Building in Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray is the service centre for the oil sands region and the surrounding communities. Commercial buildings include offices, retail, hotels, clinics and service shops. Demand can shift with the economy, and trades can be hard to secure locally. A contractor that brings its own crews can help with that.
How we serve Fort McMurray
Our offices are in Edmonton and St. Albert. A Fort McMurray project involves planning crews, travel and accommodation well in advance, and we include these in the estimate. A project manager leads the work and is reachable at 1 800 716 8955 or contact@hsmcm.ca. Calls and email are answered 24/7/365.
Projects here sometimes run in tight windows, and owners may have specific requirements for access, orientation and site rules. We review these at the outset and build them into the plan. Our approach is to give clear, early information about cost, schedule and risk, so there are no surprises later.
Our own trades on your project
Bringing our own people reduces dependence on a limited local labour pool. Our electricians, led by a Master Electrician, our mechanical crews, interior systems team, carpenters, painters and low voltage technicians work together as one unit. For specialized scopes we manage qualified subcontractors.
- Office and operations space renovations
- Hotel and hospitality interior updates
- Clinic and retail fit-ups
- Electrical and HVAC replacements
Local considerations
Cold winters and the distance for deliveries affect scheduling, so we pre-order materials and plan carefully. Safety standards on site are led by our Director of Health & Safety, Ghilda Gaber, and we meet site-specific requirements that owners set. Permits go through the regional municipality.
Logistics are the real challenge in Fort McMurray. Freight times are longer, accommodation can be limited and weather can close roads. We plan these items first, and we carry a schedule buffer where it is wise. Telling you about the risk early is part of the service.
Planning your project
Tell us what you need and when. We will assess scope, logistics and cost, and give a clear view of how a Fort McMurray project would run with HSM.