Projects

Contempora Steel Builders was brought on by PCL Construction as the pre-engineered steel building supplier/ erector for the new University of Manitoba Sports Complex. The 189,000 sq.ft building was constructed in downtown Winnipeg, so tight property lines and street closures made for a strategic erection process. In addition, the building design specified the use of […]

It was a massive undertaking to renew the look of this enormous gold mine by installing new blue-coloured metal cladding on every building possible. All areas of this mine including the Hoist House, Crusher Bldg., Mill Bldg., Mine Dry, Head Frame Cladding, Pump House, Vent Shafts, Conveyors, etc. were given special attention to update and […]

Loveday Mushroom Farms is Canada’s oldest continuous producer of mushrooms. They utilize advanced technology and state of the art production techniques to supply a variety of quality mushrooms. This huge state-of-the-art mushroom production facility ships a variety of quality mushrooms to restaurants, food service sites, and grocery stores across western Canada. The clean lines and […]

Many projects built over a period of years for Canadian Anglo totals 56,620 sq.ft. This manufacturer of processed tankage, pressure vessels, storage tanks, metal fabricated basic conveyors, utility trailers, production fabrication, production machining and custom fabrication, needed large facilities built for its heavy-duty productions. This basic square structure has been given a nice aesthetic by […]

One of the largest truckload carriers in Canada today, Bison Transport serves Canada and the 48 nearby states. As a high-service supply chain partner, Bison Transport offers full truckload service, service logistics, dedicated fleet operations, yard management and warehousing/ distribution. Contempora Steel Builders paired up with Smith Carter to renovate Bison Transport’s Winnipeg head office […]

Fort Garry Fire Truck specializes in building fire trucks and other related fire fighting equipment for customers throughout Canada, the US and abroad. FGFT’s new facility is a 43,792 sq.ft. building, with a 4,335 sg.ft. mezzanine. Along with the manufacturing, assembly and rubber bays, the building includes a two storey office, new truck display, washbay, […]

Manitoulin Transport has a very extensive transportation network throughout North America. They are a single source carrier with a wide array of trucking services including truckloads, trans-border, intermodal, private fleet, guaranteed service, temperature controlled, dangerous goods and supply chain management. Their new Winnipeg location consists of a 33,120 sq.ft cross dock facility with 55 loading […]

State Industries is a world wide supplier and manufacturer of premier cast-polyurethane products for over 40 years. The produce parts for the military, agriculture, automotive and mining industries as well as numerous other sectors. They also have a CNC division which enables them to provide water jet cutting and CNC machining services for a variety […]

Trailer Wizards has over 25 locations nation wide. They specialize in semi-trailer rentals, leasing, sales, parts, maintenance, financing and storage. The new facility is located in the Brookside Industrial Park in Winnipeg. Establishing their new location in CentrePort’s transportation hub was ideal for linking to the Canadian transportation industry. The building includes a 14 bay […]

Saturn Industries is western Canada’s premier source for custom trailers, speciality lifting equipment and rigging supplies. The original 12,000 sq.ft. Winnipeg building was added onto three times for a total area of 32,244 .sq.ft. This trailer manufacturer required a spacious warehouse and office area to serve its many customers. Office spaces partially line the front […]

Payne Transportation is a full load common carrier operating across Canada and throughout the United States. They offer customs bonded clearing services and is a one stop door-to-door transportation company. Their new facility incorporates significant warehousing and cross-docking capabilities along with a convenient equipment shop and wash bay area to service their own equipment. The […]

A huge retrofitted quonset-type structure at the back of the facility, houses the actual ice rink while the new lobby and concession booth area is a rigid frame structure. Light bounces between the white ice surface and bright, white-painted ceiling and quonset beams. This arena is a modern facility with a standard size ice surface, […]

IDERS designs and produces electronic payment transaction systems for CIBC, Canada’s largest chartered bank. These systems set the standard for secure mag stripe and smartcard terminals and pinpads deployed across North America. Their state-of-the-art facility is divided into engineering, administrative and production with a commitment is to deliver quality products to meet their corporate and […]

Artista Homes is a premier luxury home builder that is revolutionizing the new housing industry with innovative ideas, cutting edge design and quality craftsmanship. Thanks to our shared values, we were approached by Artista to design and erect their new office building and commercial retail space. Artista’s new 10,283 sq.ft head office would become the […]

Calm Air International is an airline that specializes in transportation of people and cargo to northern Canadian communities year round. This aircraft hangar was designed in collaboration with Syverson Monteyne Architecture. The brilliant blue doors and signage is the perfect contrast against the white metal cladding facade. Full height glazing and special exterior detailing on […]

BFI is now known as Progressive Waste Solutions and is an effective and affordable waste collection, recycling, construction container rental and industrial waste management company. BFI’s recycling facility is unique in that this huge structure is a Behlen frameless building providing greater usable space in the building’s interior. There are no frames for forklifts and […]

Sky Blue Water is a private label co-packer of natural spring water for retailers, brand owners and distributors for over 20 years. Their spring water source originates from a protected aquifer found deep in the pristine forest of Manitoba’s Sandilands. Water passes through miles of natural filtration of sand and gravel. Once the water reaches […]

Adesa is North America’s premier vehicle auction operator. Their Manitoba location is located just north of Winnipeg. The bright teal-coloured metal cladding of this building nicely highlights the masonry and the deep grey acrylic stucco. Reveals in the stucco are just the extra design element this structure needed. Natural light flows into the large entrance […]

Winnipeg Sport & Leisure carries a full line of Yamaha and Honda Products including outboard motors, ATV’s , motorcycles , watercraft , snowmobiles , generators and Side By Side’s. Two buildings merge together to form one. The exterior of this building is acrylic stucco complete with reveals. The prominent large columns of this impressive entrance […]

The Erb Group of Companies was developed from a one-man operation in 1959 to an industry leader that currently employs over 1,300 staff and 140 owner/operators across our network of ten terminals. Customers rely on Erb transportation for the smooth delivery of time and temperature-controlled products to over 24,000 consignees, throughout most of Canada and […]

Turk Enterprises is a refrigerated carrier based out of Manitoba that transports product across Canada. They specialize in food transportation and offer HACCP certified cooler cross dock services. They are dedicated to food safety and see value in state of the art equipment and facilities. With the building being a precast concrete structure, Contempora Steel […]

Thermo King Eastern Canada is one of Canada’s largest independent transport refrigeration sales, service and parts companies across the eastern board. The company has served the transport refrigeration industry for over 50 years, having built its success on offering customers quality sales advice and consistent, reliable service. The initial building of a large warehouse, shop […]

Westman Steel Industries is Western Canada’s Largest Manufacturer of Metal Roofing and Siding products, supplying products for the Agricultural, Residential and Light Commercial sectors. Frameless and rigid frame construction combine for a practical use of space. The front frameless structure functions as serviceable administration and office areas. The back rigid framed warehouse structure affords the […]

WGI Westman Group Inc is a dynamic entrepreneurial group of companies composed of Meridian Manufacturing Inc, Behlen Industries LP, Westman Steel, and Canada Culvert. The Westman Group operates manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities in 29 centers in Canada and the US, maintains dealer networks across North America, and has a worldwide customer base. Their head […]

A beautiful upscale restaurant, banquet and conference centre incorporating a 260 seat banquet hall, a 90 seat main dining room, a 30 seat private room, a mezzanine area seating 50 guests, cathedral seating for 400 guests, and a three-season patio accommodating outdoor dining.

IDERS designs and produces electronic payment transaction systems for CIBC, Canada’s largest chartered bank. These systems set the standard for secure mag stripe and smartcard terminals and pinpads deployed across North America. IDERS innovative 18,000 sq.ft state-of-the-art facility is divided into engineering, administrative and production spaces housing a staff of approximately 100 people. Their commitment […]

Ridsdale Transport is a transportation company that is developing a terminal network across the Prairie Provinces with a new central facility in Winnipeg. Warehouse storage, container service and contracted transportation are among some of their specialized services. The new 16,094 sq.ft. building includes a 23 door cross-dock facility supplied as a Behlen pre-engineered steel building, […]

Western Turbo is both a retail and wholesale distributor for the supply of parts and service to the diesel industry. The mandate of Western Turbo is to supply and service injection pumps, injectors, and turbochargers used in the operation of diesel equipment. The development and operation of a fully equipped service center, as well as […]

Industrial Fluid Consultants (IFC) is a Winnipeg based industrial pump and mechanical seal supplier. IFC has many years of experience in specifying, troubleshooting and servicing pumps and mechanical seals in all types of applications in various industries. The new 16,327 sq.ft. turn-key project is complete with a 9,900 sq.ft. warehouse for all their production needs. […]

Abas Auto is a car dealership and repair facility just north of Winnipeg. They specialize in auto sales, mechanical/ service and MPI/ autobody/ glass claims. The dealership provides a comfortable and relaxing one stop auto shop. The specially designed three roof-pitched front entrances, draws one’s attention to the various services offered at Abas Auto/ Esso. […]

MityBilt is a family owned and operated company based in Stonewall, Manitoba and has 2 specialized departments MityBilt Office and MityBilt Educations that compliment each other. MityBilt Office is a high specifications line of furniture that has been designed to create sophisticated and exceptionally productive workspaces. Where MityBilt Education is Canada’s first choice in innovative […]

As a premier builder of cranes and material handling systems, Century Crane & Services Ltd. required a building to suit their unique needs. To accommodate the huge interior crane, 27’-6” wall heights were incorporated in to the structure. The simple light grey rectangular building was given extra punch and focus on the front elevation with […]

With 27’ wall heights, this airplane hangar has the height required to accommodate three floors along the front of the structure. Six 18’ high overhead doors line the back wall, each of them supported in between with steel columns. This white building with brilliant red trim looks crisp and clean against the blue skies of […]

Union Ware is a Winnipeg based company that closely works with Unions of all types and sizes across Canada and the United States. They have clients visiting their office on a regular basis, so the owner wanted the renovation to modernize the building both aesthetically and functionally. The existing building had tyndall stone accents on […]

Quarry View Esso is located in the town of Stonewall just north of Winnipeg. The owner had an existing masonry building which consisted of a small convenience store, Esso gas station and self serve car wash. The project consisted of a 9,180 sq.ft pre-engineered steel building addition equipped with a new drive thru truck wash […]

This structure, entirely of wood-construction, is an attractive private school encompassing kindergarten to grade 12. Included in the different school areas are the necessary classrooms, computer/technology room, music room, kitchen/lunchroom area, library, staff room and administrative offices. Extra care was taken to choose colours and finishes to make all school rooms comfortable for both students […]

Jade Transport is based in Winnipeg, but transports across Canada and the US. They specialize in the transport of bulk liquids, ranging from hazerdous waste such as chemicals consisting of flammable liquids and mild corrosives, asphalt, petroleum, to kosher food grade products. A forest green frameless structure makes up the service area for this commercial […]

T & T Group of Companies Winnipeg location houses both T&T and J&T Trucking, offering highly specialized trucking services Canada wide. In combination the two companies provide a wide array of services from temperature controlled freight, to container services and general trucking. Their new building includes a 7,500 sq.ft shop with two recessed dock doors, […]

DM Krenkevich is a transportation company located just out side of Winnipeg. They deal with hauling LTL, truckloads, vans, reefer and flat though out North America. Their building is situated on 113 acres. With its 20’ high walls and turquoise accents, this large frameless trucking warehouse and maintenance facility provides a generous space for repairs […]

This steel fabricator and welding shop needed a spacious warehouse and office area to serve its area residents. A focal point on this simple metal building was created by applying grey acrylic stucco with reveals which in turn was surrounded by a deep turquoise acrylic stucco outline. The deep turquoise roof peaks supported over the […]

From the bright and open showroom to the warehouse/storage facility and maintenance garage, it is clear that “safety” is what this company is all about. Spacious offices and training rooms round off this well-designed, multi-use building. The brilliant red fascia and trim catches the attention of all passers by.

Nelson River Construction began constructing sewer and water facilities and soon expanded to concrete and asphalt paving. They are a Winnipeg based company that operates inter provincially with expertise in many areas of heavy construction from tunneling, to construction of lift stations and pump houses. Their existing masonry building was 8,980 sq.ft of shop space […]

Scheller Metal Fabricators manufactures custom metal products, with a team comprised of highly skilled fabricators and welders. They are ASME Boiler/ Pressure Vessel Certified, CWB Certified and ISO 9001:2008 Registered. Their new building includes a 8,160 sq.ft shop equipped with a 7.5 tonne Kone crane and 20’x24’ overhead door to accommodate their large scale welding […]

Move Mobility, FRS Group and Van Extras are all family owned and operated companies that operate out of their new building in the Brookside Industrial park. Move Mobility specializes in creating custom wheelchair friendly vehicles, FRS group is a leading supplier of construction supplies and Van Extras transforms your company vehicle into a productive work […]

A 70’ long, 4 ton monorail complete with truck and chain hoist down the middle of the building gives the necessary hoisting capacity for those heavy maintenance jobs. A 70’ x 24’ bifold door which opens clear to 70’ wide x 20’ high, fills one entire wall of the hangar. 22 ga. liner panel to […]

A large grain farm like Manaigre Farms Ltd. needs spacious storage for its farming equipment. That is were this brand new 9,600 sq.ft. agricultural equipment storage facility comes into play. With a front 80’x20’ bi-fold door giving a clear opening height of 18’, four 16’x16’ overhead doors, and one 10’x10’ overhead door, there are more […]

Ken Palson Enterprises is a Heavy Duty Excavating Contractor. Their company colours of yellow and black were incorporated into the exterior design of this structure. The building design required several offices and a maintenance shop to service its fleet of equipment. A mezzanine at the front of the building created much needed office and storage […]

Acculift and Accudraulics are both family owned companies both operating under the same roof. Acculift is a provider of industrial lifting, clean air systems and workplace safety systems. Where Accudraulics is your dedicated source for hydraulic equipment and servicing. Dual purpose is the primary focus and functionality of this building in order to support both […]

Falcon Machinery is primarily a custom metal fabrication company. They offer metal processing services such as saw cutting, machining, plasma cutting, welding, etc. They also have a hot-dip galvanizing facility. A 4,800 square foot addition was added to the existing structure to increase this custom metal fabrication company’s capabilities to manufacture and supply their specialized […]

Freightliner Manitoba is one of the few dealerships to have exclusivity in a specific province. Their dealerships are proud to sell and service North America’s leading medium, heavy duty diesel and specialized chassis trucks. The Winnipeg office for this medium and heavy-duty truck dealership needed to be renovated and modernized. Specializing in new and used […]

All-wood construction is the building choice for this gymnasium. This building’s attractive exterior with warm brown stonework and an interesting, aesthetically attractive elevation, creates a comfortable feeling for those who enter. The gymnasium itself is cozy due to warm wood planking which covers the full ceiling and lines the walls to the half-way point. A […]

Our new facility is a direct reflection of the quality of buildings our company represents. Not only does our office create an innovative work environment, but it also showcases some of the modern building materials available. As Design Builders we practice the “Form Follows Function” methodology to construction by giving our utmost attention to each […]

The Assiniboia Downs is a horse racing facility just outside of Winnipeg. Aside from the stadium they also have numerous stables and auxiliary buildings for the horses and their trainers. He were hired to design and construct a simple indoor riding stable for the Manitoba Jockey Club. Therefore rainy days are no longer an issue […]

Esker Logging is located in Balmertown, near Red Lake Ontario. They are a local family run logging company. 30’ high walls allow for two high stories in this sawmill facility. Specialized sawmill equipment cuts softwood harvested from the surrounding forested areas turning logs into 2”x4”s and into chipping to be used for paper. To support […]

CN is North America’s major rail company. A wide variety of miscellaneous projects have been completed for this railroad transportation giant over the years! Included in these projects are a CN Wit Garage renovation, CN office building vestibule, CN canopy over a loading platform, CN grinder booth addition, CN electric repair building expansion, office renovations […]

The RM of St Andrews office and Maintenance facility is located in Clandeboye, Manitoba just 45 minutes north of Winnipeg. The municipality consists of over 11,000 residents and contains many communities including Lockport, Petersfield, St Andrews and Clandeboye. The RM had an existing frameless steel building on site that was 6,000 sq.ft and operating as […]

Big Block Auto is an automotive store specializing in parts and accessories, while also carrying a large selection of fishing and household items. The main floor is 6,464 sq.ft and consists of a retail display area, parts counter and rear warehouse facility. The 16’-0” eave height was ideal for the owner to install aftermarket steel […]

The primary function of this building is a maintenance and storage facility for drilling equipment. This appreciably sized structure, complete with four large overhead doors, is practical and straight forward … just what this company required.

Accent Workplace Environments is a privately owned organization that has been satisfying the needs of corporate, educational, healthcare and hospitality clients for over 25 years. Their new state-of-the-art working showroom and warehousing facility was constructed in Stonewall, Manitoba, a thriving community just a few minutes north of Winnipeg. The building is entirely of wood construction, […]

The Ford Extreme Cold Weather Test Facility offers vehicle testing in extremely cold, icy, and snowy weather conditions during the winter months from around November 1 to April 30. This same facility has given Thompson, Manitoba a solid reputation around the world as an important testing facility for the vehicle and aviation industry. This addition […]

Falcon Machinery is primarily a custom metal fabrication company. They offer metal processing services such as saw cutting, machining, plasma cutting, welding, etc. They also have a hot-dip galvanizing facility. We did a 6,103 sq.ft addition making the overall building 46,262 sq.ft, along with a renovation of some existing office space. The project consisted of […]

AR Concrete Pumping is a concrete pumping company that has been operating in Manitoba for over 25 years. They have the largest pump truck in the area and a fleet of 13 units. The building design is a Behlen frameless structure which means there are no frames on the interior, thus generating more useable space […]

Masonry and pre-fabricated metal building join to create something rather unique. This metal building was finished up to the stage of being ready for masonry. The owner then took charge and chose and installed the respective stonework. A shingled, roof-pitched front entrance showcases this residential roofing contractor’s handiwork. A sizeable vehicle and warehouse storage area […]

This simple maintenance shop is the straightforward building required by this excavating company. The deep green of the building is set off nicely by the galvalume cladding which encompasses and accents the front entrance. This entire building package is practical, good looking, and low-maintenance.

One of the largest truckload carriers in Canada today, Bison Transport serves Canada and the 48 nearby states. As a high-service supply chain partner, Bison Transport offers full truckload service, service logistics, dedicated fleet operations, yard management and warehousing/ distribution. An automatic truck wash facility was added to the Bison Transport Winnipeg’s complex giving drivers […]

Exterior improvements to this company’s Winnipeg office and maintenance garage were urgently needed. The brown brick was covered over with metal cladding in the company’s corporate colour. This simple alteration makes for a huge aesthetic change and a positive impact!

More storage is just what everyone needs! This mono-sloped compact self-storage building fills that need. Each of the individual thirty storage compartments is lined inside from concrete foundation to ceiling height with interior liner for a clean and fresh look. The handsome white exterior metal siding is set off by thirty colourful blue doors … […]

West Coast Motors and Leasing Corp is a used automotive dealership that provides fully inspected vehicles, with financing options and first-rate maintenance and repair services. A practical, functional building is how to describe this structure. This low-maintenance, basic structure incorporates an office area, washroom, and repair and maintenance area.

The Arris Centre is a facility for mentally challenged children in the Interlake region to provide equal educational opportunities. In 2009 we designed an all-wood addition to the Arris Centre which allowed for a new craft/meeting space, new washrooms and small storage area. The project also included a renovation to the existing structure. The centre […]

Blue Hills Processors is one of Canada’s largest and most innovative special crop processing facilities. They specialize in cleaning, sizing, bagging and bulk loading peas, lintels and chickpeas. Their processing plant is located in Avonlea, Saskatchewan. Due to industry growth, an addition was required to increase processing and warehouse space. Three loading docks were added […]

A beautiful upscale restaurant, banquet and conference centre incorporating a 260 seat banquet hall, a 90 seat main dining room, a 30 seat private room, a mezzanine area seating 50 guests, cathedral seating for 400 guests, and a three-season patio accommodating outdoor dining.