Centre Point Enterprises

What Centre Point Enterprises does

Centre Point Enterprises is a privately held, family-controlled crane services firm headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, supplying qualified crane operators, riggers, and complementary technical services to the construction industry across Western Canada. Founded in 1994 by Paul Welder, the company provides personnel for tower cranes, mobile cranes, self-erecting cranes, and personnel hoists on high-rise and heavy industrial construction projects, and has expanded its offering to include licensed drone photography and inspection (4K videography, 3D modeling, photogrammetry, LIDAR, thermal imaging, FPV) as well as a non-profit crane lighting product with proceeds directed to Children's Hospital. The firm self-describes as operating the most advanced safety and training program among crane operator and rigger providers in the region, anchored by a structured apprenticeship pathway from B-ticket to Journeyman Crane Operator status and bi-monthly virtual town halls on industry safety procedures.

The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting general contractors and construction firms in British Columbia and Alberta, with quote-based pricing and inbound contact via phone (604-537-3842) and email. Marketing is limited to a company website, project gallery, and direct outreach — no social media, paid acquisition, or content marketing programs are disclosed. Revenue is generated almost entirely through professional services fees for deployed personnel, supplemented by drone service contracts and seasonal crane light installations. Notable named clients include Ellisdon (400 West Georgia), Maple Reinders (Annacis Island WTP), British Properties (The Courtenay), and historically Kiewit (Port Mann Bridge). Following founder Paul Welder's passing, operational leadership has transitioned to Jason Hadden (Director of Operations), Sheldon Jaenicke (BC Supervisor), and Derek Waltman (AB Operations Manager); the company remains family-owned with no institutional investors, parent company, or public market exposure.

Name

Centre Point Enterprises

Legal name

Centre Point Enterprises

Website

https://centrepointcranes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre Point Enterprises is a Western Canadian crane services firm supplying qualified operators, riggers, and licensed drone inspection crews to general contractors on high-rise and industrial construction projects across British Columbia and Alberta.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Crane Services

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACAFAD

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Off-Highway & Specialty Vehicle Manufacturing (Construction/Agriculture/Mining)

SECONDARYIMAHAIAB

Construction Site Vehicles (Dumpers, Site Carriers, Telehandlers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Heavy Transportation & Off-Highway Vehicles

Keywords

• Crane operator services
• Rigging services
• Tower crane operations
• Construction drone photography
• Personnel hoist services

Headquarters

HQ city

British Columbia

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Crane Operator & Rigger Services: Providing qualified crane operators (tower, mobile, self erect) and riggers for construction projects. Revenue is generated through service fees for skilled personnel on job sites.
2. Drone Photography & Inspection Services: Aerial photography, videography, and inspection services using licensed drone operators. Services include promotional videos, aerial photos, panoramic photos, photogrammetry, LIDAR, thermal, live feed, and FPV. Subscription services also available.
3. Crane Light Installation: Holiday crane light installation services for tower cranes and personnel hoists. Provided as a non-profit service where all proceeds are donated to Children's Hospital. Installed by experienced crews with fall protection, first aid, and rigging certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Centre Point Enterprises supplies licensed crane operators (tower, mobile, self-erect) and riggers to construction and industrial projects across Western Canada. The offering is complemented by licensed drone photography, videography, photogrammetry, LIDAR, and thermal inspection services, plus an outdoor-rated crane lighting installation service operated as a non-profit initiative supporting Children's Hospital.

Product overview

Centre Point Enterprises operates as a crane services company offering a portfolio of related services for the construction industry in Western Canada. The core offering is Operators & Riggers services for tower cranes, mobile cranes, self-erecting cranes, and personnel hoists. This is complemented by Drone Photography & Film services providing 4K aerial footage, 3D modeling, photogrammetry, lidar, and thermal inspections. Crane Lights products offer decorative and functional outdoor lighting for tower cranes with professional installation, operating as a non-profit initiative with proceeds supporting Children's Hospital. Training & Safety Programs provide apprenticeship development and ongoing education for crane operators. Together, these services address the full spectrum of crane operation, aerial documentation, customization, and workforce development needs for construction projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ high-rise projects completed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 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

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sarens: Global heavy lifting and engineered transport specialist offering operated crane services for industrial and infrastructure projects. Comparable as a high-end operator-and-rigger provider but with broader geographic reach and heavier-lift specialization.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America with an aerial lift and material handling fleet serving construction customers. Broad incumbent with overlapping end markets but limited operated-crane specialization.
• Liebherr: Global manufacturer of tower cranes, mobile cranes, and construction machinery with deep relationships to crane operating customers. Adjacent incumbent on the equipment supply side of the crane services market Centre Point serves.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Major North American equipment rental company serving construction and industrial customers with aerial, lift, and material handling equipment. Broad incumbent with overlapping customer base but rental-led rather than operated-crane services.
• Manitowoc Company: Leading manufacturer of tower cranes, mobile cranes, and crawler cranes serving construction and industrial customers globally. Broad incumbent on the equipment side of the same value chain that Centre Point operates within.

Emerging players

• BrandSafway: Specialty construction services provider offering scaffolding, access, and industrial solutions to commercial and industrial customers. Comparable as a specialty services provider to construction general contractors with adjacent safety- and workforce-intensive service delivery.

Regional players

• Cooper Equipment Rentals: Western Canadian equipment rental company with aerial, heavy equipment, and material handling fleet. Comparable as a regional supplier to construction contractors but focuses on equipment rental rather than operated crane services.

Direct peers

• Sterling Crane: Canada's largest mobile crane rental and operated-crane services provider, offering tower, mobile, and crawler crane operations across Western Canada. Directly comparable as a crane operator and rigger services provider serving the same construction general contractor customer base.
• ALL Erection & Crane Rental: Large North American operated-crane and rigging services provider with a deep bench of certified operators. Closely comparable business model supplying tower, mobile, and industrial crane operations to general contractors and industrial customers.
• Maxim Crane Works: One of North America's largest crane rental companies with a heavy lift operated-crane services business. Comparable as a provider of certified crane operators and rigging services to industrial and commercial construction customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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