favorites,” Jerry notes, “but it’s not written in stone that they’ll keep using you forever. If you do good work, they usually come back.” This consistency has become a hallmark of Kootenay Testing, especially in a market where subcontractors and suppliers are limited. Reliability and technical competence are currency, and Jerry has earned both. One of the company’s most significant projects is the Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Columbia Pollution Control Center in Trail, British Columbia. For Jerry, securing the project was the result of meticulous planning, diligent number-crunching, and careful preparation. “I spent a lot of time crunching numbers and bidding on the job,” he explains. “It’s always rewarding when you get the work.” Beyond the initial bid, the project has presented numerous technical challenges, particularly with native soils that required extensive compaction testing, soil sampling, and concrete analysis. Despite the difficulties, Jerry views the work as deeply satisfying. “It’s probably the biggest project in the area right now, and I’ve made some great friends along the way, especially with the contractor, Maple Reindeers. It’s been a really good project.” The scale and complexity of projects like this one illustrate why experience matters. Jerry emphasizes that testing is not just about following procedures; it’s about anticipating challenges and ensuring that every measurement is accurate. “The reports I generate aren’t just numbers on a piece of paper,” he says. “I try to be diligent and do it to the best of my ability, in accordance with all test procedures. My experience, technical ability, honesty, and integrity go into every job.” Despite the technical demands of their work, THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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