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For over 75 years, Voice Construction (‘Voice’) has brought quality civil construction projects to life in Western Canada. Founded in 1939 by Arthur A. Voice, Voice began as a small, family-run business in Edmonton, growing over the years to become an industry-leading operation with multiple branches and a proven track record of excellence, safety, and client satisfaction. First established in the roadworks industry, Voice has since expanded to meet client needs in the industrial, agricultural, and renewables sectors as well. Their history of operations and strong leadership, combined with the fact that many of their employees have been with the company for 10, 20, and even 30+ years, makes it clear that there’s something very special about how they do things over there.
“I think that one of the key differentiators with us is that we’re not only able to do the work on time, on budget and with exceptional quality, but we also take care of our employees, and the environment,” Voice’s Corporate Director, Sterling Rideout, suggests when asked about what makes his business unique within the industry. “HSE is a core value for us and pretty much all of our clients. There’s also the timeliness to our work, and the fact that we continually have long-term employees.” Rideout is quick to highlight that, even though Voice is a somewhat seasonal company, the majority of their employees do return each year. The fact that they have returning employees year after year says something about the history and the culture that is built throughout the entire organization.
It’s this consistency in culture combined with the longevity of their team that sets Voice apart within all industries they operate in. “When we are out there doing work with our clients…they’re seeing the same people and management team year after year. It builds continuity and consistency in our business,” Rideout states. And this continuity sees Voice Construction building exceptional relationships over and above the quality of work, while still focusing on safety as they continue to service all areas of Western Canada, particularly in the remote northwestern areas.
In fact, Voice makes it a priority to work closely with their clients to ensure that all aspects of any given project are successfully met. And it’s not just the individuals who complete the work that their clients see on site. At least once a month, Voice’s CEO and other members of senior management, go to the field and talk to the employees. Being hands-on and listening to all people – from clients to field workers – allows for a more committed culture, dedicated to providing quality work through their a broad range of services, including general contracting, heavy and light civil construction, and equipment-based support (stemming from ownership of an extensive, optimally-located equipment fleet). All of these factors allow Voice to work throughout many phases of a project within a wide range of sectors, and to offer the high level of service that they have become known for throughout the industry.
“We’re a company that relies on our reputation,” Rideout emphasizes while discussing the company’s history. “We rely on our employees in the community talking about us, telling people we’re a good company to work for…We like to demonstrate through our work what Voice is all about.”
Rideout continues to address why Voice Construction continually meets or exceeds their quality commitment while maintaining a zero-incident safety record. “In our business, you’re only as good as your last job. You need to consistently provide a quality level of work that’s on time, on schedule, and on budget, with an emphasis on safety and environmental stewardship.” By having the mentality of proving their value on every job, Voice continually meets all of the expectations that people in the energy industry are looking for, all without compromising service levels.
Quality of work is paramount and a dedication to meeting clients’ needs must always be top of mind. It is without a doubt that commitment to these beliefs – as well as a sterling record of safety – has worked to contribute towards the success and longevity of Alberta grown Voice Construction. It’s clearly this pedigree of excellence coupled with a stalwart commitment to jobsite safety and minimal environmental impact that has allowed Voice Construction to enjoy the storied history that they’ve had since they were established all those years ago. If you’d like to learn more about Voice Construction, visit www.voiceconst.com and discover for yourself the difference that over seven decades of industry experience makes!
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