Bird Construction secures three projects worth over $378m in Canada
The projects span across transport, housing, and mining.
The first of these projects is the Transportation Safety and Technology Science (TSTS) Hub in Ottawa, Ontario.
This 120,000ft² facility will centralise federal scientists and investigators dedicated to enhancing transportation safety and developing sustainable technologies for various transportation modes.
The TSTS Hub will consolidate National Research Council and Transportation Safety Board laboratories, currently spread across five buildings, into one modernised, shared space for over 260 employees.
In addition to the TSTS Hub, Bird has been chosen to construct the Beverly Heights Seniors Housing project in Edmonton, Alberta.
This project is seen as a strategic fit for Bird's long-term care portfolio and is designed to offer a full continuum of care, including independent living and assisted living.
The development is poised to meet the needs of Canada's ageing population and reflects Bird's efforts to contribute to sectors with long-term growth prospects.
Bird has also been selected as part of a joint venture to upgrade mining infrastructure for an existing client.
The four-year programme will involve clearing, foundation preparation, over two million cubic metres of fill placement, and the installation of high-density polyethene geomembrane and monitoring instruments.
Bird president and CEO Teri McKibbon said: 'These recent awards in our buildings and infrastructure businesses reflect the sustained demand we're seeing across our key strategic markets, despite the current economic uncertainty.
'Furthermore, they reflect the confidence our clients continue to place in Bird as an established and trusted delivery partner, valuing our deep sector experience and collaborative approach to project execution.'
Earlier in March 2025, Bird Construction received five contracts valued at approximately C$470m. These Canadian contracts spanned various sectors such as nuclear support buildings, civil infrastructure, industrial maintenance, and recreation centre redevelopment.
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