a premier Design Builder, George Constantinides takes over as President.

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2003

THE FORD PROJECT

Contempora completes a project for Ford in Thompson, Manitoba. For decades the new facility tests vehicles in cold weather conditions.

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2014

SPACE-SAVING EXCELLENCE

Our Skilled Steel Erectors complete a 189,000 square foot clear-span pre-engineered steel building for the University of Winnipeg, working from within the building footprint due to the limited space on-site.

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2015

NEW ERA

Bob Gagnon retires from Contempora. Jason Guarino takes his place as Construction Manager and joins the ownership team.

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2021

CONTEMPORA'S 4TH FOR LOVEDAY MUSHROOMS

Contempora completes a project for Ford in Thompson, Manitoba. For decades the new facility tests vehicles in cold weather conditions.

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2022

30 YEARS WITH DON LAMBERT

Don Lambert, Field Superintendent, celebrates 30 years of dedicated service.

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2023

CONTEMPORA: CANADA'S TOP BEHLEN DEALER

Contempora is named Canadas largest Behlen dealer of Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings.

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TODAY

Together, George and Jason pride themselves on the milestones achieved by Contempora Steel Builders and believe that their most important assets lie with their loyal and dedicated staff. The team boasts decades of experience and thrive on the challenge of turning concepts into a finished project. Internally, our sales team works with the design department, estimating, and project managers to offer clients the most effective, practical, and economic designs from project inception.

#about

ABOUT US

For over 45 years Contempora Steel Builders continuously strives to be Manitoba’s leading commercial Design Build specialists, providing turn-key general contracting and construction management services to clients across the Prairies. Utilizing in-house design services, our team takes each unique project from concept to completion in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

#team

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

  • President, Partner

    George Constantinides

  • Construction Manager, Partner

    Jason Guarino

  • Sr. Project Manager

    Adam Brown

  • Estimating Manager

    Doug Auch

  • Design Manager

    Carey Friesen

  • Accounting/Office Manager

    Angela Pilgrim

  • Field Superintendent

    Don Lambert

#mission

OUR VALUES, VISION, AND MISSION

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    Commitment

    We Do Whatever It Takes to follow through on our promises and obligations to our clients, our team, and to each other.

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    Accountability

    Listen to Understand. Ready and willing to lend a helping hand, our team is receptive to others and open to comments and ideas. Don’t...

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    Pride

    Building with Purpose! We care about the quality of work and knowing we were part of bringing a client’s vision into reality.

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    Integrity

    Being honest and Always doing the Right Thing! Honesty and trust are kept at the core of everything we do at Contempora Steel Builders.

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    Team

    One Spirit, One Team! Design build general contracting is not a one-person operation. It is a collaboration between various departments...

At our Core, Contempora Steel Builders continuously works towards Building Futures Together. Our purpose is to ensure that each project (Whether design build, general contracting, or construction management) is completed on time and on budget, while promoting a healthy and balanced environment for our clients, employees, families, and community. If our teams succeed, our clients succeed, and vice versa.

#industry

OUR COMMUNITY, OUR INDUSTRY.

At Contempora our team is committed to staying true to our mission statement, Building Futures Together. Our support extends beyond our Design Build services, it champions progressive thinking, community engagement and continued education.

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#testimonials

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

"During the course of the project, your crews and even the sub trades were considerate  and helpful. This was especially important for us as this project was an addition to an existing, working office space. Staff and visitors are pleased and impressed with the result of our new WGI Head Office. The layout/floor plan has been very well received, and I want to thank you again for really listening to my initial concerns with this and then coming up with a very significant improvement."

Kevin Edwards

WGI Westman Group

"I want to take this opportunity to personally express our appreciation for the work completed by your firm through the design and construction of our building. Our schedule was tight and your staff worked with us in a friendly and professional manner. We have received nothing but compliments on the facility, which are a direct acknowledgement of the superb work done by Contempora Steel Builders."

Bill Lucenkiw

Century Steel Fabricators

"The expansion of our premises was completed by your company with minimal disruption in the day to day operation of our business. It was a pleasure to deal with you and your employees and you are all to be commended for the excellent manner in which you conduct your business. We are delighted with the finished expansion."

John Monteith

President, Industrial Truck Service Ltd.

"As you know, we had a tight schedule and we ran into considerable difficulty with the pile foundation due to obstruction encountered in the drilling process. Contempora was particularly helpful in assisting us to resolve our foundation and structural design difficulties. The erecting crew on site also executed with professionalism. The end result is we are utilising the new building on time. Please extend my thanks to the Contempora team who made this project so successful."

Ken Ross

District Distribution Manager/Saskatchewan, LaFarge Canada Inc.

"The quality of work was above grade. Contempora Steel overcame many hurdles and went that extra mile to make sure the project was completed not only on schedule but had everything done ahead of schedule and done right. Contempora Steel made sure we were 100% satisfied with everything after the sale which was excellent."

Gary Mittermayr

General Manager, Euroway Industrial Service Co. Ltd.

"In 2005, we contracted with Contempora Steel Builders to construct our 5-bay, 18,990-square foot building at 450 Lucas Avenue in Winnipeg. We were so impressed by the lot plan, building design & project management that Contempora provided us, that in 2008, when it came time to add on to the building, we called them directly. George Constantinides and his team demonstrated a vast knowledge of construction practices, dedication to our project, and determination to stay within budget and on schedule. They were professional and courteous to deal with, and understood that these projects were huge undertakings for us and vital to our business success. I would like to highly recommend George Constantinides and Contempora Steel Builders for any building project you may be undertaking."

Richard O. Springer

President, Thermo King of Mid Canada

"From the initial consultation, through design and construction and now into post-construction service, in every possible way Contempora has met iders’ expectations. At the outset, our bankers and legal experts were asking ‘what is iders’ contingency for delays and overruns?’ They thought we were truly deluding ourselves when we confidently stated that with the level of planning and the quality of the Contempora team on our side, how could there be either? Our confidence was rewarded when the project was completed ahead of schedule, precisely on budget and exactly as specified. Past these measurable achievements, it is also noteworthy to express how satisfied we were with the overall experience. It was a pleasure working with your entire team. Professional, but relaxed. Very welcome indeed, given how stressful that period was for iders while trying to manage our business, the moves and the construction. What a great formula you have for managing your Client projects."

Bradley Brown

President, Iders Incorporated

"The whole project was on budget and completed on time. The follow up by yourself and your employees was excellent. The dedication of everyone involved to customer satisfaction was clearly evident. We are extremely pleased with the design and function of the new building, and during the construction phase there was a minimal amount of disruption."

Greg Arndt

Vice-President, Jade Transport