What Scott Builders does

Scott Builders Inc. is an employee-owned, full-service commercial construction firm headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, founded in 1971 as a Butler steel-building franchise and operating continuously for over 50 years. The company delivers turnkey construction services across Western Canada through four regional offices (Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Invermere, BC), serving enterprise and government clients in 12+ vertical segments including automotive dealerships, food processing, manufacturing and warehousing, sports and recreation, government and public services, Indigenous and cultural community facilities, transportation and aviation, retail, office, residential (senior living and student housing), and energy/resources/utilities.

The firm's core technology stack centers on multiple project delivery methods (design-build, construction management under CCDC 5/5B, and fixed price under CCDC 14) combined with specialized construction capabilities including prefabricated LVL (laminated veneer lumber) framing, modular construction integrated with mass timber, Passive House Plus building envelopes (R-70 walls, R-100 roofs, <16 kWh/m²/year), geothermal heating and cooling systems with 200-foot piles, and LEED Gold-certified delivery. Scott Builders has executed more than 1,500 projects, with disclosed contract values ranging from approximately $2.4M to $40.7M, including marquee builds such as the 200,000 sq. ft. Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre, a $40.7M Komatsu Technical Centre, a $37.7M Selkirk College student housing project, and a $27M zero-downtime expansion of a Saputo dairy plant.

The business model is project-based professional services revenue, with a relationship-driven enterprise field sales motion targeting direct contracts with corporate owners, municipalities, and First Nations. Pricing is contract-quoted (not publicly disclosed) and varies by delivery method and project scope. The firm introduced an Employee Share Ownership Program in 2008, employs 150+ team members with 8+ year average tenure, and was certified as a Great Place to Work in 2025 with a 91% Trust Index score, indicating an employee-aligned operating culture that is unusual within the construction sector.

Name

Scott Builders

Legal name

Scott Builders Inc.

Website

https://scottbuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Scott Builders is an employee-owned, full-service commercial construction firm founded in 1971, delivering design-build, construction management, and fixed-price projects across Western Canada from offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Invermere for enterprise, government, and Indigenous community clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Residential Building Construction (23611), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Mixed-Use Commercial Construction (IMAFACAB)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Design-build construction
• Construction management
• Prefabricated building systems
• Sustainable building construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Commercial Construction Services: Project-based revenue from delivering complete construction services across multiple sectors including commercial, industrial, residential, and community facilities. Revenue is earned through design-build, construction management, and fixed-price contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Scott Builders is a full-service commercial construction company delivering turnkey projects through design-build, construction management, and fixed-price delivery methods across Western Canada. The company serves multiple sectors including auto dealerships, retail, office, residential (senior/student housing), sports and recreation, transportation/aviation, government, Indigenous community, food processing, and manufacturing/warehouse/distribution. They also offer consulting advisory services for construction project planning.

Product overview

Scott Builders is a full-service commercial construction company offering design-build, construction management, and fixed-price delivery methods across Western Canada. The company provides specialized construction services across multiple sectors including auto dealerships, retail, office, residential (senior housing, student housing), sports and recreation, transportation/aviation, government/public services, Indigenous community projects, food processing, manufacturing/warehouse/distribution, and energy/utilities. The company operates from offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and British Columbia, serving clients across Alberta and into Saskatchewan and British Columbia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auto Dealership Construction Construction services for automotive dealership facilities, including new builds and renovations with ongoing operations. Targets commercial automotive operators.
• Building Retrofits and Renovations Building retrofit and renovation services for existing facilities, including occupied environments, delivered to commercial and public-sector clients.
• Energy, Resources and Utilities Construction Construction services for energy, resources, and utility sector facilities, addressing operational safety, specialized equipment integration, and environmental compliance needs.
• Food Processing Facility Construction Construction of food processing facilities including dairy plants and processing plants, often delivered in live operational environments while maintaining food safety standards.
• Government and Public Services Construction Construction services for government buildings and public-sector facilities including civic hubs, municipal buildings, town halls, and community service centers.
• Indigenous, Cultural and Community Construction Construction services for Indigenous community facilities including elders lodges, healing centres, and cultural spaces, delivered with cultural consideration and community partnership.
• Manufacturing, Warehouse and Distribution Construction Construction of manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution facilities including industrial and technical centres with specialized infrastructure requirements.
• Office Construction Commercial office building construction including multi-storey facilities and modern office environments with energy-efficient design.
• Retail Construction Retail construction services including showrooms, commercial plazas, and retail spaces, balancing customer-facing aesthetics with operational functionality.
• Residential Construction Multi-unit residential construction including senior living facilities, student housing, and townhome developments focused on long-term durability and resident comfort.
• Sports and Recreation Construction Construction of sports and recreation facilities including arenas, multiplexes, ice rinks, and aquatic centres built for high-use, multi-user environments.
• Transportation and Aviation Construction Construction services for transportation and aviation facilities including hangars, terminals, and fleet service centres with strict safety and operational continuity requirements.
• Design-Build Delivery Integrated design-build delivery method where Scott Builders leads both design and construction phases collaboratively under a single point of contact.
• Construction Management Delivery Construction management delivery method under CCDC contracts including CCDC #5 and CCDC #5B, including at-risk variants for complex or live-environment projects.
• Fixed Price Delivery Fixed price delivery method including CCDC #14 and stipulated sum contracts providing clients with a defined total project cost.
• Consulting Advisory Consulting and advisory services supporting construction project planning, feasibility, and project leadership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced framing time by 50% (4 months instead of 9.5 months) using prefabricated LVL construction at Pine Valley Seniors Lodge
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign-build partner for multiple truck dealership facilities including 105,423 sq. ft. Acheson headquarters and Calgary/Red Deer locations. Collaborative relationship delivering integrated design and construction services.
• Trail AppliancescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership delivering multiple Trail Appliances retail facilities including 165,145 sq. ft. Edmonton flagship showroom/warehouse, Calgary Crowfoot showroom, and Red Deer County facility.
• The Evergreen FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepeat client partnership delivering multiple senior housing projects including Parkland Lodge (Edson) and Pine Valley Seniors Lodge (Hinton). Won RDCA Project of the Year 2020.
• SaputocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered $27M zero-downtime expansion of dairy plant in Saskatoon under CCDC 5B Construction Management at Risk contract, maintaining food safety standards throughout.
• Komatsu Mining Corp.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered $40.7M Technical Centre in Sparwood, BC - Komatsu's largest Western Canadian facility with deep-pile foundations and high-tonnage cranes for mining support.
• Selkirk CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner$37.7M fixed-price student housing project adding 150 beds across Castlegar and Nelson campuses, achieving 71% increase in on-campus housing capacity.
• City of Red DeercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered 200,000 sq. ft. LEED Gold certified Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre for 2019 Canada Winter Games, featuring geothermal systems and complex engineering.
• Maskwacis First NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered culturally-informed 4,000 sq. ft. healthcare facility with sacred fire gazebo donation demonstrating commitment to community partnership beyond contractual obligations.
• Town of ValleyviewcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered Passive House Plus certified town hall - among first certified commercial Passive House buildings in Alberta at $3.1M, achieving <16 kWh/m²/year energy performance.
• Devco DevelopmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered Devco Building 5 office in Grande Prairie with innovative crawl space foundation for clay soil conditions. Repeat client resulting in $40M medical center referral.
• County of Forty Mile No. 8coreStrategic or Co-development Partner$7M circular municipal facility in remote Foremost, Alberta delivered on time with innovative design for extreme prairie conditions.
• PanTerra PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-building partnership delivering ongoing industrial facilities at southeast Calgary location including 58,003 sq. ft. fabrication facility for Kootenay Industries.
• PolykarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered 85,300 sq. ft. sustainable manufacturing plant in Edmonton for sustainable packaging leader, $7.7M project completed on time and on budget.
• STIHLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered 64,770 sq. ft. warehouse and office in Acheson, AB in just 11 months, supporting STIHL's Western Canada distribution expansion.
• Colliers Project ManagementminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOwner's representative for Selkirk College student housing project.
• Colliers Project LeadersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject leadership partner for Kikinow Elders Lodge remote construction project.
• Sicamous Healthcare PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered 15,000 sq. ft. community health centre in Sicamous with Indigenous design leadership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EllisDon Construction: Major Canadian commercial general contractor with significant activity in Alberta and BC across institutional, commercial, and civil projects. Broad incumbent comparable on multi-sector capability and design-build delivery, though much larger and more diversified geographically.
• Graham Construction: Western Canadian commercial and institutional general contractor with operations spanning Alberta, BC, and broader Canada. Directly comparable on multi-sector commercial delivery (recreation, healthcare, government) and design-build expertise, at larger scale than Scott Builders.
• Ledcor Group: Western Canada-rooted commercial, industrial, and infrastructure contractor with deep Alberta/BC presence. Comparable to Scott Builders on regional commercial/industrial focus and design-build execution, but substantially larger and more diversified into resource, infrastructure, and telecommunications.
• Pomerleau: Major Canadian general contractor with growing Western Canadian presence across commercial, institutional, and civil projects. Comparable on multi-sector commercial delivery and design-build model, though historically more concentrated in Eastern Canada.
• PCL Construction: One of Canada's largest employee-owned general contractors with national operations including major Western Canadian presence. Overlaps with Scott Builders on commercial/institutional/industrial project types but operates at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Bird Construction: National Canadian commercial general contractor with significant Western Canadian institutional and industrial work. Comparable on commercial/institutional project mix and design-build delivery; broader geographic reach and public-company scale distinguish it from Scott Builders.

Direct peers

• Clark Builders: Alberta-headquartered commercial and institutional general contractor serving Western and Northern Canada. Highly comparable to Scott Builders on geography, commercial/institutional focus, and design-build delivery model; also delivers across government, recreation, and industrial sectors in the same provinces.
• Chandos Construction: Employee-owned (100% ESOP) Canadian commercial general contractor headquartered in Alberta with offices across Western Canada. Chandos is the most direct peer to Scott Builders given shared employee-ownership structure, regional Western Canadian footprint, and similar multi-sector commercial/institutional project portfolio.
• Maple Reinders: Employee-owned Canadian commercial general contractor with design-build delivery across industrial, recreational, and institutional sectors. Comparable to Scott Builders on employee-ownership culture, multi-sector commercial focus, and design-build execution, though concentrated more in Ontario and Eastern Canada.

Regional players

• Stuart Olson (now part of Bird Construction): Historic Western Canadian commercial general contractor (now integrated into Bird Construction) with deep Alberta roots in commercial, institutional, and industrial construction. Pre-acquisition Stuart Olson is a strong historical comparable to Scott Builders on regional commercial focus and design-build model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scottbuilder

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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