Northern
Ingenuity Dowland has attained a level of ingenuity that is second to none. This excellence is a result of continuing to develop our depth and breadth of expertise which provides clients with the very best results, in diverse sectors and geographic locations. With over 25 years experience we have effectively enhanced our services to a range of industrial, commercial, institutional and infrastructure clients positioning us as your construction expert. From coast to coast to coast our team of experts leads successful projects.
Strength in
Strength in
People
Relationships
Our successful construction projects start with an outstanding team and a
Our pledge to understand the community wants and needs facilitates open
From coast to coast to coast we have developed a reputation for understanding
At Dowland, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to work closely
commitment to the people and communities in which we operate.
communication and sharing of ideas. This leads to successful employment and
and supporting local culture. We are proud of our collaborative approach to
with the First Nations Community through the Inuvialuit Development
business relationships. Through these associations, Dowland construction projects
successful projects with clients, subcontractors and suppliers Our 25 plus
Corporation, NCC Investment Group Inc., Gwich’in Development Corporation
translate into employment for local residents. We partner with local groups to
years of experience allows us to understand how to optimize relationships
and Wasaya Group Inc. The joint ventures we have entered into with the
set up apprenticeship programs, provide additional training and promote local
with all levels of government, helping them understand the value of
First Nations combine our strengths to respond to significant and diverse
employees who are top performers. Our ongoing commitment to training allows
investment in training local individuals for careers in specialized trades.
long-term opportunities.
Our diverse and dynamic team of over 450 employees goes above and beyond to get the job done. Both in the field and in our offices, this exceptional group’s experience spans a wide range of backgrounds and construction disciplines. Each team member brings a superior level of expertise to every project undertaken, offering clients knowledgeable, personal service and full attention to detail.
today’s apprentices to become tomorrow’s mentors, supervisors and managers.
Job Site Locations 150 Mile House
Canadian and US
Presence
Akhlok Aklavik Alakanuk Allen Anaktuvuk Pass Anzac Artic Bay Arviat Atlin
Inuvik Anchorage
Behchoko
Whitehorse Iqaluit Yellowknife
We work across Canada and Alaska with satellite offices at all jobsite locations
Rankin Inlet
and our top priority is to understand and adapt to the regional environment. Local execution supported by northern expertise is what we are known for. Our executive offices in Edmonton, AB and Inuvik, NT allow us to assemble diverse teams of experts to deliver quality and sustainable results on projects of every size and scope. Dowland has a track record of completing projects safely, on time and on budget, often in the most challenging arctic and subarctic conditions.
Edmonton Kamloops
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Office Location
Job Site Location
Thunder Bay
Cambridge Bay Cape Dorset Carmacks Clyde River Colville Lake
Hall Beach Hedley Holman Hope Houston Hythe Igloolik Innisfail Kasilof Kugaaruk Kodiak Kokhanok Kwethluk Kwigillingok McLeese Lake Mountain Village
Dawson City Deline Dillingham Drayton Valley
Norman Wells
Elkford Eureka Exshaw
Pangnirtung Parson Lake Peavine Pilot Point Pond Inlet Prince George Prince Rupert
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Good Hope McMurray McPherson Simpson Vermillion
Gjoa Haven Good News Bay Grande Prairie
Old Crow Oscarville
Repulse Bay
Sachs Harbour Sandy Lake Sanikiluaq Savona St. George Stebbins Stewart Taloyoak Thunder Bay Trail Tuktoyaktuk Tulita Tumbler Ridge Ulukhaktok Wainwright Wekweeti Wrigley Qikiqtarjuaq Quinhagak Zeballos
Health and Safety First to last‌
Our Quality
System
Workplace safety for our staff, sub contractors, clients and environment
utilize the tools, resources and equipment available to maintain a successful
We are dedicated to our comprehensive Quality Program that covers all areas of
is a key priority at all levels of the Company. Each Dowland employee and
safety program. As a result, the Dowland safety record exceeds industry
construction. Quality is what we deliver to our clients and quality work requires
sub contractor works under the safest possible conditions. By ensuring all
standards, consistently achieving a preferential WCB rating and the highest
ongoing objective evaluation to improve efficiency and identify economies of
employees take part in our site orientation prior to working on a project, we
industry discounts attainable. We are proud to hold A ratings for clients
scale. Dowland is committed to client satisfaction and to continuously improving
promote a culture wherein working safely is an expectation, not a request.
through ISNetworld as well as a Certificate of Recognition (COR) for Safety in
our operations. These goals are achieved through our corporate culture of
We insist on active participation by everyone, every day, on every job. We
all jurisdictions where we work.
learning and sharing which makes sure positive outcomes are integrated into future projects. Our focus ensures projects are completed on time and on budget. Quality also means staying at the leading edge of our industry. We take pride in being part of an elite group certified for welding across Canada.
Industrial Trenched in Quality
Commercial Producing Results
Dowland understands the unique requirements of industrial clients. We have
Whether design-build, construction management or lump sum Dowland brings
Bringing an institutional project from start to finish with multiple stakeholders is a
Dowland has the expertise and experience required when developing customized
significant experience executing projects within the mining, oil & gas and
an outstanding level of proficiency to each commercial project we undertake.
complex process that Dowland executes with precision. Our internal systems and
infrastructure solutions. Our infrastructure focus includes construction projects
green energy sectors including mill/smelter processing facilities, water
We offer clients knowledgeable, personal service and full attention to detail. Our
controls are fine tuned to ensure strict compliance with plans and specifications.
which enable communities to operate efficiently. Whether it is a water treatment
treatment plants, steam plants, shutdown work, mine expansions, plant
base of loyal clients has been built on the strength of our reputation for timely
Using our collaborative processes, all project stakeholder requirements are met
facility, storage facility, airport or alternative power generating wind farm, we
upgrades, pressure testing and compressor stations, greenfield projects, fuel
service and quality workmanship. Our team works collaboratively with owners,
and no detail is ignored. Quality management, sustainability, proactive problem
bring a dedicated team of project managers, technical experts, commercial
tank farms, hydro-electric projects, heat recovery and wind farms. We respond
making sure the procedures, skills and quality controls are in place for successful
solving and prudent financial management are at the forefront of Dowland’s
and finance professionals to the table. This ensures we develop progressive,
to changing conditions with a “can do” attitude and our diverse teams are
delivery of results that align with the vision clients care about and demand.
services. Our institutional clients know we complete projects within budget.
appropriate and effective infrastructure which is a constant concern for
From start to finish – we deliver.
governments and citizens. Dowland’s attention to detail makes us a leader in
leaders in developing solutions. At all times safety and quality control in our work is a top priority; ensuring industrial projects are done right the first time, on time and within budget.
Institutional Infrastructure Generating Solutions Developing Communities infrastructure construction.
Service Expertise
Attention to Detail Design Build
Construction Management
Mechanical
General Contracting
Logistics
Dowland transforms vision into reality. For each
At Dowland we make an impact early in the
Quality workmanship makes Dowland a leader.
With over 25 years of construction expertise across
Whether across the street or in remote locations
design build project we undertake, a team is
project life cycle. By getting involved early it is
Our extensive experience building within the industrial,
Canada and Alaska, Dowland has completed a wide
Dowland ensures the right people and materials
assembled to provide innovative and competitive
possible for us to work with the client’s design
commercial, institutional and infrastructure sectors is
scope of general contracting projects. We have a
arrive in the right order, at the right time. A veteran
solutions for specialized requirements. The team
team and focus on key decisions that improve
the foundation from which our mechanical contracting
corporate culture which emphasizes acting on the
of complex jobs in the north, Dowland understands
is a strong advocate for owner intent, striving
the project. Whether it is a better mechanical
expertise has evolved. Dowland ’s mechanical services
owner’s behalf. This policy translates into strong
this challenge and consistently rises above it. Efficient
to understand what the owner really wants and
system, a cost saving or time savings, Dowland
include building, installation and maintenance of
collaborative relationships with everyone involved in
systems and accurate data provided through our supply
needs – not just the structure, but the objectives
has
management
mechanical systems. Our skilled mechanical teams are
the project and ensures owner expectations are met and
teams make sure that sites are equipped for optimal
of the business that is going to depend on the
tendering, accounting, reporting and control
experts in plumbing/fitting, sheet metal and welding.
exceeded. By maintaining strong trade relationships,
execution and results.
facility. We provide innovative solutions to
systems to meet the projects’ unique require-
These individuals are leaders in their fields and, as
quality and schedule are maintained regardless of the
ensure that design elements are achieved at
ments. Our track record of success allows us
with all Dowland employees; their focus on safety is
geographic location.
budget levels. We make sure each consultant,
to provide options on every aspect of a project.
constant. Whether it is new construction or a complex
manager and sub trade involved in the project
Dowland clients are presented with strategic
retrofit, Dowland is your expert.
has the client’s goals in mind and strive to deliver
alternatives and through our team approach we
a final product that exceeds the expectations.
influence the five key elements: time, quality,
developed
construction
flexibility, risk and cost.
The total package with
Integrated Solutions
Sustainability
Our environment depends on it...
Dowland understands that project execution in diverse geographic locations
from which we draw, applying lessons from the past and innovative ideas
Dowland embraces the merits of green building practice and offers
requires a tremendous amount of focus and attention to pre-planning
that solve persistent large scale construction issues. The cost management
versatile sustainable and innovative solutions. Our in-house LEED
and ingenuity. From coast to coast to coast, whether it is an industrial,
policies and procedures we have in place provide our clients with detailed
accredited professionals contribute substantial value and expertise
commercial, institutional or infrastructure project, our teams provide
reporting. We believe that accurate and timely reports are a crucial part of
to the client, architect and construction team. We are proud
integrated management across all trade disciplines. Our proven project and
project control and a key factor in the successful delivery of on-time and
of having successfully helped clients achieve LEED速
construction management experience provides a robust knowledge base
within budget projects.
certification while still meeting demanding project timelines and budgets.
Building
Stronger Communities
Building relationships is at the core of our success. In addition to being dedicated to client satisfaction, serving a broad range of industrial, commercial, institutional and infrastructure clients we are committed to serving the communities in which we live and work. Dowland helps build a brighter future for communities by contributing financial support focused on education, health and wellness, arts and culture, social services and community programs. Our success comes through working with local community organizations and the volunteer spirit of our employees.
Our
Clients
say it best...
Dowland Contracting Ltd. completed
The North Slope Borough contracted
Pin/Taylor Architects has worked with
N53 Architecture Inc. has worked
the construction of the Aurora Campus
Dowland Construction Inc. for the Simon
Dowland Contracting Ltd. on the Inuvik
with Dowland Contracting Ltd. on two
building in 2004. We remain very satisfied
Paneak Museum Project. They finished
School’s project since late 2007 and have
projects. Their most recent is Holy
with the construction and are pleased
the job within budget and on time as
worked with them on a number of other
Trinity Academy, a new $12M high school
that Dowland is currently building our
proposed in the bid documents. I give
projects previously as well. Dowland
in Drayton Valley, AB. We have found
new single student residence. Good
Dowland high marks not just for the
Contracting has proved themselves to
working with Dowland to be a positive
communication is exceedingly important
job well done. Dowland Construction
be a very capable and well organized
working experience. They take a very
to us as a client and we find them to
employees went as far as helping Seniors
company. Their strategy of resolving
professional approach to the process
be readily approachable and action
Housing doing fix up and weatherization
issues long before they become problems
of consultant and client relations, and
oriented. After construction of the new
at no cost to the homeowners. Dowland
helps move projects along. With respect
are consistent in their claims of being
campus, any requested follow-up was
Contracting Ltd. is a very capable
to financial and schedule planning,
a part of the “team”. Whenever site
appropriately dealt with, proving that
contractor and they do a very good job.
their project staff are honest and very
issues arise, their approach is to have a
capable. It is a pleasure working with
solution in mind before the call is made.
such a competent and professional team.
Pricing for construction changes are fair
they live up to their commitment and guarantees for quality workmanship. Miki O’Kane, Campus Director
William Hopson, Project Administrator NSB CIPM
Simon Taylor, Pin/Taylor Architects
and reasonable. I have no hesitation in recommending Dowland Contracting Ltd. for any project that your organization may have in mind. Paul Anderson, Architect AAA, MRAIC, LEED AP, Director
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Dowland Contracting Ltd. P.O. Box 1660, Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
Dowland Contracting Ltd. 7028-56 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6B 1E4
t. 867 777-8500 f. 867 777-4106 e. info@dowland.ca www.dowland.ca