Black & McDonald

What Black & McDonald does

Black & McDonald is a privately held, family-owned Canadian multi-trade service provider founded in 1921 and now in its third generation of McDonald family leadership. The company delivers integrated electrical, mechanical, utility, civil, millwright and rigging construction alongside long-term facility management, utility EPC, nuclear services, energy and sustainability solutions, fabrication and modular construction, and EV charging infrastructure to government, institutional, and industrial clients across North America. Reported revenue exceeds $2.1 billion annually, supported by a self-performing workforce of more than 6,800 employees operating out of 40+ offices in Canada and the United States (with additional presence in Bermuda), and the company manages nearly 200 million square feet of built space under facility services contracts.

The business is structured around a portfolio of service lines rather than a unified software product. Underlying capabilities include in-house BIM/CAD Virtual Design and Construction, HIERAC safety management, four fabrication facilities (Halifax, Ottawa, Toronto's Pullman Court, and Saskatoon with a 22-acre yard), an in-house engineering and power-systems group (arc flash, coordination, short circuit, SCADA/automation), and dedicated nuclear construction capabilities accumulated over 17.7 million labour hours. The company leverages wholly owned subsidiaries (BMEI for US Tier 1 EPC, Pierre Brossard in Quebec, Riverside Electrical Contractors in the US Southeast, Roberts Onsite, Commercial Cleaning Services, Power Precision) and strategic JVs (Canadian Base Operators with PAE for defence facilities, AMEC for wind EPC, Entera for Toronto utility work) to deliver projects.

Black & McDonald's go-to-market is entirely direct enterprise sales, with services procured through competitive bidding, RFP processes, and long-standing client relationships in sectors such as healthcare (Scarborough Health Network, BC Children's Hospital, Women's College Hospital, Kelowna General Hospital), airports and transit (GTAA/Toronto Pearson, Metrolinx), nuclear (Ontario Power Generation, Bruce Power), utilities (Toronto Hydro, Manitoba Hydro, Evergy), and industrial customers (Celestica). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, typical of B2B construction and facility management contracts. The company holds an extensive stack of certifications including COR across all Canadian provinces, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, SOC 2 Type II, ASME U/S/PP stamps, and CSA nuclear and welding certifications that act as gating credentials for safety-critical and government work.

Name

Black & McDonald

Legal name

Black & McDonald

Website

https://blackandmcdonald.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Black & McDonald is a privately held, family-owned Canadian multi-trade service provider delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, utility, facility management, nuclear, and energy transition services to government, institutional, and industrial clients across North America, generating over $2.1 billion in annual revenue with 6,800+ employees across 40+ offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction and Facilities Management Services

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM)

Keywords

• Multi-trade construction services
• Facilities management services
• Utility construction services
• Nuclear engineering services
• Energy infrastructure solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Multi-trade construction including electrical, mechanical, utility, civil, millwright and rigging services for commercial, industrial, institutional, government and utility sectors. Revenue generated through project-based contracts including EPC, Design Build, and PPP projects.
2. Facility Services: Facilities management and maintenance services managing nearly 200 million square feet of built space. Includes operations and maintenance, service agreements, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing services.
3. Utility Services & Renewables: High-voltage construction, substation design/build, transmission/distribution systems, renewable energy projects (wind, solar, hydro), and 24/7 emergency response services.
4. Nuclear Services: Engineering, procurement and construction services for nuclear power plants, including outage services, refurbishment, maintenance and facility management at nuclear generating stations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider delivering high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions to government, institutional, and industrial clients across North America. The company self-performs electrical, mechanical, utility, civil, millwright and rigging services through design-build, EPC, and P3/PPP contracts, while also operating long-term facility management agreements covering nearly 200 million square feet of built space, plus specialized nuclear construction and renewable energy services. With 6,800+ employees in 40+ offices and in-house fabrication facilities, it offers single-source delivery across full project and asset lifecycles.

Product overview

Black & McDonald is a diversified, integrated multi-trade service provider with a portfolio of distinct service lines rather than a single unified software product. The core offerings include Multi-Trade Construction (electrical, mechanical, civil, millwright), Facility Services (managing ~200M sq ft of built space), Utility Services & Renewables (EPC, transmission, substation, green energy), Energy & Sustainability Services (decarbonization, IoT-enabled smart buildings), Nuclear Services (nuclear construction and maintenance), Engineering & Design (substation, distribution, power systems), Fabrication & Modular Construction (BIM, prefabrication), and EV Charging Infrastructure (planning, installation, maintenance). These services are delivered through wholly owned subsidiaries (BMEI, Pierre Brossard, Riverside Electrical Contractors, Roberts Onsite, Commercial Cleaning Services, Power Precision) and affiliated companies. The company operates across Canada and the United States with 40+ offices and over 6,800 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-Trade Construction

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 200 million square feet of built space managed and maintained
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Pierre BrossardcoreOthers · 1 January 2018Quebec-based electrical construction and civil engineering services provider. Joined Black & McDonald family in 2018, enabling expanded service offering in Quebec market for commercial and industrial clients.
• Riverside Electrical ContractorscoreOthers · 1 January 2017Full service electrical solutions provider for southeastern United States specializing in electrical construction and maintenance, building automation for ICI markets. Joined Black & McDonald family in 2017.
• AMEC (Joint Venture Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership for large-scale EPC projects including K2 Wind Farm (140 Siemens turbines), Grand Bend Wind Farm, and Enbridge Ontario Wind Farm. Combined capabilities enable delivery of major power generation and utility infrastructure projects.
• BMEI (Black & McDonald Engineering Inc.)coreOthersWholly-owned subsidiary serving U.S. market as integrated multi-trade contractor specializing in turnkey energy and infrastructure projects for utility, power generation, and industrial sectors. Tier 1 EPC contractor delivering complete construction solutions.
• Roberts OnsitecoreOthersIntegrated multi-trade construction solutions and maintenance support for process-driven, building-related, or energy installation projects.
• Canadian Base OperatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between Black & McDonald and Pacific Architects & Engineers (PAE) formed in 1995. Provides facilities management, operations and maintenance for Department of National Defence facilities, plus logistics support for Canadian Forces training and operations.
• EnteracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between Black & McDonald and Robert B. Somerville. One of the largest utility contractors in Toronto for civil underground and street lighting maintenance.
• Morningstar ServicesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous-owned multi-trade service provider delivering safe, innovative construction, facilities management and technical solutions. Mandate focused on contributing to Canadian Indigenous economic growth.
• Midwest ATC CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides air traffic control services to Canadian Department of National Defence, government, and commercial clients. Offers full range of aerodrome services from airfield management to meteorological services.
• EmishminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInuit company registered with Nunatsiavut Government providing prime contracting and multi-trade projects in the Labrador region. Longstanding partnership working on large scale projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aecon Group Inc. Canadian multi-trade construction, infrastructure, and industrial services contractor that directly overlaps with B&M's multi-trade construction, utility services, and nuclear offerings across Canada.
• AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin): Major Canadian-based EPC and nuclear services firm with comparable nuclear, power, and infrastructure project capabilities; a direct competitor in large-scale Canadian utility and nuclear tenders.
• Quanta Services Inc. US-based specialized contracting services firm for electric and gas utilities, with directly comparable substation, transmission, and renewable energy EPC capabilities to B&M's Utility Services & Renewables line.
• EMCOR Group Inc. US-based provider of facility services, electrical and mechanical construction, and energy infrastructure; comparable to B&M's facility services (200M sq ft) and multi-trade construction offerings.
• MYR Group Inc. US specialty electrical construction services firm serving utilities, commercial, and industrial markets; comparable to B&M's electrical construction and T&D work.
• PCL Construction: Canadian family-owned multi-trade construction company with comparable building, civil, and industrial construction offerings across Canada and the US.
• Graham Group (Graham Construction): Canadian multi-trade construction and project management firm with overlapping building, infrastructure, and industrial project capabilities.
• EllisDon Corporation: Canadian-based construction services and facilities management company with comparable P3, hospital, and multi-trade construction capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Stantec Inc. Canadian global engineering, architecture, and construction services firm; broader portfolio but competes with B&M's Engineering & Design and power systems capabilities.
• MasTec Inc. US-based infrastructure construction company with utility, power delivery, and oil & gas capabilities; broader portfolio but overlaps with B&M's utility and power generation EPC work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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