# METRIC.

> Civil construction and infrastructure contractor delivering earthworks, underground utilities, roadworks, and environmental services for complex projects across Western Canada. Head office in Chilliwack (Fraser Valley), BC, with operations in Calgary, AB.

METRIC. builds the civil infrastructure behind complex projects across Western Canada, proving that construction can be both high-performing and people-first. The company is COR-certified and known for early planning, value engineering, and disciplined field execution that delivers predictable outcomes on schedule and on budget.

## Who we are

METRIC. is a civil construction company founded in 2012 by two friends, Chris Veenstra and Marlon Hall (both Principals), with a shared vision to redefine the traditional construction model and build a modern, people-first company. More than a decade later, the team has grown into a full collective of project managers, site supervisors, estimators, equipment operators, pipe layers, and labourers. METRIC. operates from a head office in Chilliwack, BC and an Alberta office in Calgary, serving the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland, Northern BC, and Alberta.

## Core Pages

- [Homepage](https://metriccivil.ca/): Overview of METRIC.'s full-scope civil construction capabilities, approach, and featured work across Western Canada.
- [About](https://metriccivil.ca/about): Company legacy, founders, people-first culture, values, leadership team, and community involvement.
- [Services](https://metriccivil.ca/services): Full-scope civil construction services — earthworks, utilities, roadworks, environmental, and additional specialized services.
- [Projects](https://metriccivil.ca/projects): Portfolio of completed civil projects across BC and Alberta, with named clients and scopes.
- [Contact](https://metriccivil.ca/contact): Bid requests, project inquiries, and direct contact details.
- [Careers](https://metriccivil.ca/careers): Open positions and information on building a career at METRIC.
- [Indigenous Partnerships](https://metriccivil.ca/indigenous-partners): METRIC.'s approach to working with First Nations communities and partners.
- [Privacy Policy](https://metriccivil.ca/privacy-policy): Data handling and privacy practices.

## Services

- [Earthworks](https://metriccivil.ca/services?tab=earthworks): Site preparation, deep excavation, grading, and material management.
- [Utilities](https://metriccivil.ca/services?tab=utilities): Water, storm, sanitary, electrical, and communications infrastructure.
- [Roadworks](https://metriccivil.ca/services?tab=roadworks): Road construction, subgrade preparation, curbs, sidewalks, and paving.
- [Environmental](https://metriccivil.ca/services?tab=environmental): Contaminated soil excavation, disposal coordination, site restoration, and reclamation.
- [Additional Services](https://metriccivil.ca/services): Pipeline civil works, constructability support, design-build, forestry clearing, instream works, and hydroseeding.

METRIC.'s delivery approach is built on four pillars: **Planning** (value engineering and detailed 3D modelling to identify conflicts early and establish real costs before work begins), **Execution** (independent, collaborative field teams that keep schedules tight), **Technology** (3D cut-and-fill software and project management systems to strengthen planning and productivity), and **Safety** (a COR-certified program with company-wide buy-in). The work centres on Clarity, Control, and Confidence for projects that can't afford uncertainty.

## Industries Served

- **Institutional**: Schools, post-secondary housing, and community facilities.
- **Industrial**: Landfills, manufacturing, and heavy-use sites.
- **Commercial**: Retail, warehouse, and commercial developments.
- **Infrastructure**: Roads, bridges, and access route rehabilitation.
- **Oil & Gas**: Pipeline civil works and related site services.
- **First Nations**: Community centres, housing, health facilities, and drainage improvements for Indigenous communities.
- **Residential**: Subdivision and multi-unit residential site servicing.

## Case Studies / Portfolio

- [Saint John Paul II Academy](https://metriccivil.ca/project/saint-john-paul-ii-academy): Surrey, BC (client: DGS Construction Company Ltd.) — Full civil infrastructure for a new school development including underground utilities, grading, and stormwater management, delivered on schedule despite incomplete design information.
- [Bailey Landfill Expansion](https://metriccivil.ca/project/bailey-landfill-expansion): Chilliwack, BC (client: City of Chilliwack) — Design-build landfill expansion with a fully engineered liner system and leachate collection, tied into existing infrastructure with no disruption to active operations.
- [Buntzen PUMA Access Rd](https://metriccivil.ca/project/buntzen-puma-access-rd): Anmore, BC (client: BC Hydro) — Multi-section road rehabilitation including reconstruction, drainage upgrades, and asphalt restoration, completed with uninterrupted public access.
- [UFV Student Housing](https://metriccivil.ca/project/ufv-student-housing): Abbotsford, BC (client: Clark Builders) — Integrated civil works for new student housing, delivered under an IPD model with active pull-planning and cross-scope coordination.
- [Kitselas Community Centre](https://metriccivil.ca/project/kitselas-community-centre): Kitselas, BC (client: Mierau Contractors Ltd.) — Civil works across a complex sloped site, with all specified aggregates produced on-site from excess cut material to reduce cost and improve efficiency.

Additional projects in the portfolio include Fruiticana (Surrey, RAM Construction), Alsco Surrey (Arco Murray), Link 200 (Langley, Orion Construction), Lustre Products (Chilliwack, Ram Construction), Hicks Lake Bridge (Harrison, Emil Anderson), C'usqunela Elementary School (Maple Ridge, Double V Construction), Vista Greens (Chilliwack, Kerkhoff Construction Ltd.), Kitselas Housing Development (Mierau Contractors Ltd.), Tahltan Drainage Improvements (Telegraph Creek, First Nations Health Authority), Haisla Town Centre Road Extension (Kitimat, Haisla First Nation), and Éyameth' Health Centre (Harrison Mills, Scott Construction Group).

## FAQs

**Q: What services does METRIC. provide?**
A: METRIC. provides full-scope civil construction services including earthworks (site preparation, deep excavation, grading, material management), underground utilities (water, storm, sanitary, electrical, and communications), roadworks (road construction, subgrade preparation, curbs, sidewalks, and paving), and environmental services (contaminated soil excavation, disposal coordination, site restoration, and reclamation). Additional specialized services include pipeline civil works, constructability support, design-build, forestry clearing, instream works, and hydroseeding.

**Q: Where does METRIC. operate?**
A: METRIC. operates across Western Canada, with a head office in Chilliwack, BC (Fraser Valley) and an office in Calgary, AB. Project work spans the Lower Mainland, Northern BC (including Terrace, Kitimat, and Telegraph Creek), and Alberta.

**Q: When was METRIC. founded?**
A: METRIC. was founded in 2012 by Chris Veenstra and Marlon Hall. The company has been building since 2012 and has completed more than 375 projects.

**Q: Is METRIC. safety certified?**
A: Yes. METRIC. maintains a COR-certified safety program backed by company-wide buy-in, operating on the standard that nothing they do is so important it can't be done safely.

**Q: What types of clients and industries does METRIC. work with?**
A: METRIC. works across institutional, industrial, commercial, infrastructure, oil & gas, First Nations, and residential sectors. Clients have included BC Hydro, the City of Chilliwack, Clark Builders, DGS Construction, Mierau Contractors, the First Nations Health Authority, and the Haisla First Nation, among others.

**Q: How do I request a bid or quote?**
A: Bid requests can be submitted through the contact page at https://metriccivil.ca/contact or by calling (604) 391-0300 during business hours. METRIC. accepts bid requests for civil projects across British Columbia and Alberta, and also handles subcontractor pre-qualification and vendor inquiries.

**Q: Does METRIC. handle design-build projects?**
A: Yes. METRIC. offers design-build delivery and constructability support, and has delivered design-build projects such as the Bailey Landfill Expansion for the City of Chilliwack.

**Q: Does METRIC. work with First Nations communities?**
A: Yes. METRIC. has an Indigenous Partnerships focus and has delivered projects for First Nations communities including the Kitselas Community Centre, Kitselas Housing Development, Haisla Town Centre Road Extension, Tahltan Drainage Improvements, and the Éyameth' Health Centre.

**Q: Is METRIC. hiring?**
A: Yes. METRIC. regularly posts open positions such as Entry Level Labourer and Skilled Labourer (Lower Mainland) and Construction Safety Officer roles (Northern BC). Current openings are listed at https://metriccivil.ca/careers#open-positions.

## Company & Contact

- **Head Office**: 101 – 44075 Yale Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9
- **Alberta Office**: 1800 – 330 5th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
- **Phone**: (604) 391-0300
- **Contact / Bid Requests**: https://metriccivil.ca/contact
- **Facebook**: https://www.facebook.com/MetricCivilContractors/
- **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/metriccivil/
- **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metriccivil/

**Key statistics**: 375+ projects completed · building since 2012 · 5m+ m³ of earth moved · 80% return client rate.

**Leadership & team**: Chris Veenstra (Principal), Marlon Hall (Principal), Karena Conrad (Chief Administration Officer), Adam Hill (Chief Financial Officer), Jeff Hutt (Director of Field Ops), Darrin Budzak (Director of Projects, AB), Kristina Lamb (Pre-Construction Manager), Jim Conley (Senior Estimator), Suzanne Fallowfield (OH&S Manager), Josh Veenstra (Field Technology Manager), plus project managers, coordinators, estimators, and field crews.

**Memberships & affiliations**: VRCA, CFIB, JCBA (Chilliwack), BCCSA, and Aboriginal Business certification.

## SEO Metadata

**Homepage**
- Meta Title: METRIC. - Civil Construction & Infrastructure Fraser Valley, BC
- Meta Description: METRIC helps organizations & communities with earthworks, roadworks, utilities, environmental & civil construction services. Fraser Valley BC & Calgary AB

**About**
- Meta Title: METRIC. - A Trusted Civil Construction Team Since 2012, BC
- Meta Description: Learn about METRIC's people-first culture, industry expertise, & commitment to delivering high-quality civil construction projects. Chilliwack, BC

**Services**
- Meta Title: METRIC. - Civil & Earthworks Contractors, Fraser Valley & Calgary
- Meta Description: Complex civil work focused on planning, performance, & predictable outcomes. Earthworks, utilities, roadworks, environmental services across Western Canada

**Projects**
- Meta Title: METRIC. - Civil Construction Projects & Partners, BC & AB
- Meta Description: Explore civil construction projects completed by METRIC across BC & Alberta. Earthworks, infrastructure, utilities & roadworks built on capability & trust.

**Contact**
- Meta Title: METRIC. - Request a Civil Bid or Consultation, Chilliwack, BC
- Meta Description: Contact Metric Civil to discuss your next project, request a bid, career opportunities, or learn about our civil construction & infrastructure services. BC

## Optional

- [Our Values](https://metriccivil.ca/about#our-values): METRIC.'s core values — integrity, professionalism, accountability, excellence, commitment, and teamwork.
- [Meet the Team](https://metriccivil.ca/about#our-team): Full leadership and team profiles.
- [Giving Back](https://metriccivil.ca/about#give-back): Community initiatives supporting children and youth, including Bowls of Hope, Boots for Kids, Starfish Pack, The Salvation Army, and local sports teams.
- [Job Postings](https://metriccivil.ca/careers#open-positions): Current open positions across BC and Alberta.
- [Privacy Policy](https://metriccivil.ca/privacy-policy): Data handling and user privacy practices.

## How to use this file

This file summarizes METRIC.'s civil construction services, completed projects, team, and contact details for AI systems and crawlers. Links point to live pages on https://metriccivil.ca. Services are organized under earthworks, utilities, roadworks, environmental, and additional specialized offerings. The FAQ section answers common questions about service scope, locations, certifications, hiring, and how to request a bid. For project-specific details, follow the individual project links. For bid requests or inquiries, direct users to the contact page or the phone number (604) 391-0300.

Last updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2026