The NAC Difference
From our very early beginnings, we sought to be different. We aimed to become a leader in construction by creating an intimately engaged and invested workforce that cultivates deep and mutually beneficial relationships with our partners by understanding your needs and then finding clever, effective, and impactful solutions.
NAC's mission is to improve people's quality of life through smarter and more impactful construction.
Here are the 10 ways we deliver.
1. An alignment of goals and values.
We always begin our engagements by understanding your goals and aligning our plans accordingly. We believe in working collaboratively with our clients, gaining in-depth knowledge of each project, developing efficient delivery methods, improving engineering plans, and providing accurate estimates that align with your needs, budget, and timeline. Our extensive knowledge of operations, systems, and smart building practices enables us to offer insights and opportunities that others might miss, ensuring that we always build smarter and more efficiently.
2. A communicative and decisive partner.
We understand that our clients expect a partner who communicates openly and proactively. Our organizational structure is designed to promote transparency and streamline communication, allowing us to quickly respond to project demands and make decisions without the typical delays that can occur in non-employee-owned firms.
Our commitment is to ensure that our partners always clearly understand the plan, including what we’ll deliver, when we deliver it, and for what price. We also strive to keep our partners up-to-date on the status of their projects, and if issues arise, we take ownership of our role in any challenges and work hard to correct them. We believe in fostering positive, mutually beneficial relationships and taking a proactive, solutions-focused approach to projects.
3. A clear and transparent plan and estimate.
Our founders’ goal was to build a company that could be trusted to deliver what they promised when they promised it. Our roots in the lump-sum world have instilled in us a discipline to provide realistic and accurate estimates and reliable plans, ensuring we can confidently deliver what we propose without surprises. Regardless of the delivery method, we have transitioned this approach into all our projects. We provide clients and partners with transparency by openly communicating about budgets, plans, and options.
4. A multi-disciplinary, self-performing team under one roof.
We have a full-suite in-house engineering team and more than 500 certified tradespeople across Canada who specialize in a variety of fields, including millwrights, ironworkers, welders, pipefitters, plumbers, electricians, equipment operators, carpenters, concrete workers, labourers, instrumentation technicians, and commissioning technicians. Because of this, we understand all of the components of a construction project and work together to provide the right expertise, resources, and talent to complete it.
Our integrated approach ensures seamless coordination between all trades, eliminating jurisdictional disputes common in the industry thanks to CLAC labour agreements. These agreements facilitate blended crews and cross-trade applications, enhancing our workforce’s versatility and adaptability while guaranteeing 100% name hire. This allows us to re-hire core employees and supervisors, maintaining consistency and quality throughout the project.
In addition, our ability to engage in unlimited local hiring across Canada allows us to benefit from cost-effective work schedules and implement innovative safety programs tailored to the unique demands of each site and project. Having diverse skill sets under one organizational umbrella provides a comprehensive, in-house solution to complex construction challenges, ensuring high-quality outcomes delivered efficiently and safely. Let us help meticulously plan, engineer, and construct your next project.
5. A dedicated and committed workforce.
We’re more than just a construction company or contractor. We’re a development partner that focuses on understanding your needs to provide intelligent, practical solutions that enrich communities. Being 100% employee-owned, we embrace a collaborative union model and take pride in self-performing our work. As an owner-operated company with a multi-talented group of engineers and tradespeople, we excel in delivering high-quality projects within budget and on time using clever and effective methods. We’re passionate about our work, take pride in what we create, and are genuinely invested in your success. Our people are always looking for better ways to realize your project.
6. A safe work environment.
We're fully committed to ensuring a safe work environment for everyone involved in our construction projects and firmly believe that all injuries can be prevented. We aim to comply with safety regulations and protocols and set new standards for health and safety performance in the industry. We promote a safety-first culture that prioritizes avoiding, eliminating, and reducing all health and safety risks on all job sites.
We respect the right of every worker to work in an environment free from bias or discrimination. We ensure that all workers are well-informed about the hazards associated with their tasks and uphold their right to refuse any work they deem unsafe. We establish clear and achievable objectives, encourage open and constructive communication, and continuously develop, apply, and train for vigorous health and safety procedures and practices. Our ultimate goal is to be at the forefront of health and safety awareness and competency in the construction sector.
7. A culture committed to quality assurance and control (QA/QC).
Our commitment to quality is a crucial part of our identity. We believe in doing things right the first time, so we ensure that all our operations are geared towards achieving this approach. We ensure that every team member is well-prepared, has the necessary expertise, tools, and materials, and integrates quality into every phase of work. This includes thorough preparation, adherence to project specifications, rigorous inspections, and maintaining a clean work environment.
Our QA/QC system is designed to meet contractual expectations, set industry benchmarks, and ensure that projects are completed within budget, on time, and to the highest standards. By emphasizing thorough preparation, precision in execution, and a steadfast commitment to specifications and quality standards, we uphold the integrity of our work and exceed client expectations. We regularly review and refine our quality management policies to align them with business needs and ensure exceptional project delivery. Quality is not just a goal but a standard practice at NAC.
8. A team that can overcome almost any obstacle.
Our company has always been forward-thinking and innovative when it comes to construction. We love to take on complex and challenging projects and work collaboratively with our clients to find the best solutions.
With over 500 professionals, including engineers and skilled tradespeople, we have the expertise, resources, and talents to deliver a successful outcome. We design and build to the highest standards, ensuring quality and safety and adapting to meet the evolving demands of the job. Our deep understanding of operations, systems, and processes and our knowledge of smarter building techniques allow us to identify opportunities that others may overlook.
We're flexible and can adapt plans to navigate challenging environments and business landscapes, ensuring that construction progresses smoothly without disrupting our clients' operations. Though challenges are inevitable, our strategic mindset and unwavering spirit of resilience and resourcefulness empower us to overcome obstacles effectively. At NAC, we always seek innovative ways to achieve your goals.
9. A desire to maximize our positive impact on people and communities.
We always strive to minimize business disruptions during construction while maximizing our positive environmental and community impact. An example of our commitment to ESG, as leaders in water and wastewater treatment plant construction, we see our role as ensuring that communities across Canada have access to clean water, one of our most essential and valuable assets. Our systems remove pollutants and mitigate the spread of disease, protecting natural habitats from pollution. This process is critical as about 75% of municipal and industrial wastewater ends up in rivers and streams, highlighting the importance of treatment in preserving aquatic ecosystems. Adequate water and wastewater management is indispensable for communities' health, safety, and environmental sustainability.
At NAC, we believe in considering the environment, sustainability, social, economic, and underserved community impacts while making recommendations, plans, or building any construction project. Our mission is to improve people's quality of life through impactful construction.
10. A partner that always comes through and delivers.
NAC is a reliable partner that you can always count on. Since 1993, we have never abandoned a project. We achieve this by partnering with the right companies and taking on projects that we know we can successfully deliver with the help of our talented, dedicated, self-performing workforce.
Our team is enthusiastic, driven, and committed to seeing every project through to completion. Our unique self-performance model gives us direct control over every aspect of a project, especially during the critical preliminary stages where precise execution is essential. This approach enhances efficiency and influence over the project budget while ensuring a higher degree of engagement, accountability, and commitment from our workforce.
At NAC, we combine our technical expertise with a partner-focused, diligent, and ethical approach to ensure maximum efficiency and exceptional outcomes for every project we undertake. By partnering with NAC, clients get a company that values strong relationships, operates with integrity, is committed to innovation and employee well-being, and possesses the technical expertise to ensure the success of every project. We’re not just constructing projects; we’re building trust, delivering excellence, and fostering a workplace where innovation thrives, and challenges are met with determination.
Careers
We provide opportunities for learning and development, travel, and ownership at NAC. If you’re passionate, positive, hard-working, and eager to contribute, join us in building a better tomorrow.