November 22, 2007
Bockstael Construction (1979) Ltd
Head Office:
1505 Dugald Rd
Winnipeg MB R2J 0H3
Tel: 204-233-7135
Fax: 204-231-0979
Email: jbockstael@bockstael.com
Website: www.bockstael.com
Date of Incorporation: 1945
Key Personnel: David Bockstael, GSC, President; John Bockstael, P.Eng. GSC, Vice President; Larry Bockstael, GSC, Secretary-Treasurer
Related Companies: Brobock Investments Ltd
Nature of Ownership: Private
Principal Owners: David Bockstael Larry Bockstael, John Bockstael
Volume: $87,332,920
Economic Forecast: Construction in Winnipeg and all of Manitoba is on the upswing. Outlook for Manitoba is strong growth through to 2014. Expansions to the University of Winnipeg and the Manitoba Hydro office tower are creating a revival downtown. The industry is busy with water and waste treatment plants, health care projects, Winnipeg Airport expansion, and multi-residential developments.
Corporate Profile: Bockstael Construction was founded in 1912 by the grandfather of current owners, David, Larry, and John Bockstael. Business focus is in the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) construction sector working primarily in the greater Winnipeg area and across central and southern Manitoba.
The partners are active in industry associations at both the local and national levels. They encourage this same spirit of industry involvement with their staff. Staff is involved with committee work and continuous training in safety, concrete technology, project management, and accounting.
The company continues to seek accredited Personnel in Certified Engineering Technology and in Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certificate to fill the positions of Project Managers, Estimators, and Site Superintendents.
—updated November, 2007
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