St. Thomas location supports nearby projects like Element5’s mass timber expansion and several affordable housing developments, while their Kitchener office supports the nearby market with a local team of around a dozen. In all offices, they focus strongly on sustainability, and that focus is supported through close partnerships with mass timber and precast manufacturers. These construction methods not only align with greener building practices but also allow for faster, more efficient, and less wasteful project delivery – responding to growing client demand for replicable, sustainable design solutions. All offices have also actively embraced coelevate’s new culture and vibe. “We want to lead a human-centered cultural evolution, building more fulfilling and inspiring work experiences,” Adam explains. “Engineering is one of the oldest industries and can be soul-crushing – highly technical, hierarchical, and demanding. But we borrow tools and ideas from inspiring workplaces in other industries and apply them here.” From unlimited vacation – with a required minimum – to fun clubs, to thoughtful onboarding, co-elevate has created a workplace where people are not just productive, they’re thriving. Moving forward, the firm’s ambitions are bold but grounded. Their “big, hairy, audacious goal” is to grow to 350 employees across 10 offices by 2040. “It’s not about ego,” Adam says. “We want to grow to share our cultural experience with as many people as possible. But growth is about systems and sustainability, not just headcount. Great people treated well stay, and they tell others. THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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