JULY 2025 Equally critical is the company’s people-first culture. Drawing on his international leadership background, Mehrdad invests in his crews through regular site recognitions – pizza lunches after milestone achievements, birthday and holiday celebrations, and year-end gatherings. “In an industry where labor turnover can run high, showing genuine appreciation keeps our team engaged,” he notes. That same respect extends to suppliers and subcontractors: timely payments, regular check-ins, and invitations to company events have turned transactional accounts into strategic partnerships that ensure material availability and responsiveness. Since 2019, Vallex has also leveraged its inhouse engineering arm to deliver preliminary geotechnical assessments, shoring design alternatives, and value-engineered foundation solutions that shorten tender cycles, reduce client risk, and integrate constructability feedback from day one. This integrated model proved invaluable on BC Hydro underground support contracts secured in 2023, where alternate shoring proposals shaved weeks off schedules and reduced costs. Backing this technical and safety excellence, Vallex holds memberships with industry bodies including the BC Construction Safety Alliance, Vancouver Regional Construction Association, British Columbia Construction Association, Canadian Construction Association, The International Association of Foundation Drilling, and holds certifications such as CWB Certification, COR Certification and SAFE Certification. Mehrdad sees these affiliations as more than badges – they provide access to best-practice forums, specialized training, and networking that help Vallex stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes.
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