With more than 22 years in Canada under its belt, Acciona is a leader in developing regenerative infrastructure that contributes to a better planet. Their services cover the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance.
What makes them an innovator:
- Acciona uses in-house and third-party solutions like earthworks equipment tracking systems and drones to make data-driven decisions and streamline operations in projects like the Site C Dam project.
- The Acciona team collaborates with various stakeholders, including its non-profit foundation Acciona.org, to develop sustainable water and energy solutions for marginalized communities.
- In an effort to accelerate the digitalization of its business, Acciona has launched an internal search of digitalization initiatives across its different divisions.
Acciona made a commitment in 1997 to focus its efforts on building sustainable infrastructure. In 2016, Acciona became one of the first infrastructure company to be Carbon Neutral. Now, using it’s Sustainability Masterplan 2025, Acciona has set its eyes on becoming Climate Positive by developing infrastructure projects that are regenerative.
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Carbon Upcycling is a waste and carbon utilization company unlocking a new frontier of circular materials. Applying our novel technology platform, they enable hard-to-decarbonize industry to transform local industrial byproducts and natural materials into superior additives.
What makes them an innovator:
- Carbon Upcycling has set their sights on using technology to decarbonize the cement industry.
- They are the first company to use carbon emissions to enhance industrial byproducts into supplementary cementitious materials at a commercial scale.
- Since 2021, the company has reclaimed over 2,100 tonnes of landfilled fly ash and abated ~882 tCO2, contributing to sustainable construction.
- They are partnered with some of the largest cement producers globally, like CRH, CEMEX, and Holcim, to deploy large-scale commercial projects.
The integration of large-scale carbon capture technology is hampered by expensive R&D and accessibility, resulting in a solution that is years away. Our technology bridges the gap between now and the future, providing industry with a proven decarbonization solution that works today.
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505-Junk is a full-service junk removal and recycling business serving the entire Metro Vancouver area. They service residential, construction, and commercial clients. However, they are radically different than other junk removal services in how they do pricing and their commitment to sustainability.
What makes them an innovator:
- They developed a custom truck equipped with onboard weighing systems, enabling them to do on-site billing by exact weight. This increases overall transparency in the waste management sector, with construction and real estate clients benefiting the most.
- The company has hauled over 50 million pounds of waste and has numerous measures in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- 505-Junk is the first of its kind to build an onboard weighing system on trucks and has national expansion plans, focusing on corporate growth rather than franchise expansion.
We are constantly innovating, whether it’s testing new technology, or inventing our own. 505-Junk is widely recognized as a leader in the construction industry for entrepreneurial leadership and environmentally-friendly measures, and innovation should be the third piece to this triangle.
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Quik-Therm insulation’s approach is all about solid building science. Its Winnipeg-based team designs and develops physics-based, multi-functional weatherization insulation technologies that are affordable, high performing and easy to install.
What makes them an innovator:
- Quik-Therm has developed the patented Matrix System, a multi-layer continuous exterior insulated wall, floor, or roof assembly that significantly reduces thermal loss.
- The Matrix System is particularly useful in Northern Canada, where thick insulated walls are essential, offering an easy-to-install solution that reduces material and labor costs.
- Quik-Therm collaborated with Red River Polytechnic’s Building Efficiency Technology Access Centre for comprehensive laboratory testing, expanding further opportunities for educational experiences.
Quik-Therm’s business model, industry involvement, and collaboration solidify their position as an innovative and forward- thinking company in the construction industry.
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Pitt Meadows Plumbing & Mechanical Systems is an industry-leading mechanical contractor based in B.C. They specialize in Industrialized Construction — including 3D modeling and off-site manufacturing — to take on large, complex projects.
What makes them an innovator:
- The company has embraced technology, including BIM, robotics, prefabrication and more.
- PMP has an employer-paid apprenticeship program in partnership with Pacific Vocational College, complete with incremental wage increases and educational opportunities.
- They provide a 100% employer-paid apprenticeship program, complete with a built-in classroom at their facility.
- They recently organized their first ever “Future of Work” event which sought to showcase cutting edge construction technology for students and bring the industry together.
Pitt Meadows Plumbing and Mechanical Systems has been on a path for over a decade to transform its own techniques and processes using BIM, robotics, prefabrication and more. PMP has stayed up to date on the cutting edge by attending international fabrication and manufacturing conferences where we are able to learn about modelling, offsite construction, automation and robotics.
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