Experts in Complex Building Construction

We design, supply, and install advanced steel and concrete structures.

Who We Are

Colony was founded in 1985 and quickly grew into one of Canada’s leading steel construction companies. Over the years, we expanded internationally and added design-build services.

Today, we continue to deliver innovative projects while focusing on client satisfaction and strong relationships.

Who We Are

Industries We Serve

We proudly serve Canada’s key resource and infrastructure industries, building safe and reliable steel structures that perform in any condition.

Our Products & Services

  • Conceptual designs, engineering, and detailing
  • Pre-engineered, conventional steel, superstruct hybrid solutions.
  • Open-web steel joists (OWSJs)
  • Cladding and roofing systems: insulated metal panels (IMPs), single-skin, built-up, and conventional options
  • Bridge cranes
  • Mezzanines and equipment supports
  • Mandoors, overhead doors, glazing, and hangar doors
  • And more…
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What We've Done

Over the past 40 years, Colony has delivered more than 700 projects across four continents. Our vision of BUILDING HAPPINESS embodies our commitment to excellence and thoughtful design.

We have proudly completed projects in every province and territory in Canada, including as far north as the Arctic Circle, and throughout various regions of the United States.

Below is a small sample of some of the challenging projects our team has successfully executed together…

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Our Projects

Our Core Values

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Do what you say you're going to do

Talk is cheap; follow-through takes effort. Commit to a plan, execute, and own the results.
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Learn Today, Succeed Tomorrow

Mistakes are great!…as long as you learn from them and share the experience with others so everyone can improve.
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Success is in the Details

Assuming that everything will work itself out is an invitation for failure. Be proactive and get into the details.
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Do the Right Thing

Every company SAYS they’re ethical when nothing’s on the line, but Colony DOES the right thing no matter what it costs us.
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Go Home Healthy

No matter what the cost, everyone we work with will go home healthy to their families every day.
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Happy to Help

Regardless of how busy you are, don’t wait to be asked to lend a helping hand. “It’s not my job” isn’t in our language.

Our Story

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Colony was founded in 1985 by David Thompson. Although he started by constructing fairly average pre-engineered steel buildings, he had lofty goals...

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By the early 90's, Colony became one of the largest pre-engineered steel builders in Canada, and commenced its international division, constructing projects around the globe.

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In the early 2000's, Thompson's nephew, Jesse Atkinson, joined the Colony team and started laying the ground-work for growth and diversifications of service offerings.

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Atkinson acquired Colony from Thompson and embarked on expanding Colony's services to include design-build general contracting.

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Colony adjusts it's strategic plan to include extreme goals relating to client satisfaction and employee loyalty, never before seen in the construction industry.

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Head Office:
19099 25 Ave Suite 204, Surrey, BC V3Z 3V2

Regional Offices:
Kelowna, BC
Edmonton, AB

Got a Question?

Please don’t hesitate to call at
604-541-2604

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Ping us at info@colonyconstruction.com

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