31 Issue 2 Summer Edition 2019 BUILD MANITOBA MEMBER MILESTONES CELEBRATING A SUCCESS? Share your member milestones with us at buildmanitoba@winnipegconstruction.ca Norm would be proud of how the company is performing today.” Grose became President in 2001 and defines the following years as a decade of growth. “We revamped our systems and processes and really started to build, what I would call, the infrastructure of the company,” explains Grose. In addition to attaining COR Certification in 2004, Westland went on to achieve its ISO certification in 2010, and since then continues to implement Lean construction principles and further improve and refine its own practices. Over its 40-year history, Westland has relocated twice, both times expanding their physical space. The team currently works out of their offices on Dovercourt Drive. The new space has helped Westland accommodate their progression and position them well for future opportunities. “Westland initially started off doing industrial-based work,” says Grose, adding that the company continues to do a substantial number of civil projects, but has expanded to include commercial and institutional construction. Their four primary service offerings are Construction Management, Design/Build/Assist, General Contracting and Structural/ Civil Contracting. Like his predecessor, when you ask Grose what he’s most proud of, he doesn’t mention a project, he talks about the people. “As we look back, and as we look ahead, there is one important common thread that has run, and will continue to run, through this company’s story – people: our customers, our staff, the trades, our partners and others,” says Grose. Everyone at Westland plays a part in ensuring Westland is efficient, productive and provides their clients with diversified and innovative construction projects. “At Westland, we are fortunate to have a very low staff turnover and many members who have been on staff for several years, some surpassing the 25-year mark. In fact, Offering construction expertise in commercial, institutional and industrial projects from renovations to new builds Building a Better Way Learn what we can do for you: www.westlandconstructionltd.com 204-633-6272 Aurlie Young (1996-2001) Norm Young (1979-1996) Peter Grose (2001-present) PRESIDENTS LOCATIONS Westland offices on Border Street, 1979-2006 Westland offices on Dublin Avenue, 2007-2015 Westland offices on Dovercourt Drive, 2015-present