Knappett Projects

What Knappett Projects does

Knappett Projects Inc. is a privately-held, Victoria, British Columbia-based general contractor and construction manager founded in 1983. The firm delivers pre-construction, construction management, general contracting, design-build, and sustainable construction services across institutional, commercial, government/defence, multi-family residential, and social housing sectors throughout Vancouver Island and British Columbia. Its service portfolio is supported by approximately 101-250 employees, including a 150+ strong in-house carpentry and concrete trades workforce that self-performs excavation, formwork, framing, and building envelope work — reducing subcontractor dependency and improving schedule and cost control. All project managers are Professional Engineers certified by Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia, and the team holds LEED, BC Step Code, and Passivhaus credentials, with formal sustainability designations including Green Builder Certification, BC Green Business Gold, and Living Wage Employer status.

Knappett acquires work through negotiated lump-sum contracts and competitive tenders with owners, developers, and government agencies, with revenue generated on a project-by-project basis (general contracting and professional services). Notable marquee projects include the $117 million, 220,000 sq ft 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron Facility for Defence Construction Canada (2014), six sequential builds for Brentwood College School, a 525-unit Belmont Market Development master plan for Ledcor Properties (2018-2024), and the LEED Gold Camosun College Alex & Jo Campbell Centre for Health and Wellness. The firm reports 700+ completed projects cumulatively and has accumulated multiple industry awards from BCCA, VICA, and the Commercial Building Awards.

The business is positioned as a regional, reputation-driven builder differentiated by its own-forces labour model, professional engineering oversight, and sustainability credentials rather than by technology or scale. Operations are supported by Procore and Viewpoint construction management software and association partnerships with BCCA, VICA, the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, and the Canada Green Building Council. Ownership is founder/family-controlled with no identified external investment, M&A activity, or public listing.

Name

Knappett Projects

Legal name

Knappett Projects Inc.

Website

https://knappett.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Knappett Projects is a Victoria, BC-based general contractor and construction manager, founded in 1983, delivering design-build, construction management, and pre-construction services to institutional, commercial, government, and social housing clients across Vancouver Island and British Columbia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Contracting and Construction Management

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Construction management
• Design-build construction
• Sustainable building construction
• Commercial construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting: Providing all material, labour and equipment to build projects with day-to-day coordination, crew management, and communication with all parties involved. This is the primary revenue stream delivering projects for institutional, government, commercial, and residential clients.
2. Construction Management: Managing the entire construction process from start to finish including keeping projects on track and on budget, managing scope, and ensuring quality and safety of the build.
3. Pre-Construction Services: Working with client teams during initial design phases to ensure projects remain within budget while providing required functionality.
4. Design-Build: Engaging the design team and providing turn-key projects from start to finish.
5. Sustainable Construction: Minimizing environmental impact of projects with in-house LEED-certified professionals and experience with BC Step Code and Passivhaus energy efficiency standards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Knappett Projects is a Victoria, BC-based general contracting and construction management firm that provides pre-construction planning, construction management, general contracting, design-build delivery, and sustainable construction services. The company self-performs excavation, concrete formwork, framing, and building envelope work using an in-house field team of over 150 carpenters and apprentices, serving institutional, government, commercial, residential, and industrial clients across British Columbia.

Product overview

Knappett Projects is a general contracting and construction management firm offering a comprehensive suite of construction services. The company's core offering includes pre-construction planning, construction management, general contracting, design-build delivery, and sustainable construction services. Additionally, Knappett maintains significant in-house capabilities through its own forces work division, which self-performs excavation, concrete formwork, framing, and building envelope services. The company specializes in LEED-certified and other sustainability-focused construction projects across residential, institutional, commercial, industrial, and civil construction sectors in British Columbia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting
• Construction Management
• Pre-Construction Services
• Design-Build
• Sustainable Construction
• Own Forces Work (In-House Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron Facility in 2014 - $117 million contract, 220,000 sq ft, largest single building on Vancouver Island
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered industry and core.

• British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA)industryOthersIndustry association membership providing industry leadership, awards recognition (Leadership Award, Construction Leader award, Outstanding Long Term Industry Service award), and advocacy for construction industry in British Columbia.
• Canada Green Building CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for LEED certification and green building practices. Knappett has in-house LEED-certified professionals and achieved Green Builder Certification through this partnership. Company collaborated on piloting and launching the Green Trades certification program.
• Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA)industryOthersIndustry association membership providing Vancouver Island-specific industry recognition including multiple Employer of the Year awards and Employee of the Year awards for team members.
• Independent Contractors and Businesses AssociationindustryOthersIndustry association membership providing advocacy and support for independent contractors and businesses in the construction industry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EllisDon: Large Canadian general contractor and construction manager with similar design-build and CM services across institutional, commercial, and civil segments; competes for the same larger BC public projects at greater scale.
• PCL Construction: North American general contractor offering commercial, institutional, and civil construction services; broader portfolio but competes directly for flagship BC institutional and government contracts.
• Bird Construction: Canadian GC/CM with institutional and commercial portfolio similar to Knappett's but operating nationally; overlaps in the institutional/public-sector bid market on BC tenders.
• Stuart Olson (now part of Bird Construction): Acquired by Bird Construction, the legacy Stuart Olson business overlaps with Knappett in institutional and commercial general contracting across Western Canada.
• Graham Construction: Major Canadian general contractor active in institutional, commercial, and civil infrastructure — comparable in service offerings, with broader geographic reach and competing on larger BC public works tenders.

Direct peers

• Adera Group: BC-based residential and mixed-use developer/builder; comparable in multi-family construction delivery on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland with similar sustainability positioning.
• Ledcor Group: BC-headquartered construction firm offering general contracting, construction management, and design-build across commercial, institutional, and residential — directly comparable in service mix and West Coast regional footprint.
• Dawson Construction: British Columbia general contractor handling commercial, institutional, and multi-family projects with self-perform capabilities — comparable in size, regional focus, and project typologies.
• Bosa Properties: BC-focused developer-builder with comparable multi-family residential and mixed-use construction activity, including purpose-built rental that overlaps with Knappett's Belmont Market work.
• Wales McLelland Construction: BC-based general contractor and construction manager with overlapping commercial, institutional, and multi-family residential work in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KnappettProjects
• LinkedInca.linkedin.com/company/knappettprojectsinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/knappettprojects
• Xx.com/knappettproject

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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