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MARCH MADNESS HOCKEY TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP

March 2024

Industra Construction and Force Concrete Forming were proud to be a major sponsor of the March Madness Tournament and the Semiahmoo Ravens Hockey Club. Funds donated helped to ensure a successful and fun tournament for all involved.

INDUSTRA CONTINUES SUPPORT TO BRIDGE YOUTH RECOVERY HOUSE

December 2023

Industra was proud to continue its sponsorship of the Kettle Valley Neighbourhood Association‘s annual Parade with a Purpose.

The funds raised go to the Bridge Youth Recovery House in Kelowna, BC. The Youth Recovery House is a live-in program for young people aged 12 to 18 who are experiencing problematic substance use.

NO SMALL FEAT: 27,000 PAIRS OF SHOES COLLECTED BY INDUSTRA!

February 2023

As featured on Chek News, Industra’s Victoria office collected 27,000 pairs of shoes this past year. Employees and volunteers prepared the shoes for shipment to those in need. Industra is always looking for shoe donations. We have collection points in both Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria.

Please contact: Metro Vancouver: 604.527.8850; Greater Victoria: 778.587.6999.

INDUSTRA MAKES SIGNIFICANT DONATION TO THE BRIDGE YOUTH RECOVERY HOUSE

November 2022

For three years in a row, Industra has continued to support The Bridge Youth Recovery House in Kelowna, BC. This year, it’s a “Parade with a Purpose” – benefiting The Bridge Youth & Family Services for Phase II of the Youth Recovery House.

The Bridge’s Youth Recovery House will be a place of solace, healing and recovery for up to 16 young people experiencing problematic substance use. The Youth Recovery House will create conditions for residents to embark on a process of change, which will improve their health and well-being, their ability to direct their own lives and inspire them to reach their potential. The program will enable youth to foster healthy relationships and be reconnected with themselves, the community, with nature, and with those who genuinely care for their well-being.

SUPPORTING THE LANGLEY MINOR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

June 2022

We are proud to support the Langley Minor Football Association. Our financial support has helped to construct a new website, paid for advertising and will help to support various club requirements through the 2022-2023 season.

INDUSTRA MAKES A GENEROUS DONATION TO THE BC CHILDREN'S BALDING FOR DOLLARS FOUNDATION

June 2022

Balding for Dollars is an organization in partnership with the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation that raises funds to support programs that benefit oncology, hematology and bone marrow transplant patients in BC. The money raised goes into programs that support our patients’ quality of life while undergoing treatments and beyond, and donated hair is used to make wigs for kids. If we can bring a little happiness to families during such a difficult time, it makes everything worth it.

Soles 4 Souls Metro Vancouver Drop-Off Centre

March 2022

Industra is pleased to provide a much larger drop off location for all of Metro Vancouver, Coastal and Interior British Columbia located at 13140 Katonien Street, Maple Ridge, BC open Mon-Fri 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Help us wear out poverty by simply re-purposing your gently worn shoes.

Soles 4 Souls new drop-off location for greater Victoria

October 2021

We have a new drop-off location servicing Greater Victoria at 754A Fairview Road, Victoria, BC V9A 5T9.

Help us wear out poverty by simply re-purposing your gently worn shoes.

INDUSTRA MAKES A GENEROUS DONATION TO THE BC CHILDREN'S BALDING FOR DOLLARS FOUNDATION

July 2021

Industra surpasses 100,000 pairs of shoes for Soles 4 Souls

April 2021

Since 2015, Industra has been supporting the Soles 4 Souls campaign, raising more than 100,000 pair of shoes to date. All shoes will be donated to those less fortunate in more than 127 countries around the world.

Hammers Fly at Old Legion in Vernon, BC

December 2020

After being vacant for over 10 years, Vernon residents welcomed the news that the old Royal Canadian Legion building is being demolished as part of the revitalization of Vernon’s downtown core (news article).

This is another project showcasing our hazardous material abatement and demolition services.

Reported by Canadian Business - 2020 Fastest Growing Companies in Canada

November 2020

Industra Construction Corp. was ranked the 6th fastest growing Construction Company in Canada in this years 2020 Growth List. Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies (formerly the Growth 500) are the most passionate, innovative and successful businesses in the country. “We couldn’t have achieved this without our industry leading team of professionals here at Industra. Never afraid to take on new challenges, set new goals and always putting our client first every step of the way” says President & CEO Scot Brydon.

NORTHERN REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION ARTICLE

October 2020

Industra’s Hudson’s Hope water treatment facility design-build project was featured in NRCA’s NorthWORKS magazine in October 2020. The District of Hudson’s Hope, a community of around 1,000 people, is located along the Peace River in the picturesque Peace River Valley in northeast B.C., 75 kilometres upstream from where the new Site C Dam is under construction on the Peace River and six kilometres downstream from the Peace Canyon Dam.

Total Commitment During this Pandemic

August 2020

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Industra has acted as a leader in best practices of site sanitization and social distancing protocols. We have:

Reduced staffing on locations in effort to maintain distancing.
Introduced hand washing and sanitizing stations at all projects.
Increased the cleaning of all equipment and common touch points.
Provided all staff with a COVID-19 procedure and training.
Conducted daily COVID-19 screening of all personnel on our worksites, both employees and contractors.
Minimized our contact with the communities we work, to protect those within.
Adjusted our operations to a more remote-friendly design and allowed staff to work remotely as needed.

“These are unprecedented times and what is to come is unknown. We will ensure our business continues and that everyone involved, from clients to employees, are safe. We will face this challenge and, collectively, we will push forward.” Brandon Stewart, Director, OHS&E

INDUSTRA SPONSORS THE 2020 BOLLYWOOD GALA IN SUPPORT OF THE YMCA

April 2020

Industra was a tier 1 sponsor in this year’s Bollywood event in Kelowna, BC which raised $97,455 in support of the YMCA Young Parents and Beyond The Bell Programs. The Young Parents Program enables teenage parents, many facing housing, mental health and education barriers, to continue their studies fully supported at KSS through to graduation. Beyond the Bell is an after-school academic enrichment program consisting of homework help, physical activity and healthy snacks for at-risk children.

INDUSTRA BUILDS SANITARY DISPOSAL SYSTEM FOR CHILDRENS ORPHANAGE IN NADI, FIJI

January 2020

Our team is pleased to have donated the cost of a new sanitary piping system and drain field at the Treasure House Christian Children’s Home in Nadi, Fiji. In December, Industra President, Scot Brydon went to Nadi, Fiji to assess the work, meet with local contractors, define the scope and manage the construction of this much needed project. The Children’s Orphanage was in despair and disposing grey and black water through an old non-functioning system which flooded the backyard where the children would play. The new system was built and the contaminated soils were replaced. A special thanks to the home’s director Mrs. Mila Powell!

If you would like to support the Treasure House Christian Children’s Home, please contact Scot Brydon.

Supporting the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association

December 2019

We are proud to support the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association’s upcoming Ice Hockey Tournament from 17- 19 January, 2020. Industra made a significant prize contribution to this wonderful sporting event.

SUPPORTING THE RIDGE MEADOWS MINOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

September 2019

Industra is pleased to have sponsored all tournament entry fees for the RMMSA for the 2020 season. Tournament dates were April 17-19, May 15-17, May 22-24 and June 26-28. All games this season were held at the Albion Sports Complex in Maple Ridge.

KWADACHA NATION ANNUAL FISHING TOURNAMENT

July 2019

Industra was a primary sponsor this year to our good friends and clients at Kwadacha Nation located in Fort Ware, BC. The event took place in Masett, BC where a good time was had by all.

IN SUPPORT OF THE MAMAS FOR MAMAS FOUNDATION

March 2019

Industra attended a gala event in Kelowna, BC and made a significant donation to this very important event in support of those in need. Mamas for Mamas is a national charitable organization that supports mothers and caregivers in crisis by providing ongoing support to individuals and families facing various poverty-related struggles.