website,” Mario emphasizes. “It’s the reason every one of us walks home to our families each night.” That same focus on doing the right thing extends to how the company thinks about recognition. Despite an enviable project portfolio, White Knight has never pursued formal industry awards – and Mario sees that as a point of pride. “We’ve never chased trophies,” he laughs. “Our greatest recognition is when clients keep coming back – some for more than twenty years.” A recent downtown Edmonton office gut-andredo exemplifies how the company builds that trust: the firm demolished the space to a gray box, upgraded mechanical and electrical systems, rebuilt custom workstations and met a tight occupancy deadline – all without shutting down neighboring suites. The client’s glowing praise led to a multi-year partnership encompassing every major capital project in their portfolio. Sustainability is another area where White Knight quietly leads by example. Although not pursuing formal LEED certification, the team specifies low-VOC paints, recycled-content insulation and high-efficiency LED lighting in every renovation. Winter concrete pours employ insulating blankets and heated admixtures to reduce energy consumption, while rigorous on-site wastesorting ensures that wood, metal and concrete debris are recycled whenever possible. “We owe it to our community – and the next generation – to build responsibly,” Mario reflects. In vendor negotiations, he prioritizes suppliers committed to eco-friendly packaging and cradle-to-grave product stewardship, reinforcing a company-wide JULY 2025
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