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BUILDING A BETTER WORLD
THE WESTCOR WAY
In 2003, in the heart of northeast Calgary, an idea was born. Following the closure of the company they had previously worked for, four former co-workers came together to discuss the possibility of using their combined experience, unique skill sets and passion for construction to manage their own general contracting company. Fast-forward 15 years and you will find a company that, with sustained dedication, continues to thrive while being rewarded with a fine reputation within the industry. What was once a four-person operation struggling to land work in a saturated market is now a leader in the mid-market construction industry. In uncertain times, one thing at Westcor Construction is certain – they are here to stay. In the early days, president and CEO Bob Robinson and his founding partners, who are still shareholders,
suffered from the usual, “Come back and see us when you have built up your company project resumé” response to requests for business, which made it a quiet and challenging first six months or so. One of Westcor’s first jobs was partnering with St. James Church in Priddis to provide them with a new floor and a much-needed facelift. Westcor also landed a few public works interior projects at the Harry Hays Building, and from then on, work began to grow at a steady pace – and they haven’t looked back. Westcor has built up a compelling culture which leverages its passionate employees to consistently deliver successful projects, build strong relationships within the community, and appreciate the efforts and importance of its trade partners – treating them as
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