“Construction is cyclical. We had to diversify to stay competitive,” Perez explains. “The private sector helped sustain us, especially during the pandemic, when lower interest rates drove development. Now, with public sector demand rising again, we’re shifting back toward that work.” INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIAL & INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS One of Pro-Can’s standout recent projects is an innovative industrial center developed for a major Vancouver-based client. The project required the demolition of an existing facility and the construction of a stacked warehouse design—a firstof-its-kind structure featuring 25 industrial strata units, half of which are stacked atop the others. “Structurally, it was a challenge,” Perez says. “The lower units have 28-foot ceilings, and they had to support the weight of commercial vehicles and delivery trucks on the upper level. We essentially built two bridges within the buildings to handle the load.” Compounding the challenge, the project faced a major concrete strike and lingering pandemicrelated supply chain issues. Yet, despite these hurdles, Pro-Can delivered on schedule, reinforcing its reputation for reliability. 70 APR 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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