COMPANY: BIRD CONSTRUCTION INC.; CHANDOS
CONSTRUCTION
LISTING: TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
SYMBOL: BDT
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 11, 2022 /CNW/ - Chandos Construction Inc.
("Chandos") and Bird Construction Inc. ("Bird") are pleased to
announce they have entered into a three-year strategic partnership
for the Building Good initiative ("Building Good"). Established in
2021, Building Good is a thought leadership initiative that aims to
catalyze owners and industry partners to change the way the
architecture, engineering, and construction ("AEC") industry
designs and builds for the betterment of people and the planet.
Through this partnership, Chandos and Bird will drive
sustainable change through the promotion, discussion, and execution
of Building Good's three focus areas –Industry Transformation,
Equity and Inclusion, and Sustainability
"Every business can and should make the world a better place.
The construction industry in particular has a significant
opportunity to take the lead. At Chandos, our business model is
built on this very belief. Some of the ways we put this into
practise is by partnering with social enterprises, hiring at risk
youth and diverse talent, and by working towards a net zero
future," said Tim Coldwell,
President, Chandos. "The Building Good community is another
important channel for us to connect with businesses that share
these same goals and ambitions. Together, we can be forces for
good."
"Bird strives to positively impact the communities in which we
live and work and we are excited for this opportunity to promote
meaningful change across our industry through the Building Good
initiative," said Gilles Royer,
Chief Operating Officer of Bird. "Building Good aligns to our
approach of maximizing social and environmental impact, which is
rooted in our four ESG pillars of build green, live green, work
green, and a commitment to governance. Our ESG pillars have a
natural alignment with Building Good, its three focus areas, and
its vision of driving positive change in our industry."
Through Building Good's key channels, including the Building
Good blog and podcast, partners and industry guests will discuss
AEC's biggest challenges, innovative solutions, and the
opportunities that these changes bring AEC organizations,
government, and the public. Learn more on BuildingGood.ca.
For further information contact:
T.L. McKibbon, President & CEO or
W.R. Gingrich, CFO
Bird Construction Inc.
5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400
Mississauga, ON L4W 0C6
Phone: (905) 602-4122
About Chandos Construction
Established in 1980, Chandos Construction has become one of
North America's most collaborative
and innovative commercial builders. Employing 600 field and office
staff in Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Ottawa, Red
Deer, Toronto, and
Vancouver – Chandos is 100 per
cent employee owned. It is also the first and largest B Corp
Certified commercial builder in North
America.
Chandos is a pioneer in integrated project delivery (IPD) and
collaborative construction. The organization is committed to social
procurement and is committed to investing at least five per cent of
its addressable spend to social impact organizations by 2025.
About Bird Construction
Bird (TSX:BDT) is a leading Canadian construction company operating
from coast-to-coast and servicing all of Canada's major markets. Bird provides a
comprehensive range of construction services from new construction
for industrial, commercial, institutional, and civil infrastructure
markets; to industrial maintenance, repair and operations services,
heavy civil construction, and mine support services; as well as
vertical infrastructure including, electrical, mechanical, and
specialty trades. For over 100 years, Bird has been a
people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and
a high level of service that provides long-term value for all
stakeholders. www.bird.ca
About Building Good
Building Good is a thought leadership initiative where industry and
community members come together to encourage conversations and
promote change in the architecture, engineering, and construction
("AEC") industry. Building Good exists to educate and advocate for
change. Through every connection we make, conversation we have, and
plan of action we put into place, we know progress is possible. The
three main areas of focus include innovative changes, building
purpose, and building together to foster a community space for
dialogue, innovation, and change for good.
For further information contact:
Building Good
hello@buildinggood.ca
Phone: 780.229.1823
SOURCE Bird Construction Inc.