In 2002, Mario Vani’s father laid the first foundation – literally and figuratively – of what would become White Knight Construction in Edmonton, Alberta. At just 12 years old, Mario personally spent his summers working with his dad, hauling lumber, mixing concrete and soaking up every lesson on site. Construction wasn’t just a family trade; it was a way of life shared by uncles, cousins and longtime friends. After college, Mario and his brother Dom formally joined the family enterprise their father envisioned. Today, the siblings co-own White Knight, carrying forward a legacy of handson passion, craftsmanship and unwavering commitment. Over the years, White Knight Construction has delivered a long list of varied projects across a range of sectors. Their portfolio runs from medical and dental clinics to retail fit-outs, gray-box landlord spaces, light-industrial expansions, and ground-up steel-framed warehouses – covering nearly every facet of mid-sized commercial construction. Budgets typically range between $750,000 and $1 million. Within that niche, Mario believes what sets them apart is their intensely personal service. “When someone entrusts us with their project, “I’m in the trenches right alongside them – answering questions at any hour, staying engaged from survey to sign-off,” Mario says. That ownerinvolvement ensures swift decisions, transparent communication and a personal commitment that larger firms often struggle to match. Delivering that experience relies on a team built as carefully as any project. White Knight’s core group of 25-to-30 in Edmonton, five in Calgary, plus seasonal hires during peak months – shares a culture grounded in trust, accountability and JULY 2025
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