They also have a team of specialists with extensive experience managing intricate civil construction projects, and they provide a growing list of environmental services on top of that. In all those roles, they do everything they can to support the responsible development of Western Canada’s natural resources and infrastructure. “We understand the delicacy and complexity of running environmentally-sound projects, and we work to reduce our clients’ environmental footprint in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective way,” says Colin Schmidt, President, CEO, and Director of the company. “We have an unwavering belief in relationships, collaboration, continuous improvement, and going above and beyond. We keep our fleet of equipment current and well-maintained. Our First Nations partnerships help us understand the goals of the communities we work within and align with our clients’ expectations for community engagement.” TerraPro first started in 2006 with the goal of developing composite mats and filling a niche in Western Canada they saw going unfilled. The company started as a small family business, but they rapidly evolved and expanded in terms of both size and service offering. Soon after forming, TerraPro transitioned into traditional access mat rentals and sales. In 2014, they started their earthworks division, which also expanded quickly. From 2011 to 2016, they were named one of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies six years in a row. Today, TerraPro employs over 100 people, maintains relationships with dozens of partners, and serves hundreds of clients – all while working hard to maintain the familybusiness feel they started with. (That hard work has consistently paid off, as the company has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed DECEMBER 2023
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