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Delnor Construction Ltd. | 30 Years THE DELNOR CONSTRUCTION STORY: BUILDING SUCCESS How do you build a successful company? Delnor Construction has been building its success, one block at a time for over 30 years. Y ou have seen evidence of their work and signs at numerous job sites around town. They are Delnor Construction (Delnor) and they hold the contracts for some of the key construction projects in Alberta and interior B.C. But who is this company? Where did they come from? How did they become the success that they are today? In this article you will get to know Delnor. You will meet the men who launched the company 30 years ago and you will be introduced to the executive team who oversees the work of over 200 employees completing a blend of small and significant multi-year projects. Most exciting of all, you will understand how this company achieved success. Success. It is not something that people are magically blessed with. If that was the case, everyone would be liv- ing their dream life. Success comes slowly and only with hard work, and plenty of foresight. It comes with taking risks, embracing change, and fostering long-term rela- tionships with clients. It comes with attracting and retain- ing loyal, dedicated staff. Like any structure, success is built, block by block on a firm foundation. Like any struc- ture, success built on a firm foundation outlasts those who build it, leaving something behind that is solid, tangible and remains long after the initial builders have moved on. Delnor has achieved this type of success. Here is how they build it. This story unfolds from the boardroom of Delnor’s beau- tiful head office in Edmonton’s south end. The building is a testament to Delnor’s creativity; tile marks the entrance- way and a floating staircase leads to a second level that is filled with natural light. A calm energy is felt in this hub of activity. Every employee you meet has a smile and a wel- coming nod. The boardroom is impressive and clearly the place where decisions are made and futures are decided. Company founders, principals Ron Hinz and Ed Cyrankie- wicz, enter. They are closely followed by Glenn Cyrankie- wicz, chief executive officer and Joel Ramer, chief financial officer. All are seated, and the story begins. By Nerissa McNaughton

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Delnor Construction Ltd. | 30 Years

THE DELNOR CONSTRUCTION STORY: BUILDING SUCCESSHow do you build a successful company? Delnor Construction has been building its success, one block at a time for over 30 years.

You have seen evidence of their work and signs at numerous job sites around town. They are Delnor Construction (Delnor) and they hold the contracts

for some of the key construction projects in Alberta and interior B.C. But who is this company? Where did they come from? How did they become the success that they are today?

In this article you will get to know Delnor. You will meet the men who launched the company 30 years ago and you will be introduced to the executive team who oversees the work of over 200 employees completing a blend of small and significant multi-year projects. Most exciting of all, you will understand how this company achieved success.

Success. It is not something that people are magically blessed with. If that was the case, everyone would be liv-ing their dream life. Success comes slowly and only with hard work, and plenty of foresight. It comes with taking risks, embracing change, and fostering long-term rela-tionships with clients. It comes with attracting and retain-

ing loyal, dedicated staff. Like any structure, success is built, block by block on a firm foundation. Like any struc-ture, success built on a firm foundation outlasts those who build it, leaving something behind that is solid, tangible and remains long after the initial builders have moved on.

Delnor has achieved this type of success. Here is how they build it.

This story unfolds from the boardroom of Delnor’s beau-tiful head office in Edmonton’s south end. The building is a testament to Delnor’s creativity; tile marks the entrance-way and a floating staircase leads to a second level that is filled with natural light. A calm energy is felt in this hub of activity. Every employee you meet has a smile and a wel-coming nod. The boardroom is impressive and clearly the place where decisions are made and futures are decided. Company founders, principals Ron Hinz and Ed Cyrankie-wicz, enter. They are closely followed by Glenn Cyrankie-wicz, chief executive officer and Joel Ramer, chief financial officer. All are seated, and the story begins.

By Nerissa McNaughton

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LAYING THE FOUNDATION Ron Hinz and Ed Cyrankiewicz were

high school buddies. This friendship continued into their post-high school life as they apprenticed at the same construction firm. When the reces-sion of the ’80s saw both men un-employed, they made a decision that would affect their lives and have far reaching effects 30 years into the fu-ture. At a time when unemployment rates were peaking at 13 per cent and inflation was averaging 12 per cent, Ron and Ed launched a business. On June 23, 1983, Delnor Construction was born.

For the first two years, Delnor con-sisted solely of Ron and Ed. Starting a business in a failing economy was a great risk, but it was not the only risk this daring duo was willing to take.

“We looked for the tough, dirty jobs; jobs nobody wanted to do,” Ed says as he reflected on the company in its infancy. “We did whatever it took.”

This meant leaping at opportunities to work out-of-town jobs and in occupied facilities. When working in an occupied space, the Delnor team would work be-fore or after the occupants were in the building. This meant early mornings and very late nights. At the time,

few construction companies were willing to under-take these types of projects, so the Delnor team distin-guished themselves early on as a company willing to roll up their sleeves and do what they needed to do to get the job done.

Two years after the launch of Delnor, the two princi-pals were able to hire their first employee, Phil Miller. “Af-

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““We looked for the tough, dirty jobs; jobs nobody wanted to do. We did whatever it took.” ~ Ed Cyrankiewicz

Delnor’s Executive Team: Glenn Cyrankiewicz, Ron Hinz, Ed Cyrankiewicz, Joel Ramer

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LAYING THE FOUNDATION Ron Hinz and Ed Cyrankiewicz were

high school buddies. This friendship continued into their post-high school life as they apprenticed at the same construction firm. When the reces-sion of the ’80s saw both men un-employed, they made a decision that would affect their lives and have far reaching effects 30 years into the fu-ture. At a time when unemployment rates were peaking at 13 per cent and inflation was averaging 12 per cent, Ron and Ed launched a business. On June 23, 1983, Delnor Construction was born.

For the first two years, Delnor con-sisted solely of Ron and Ed. Starting a business in a failing economy was a great risk, but it was not the only risk this daring duo was willing to take.

“We looked for the tough, dirty jobs; jobs nobody wanted to do,” Ed says as he reflected on the company in its infancy. “We did whatever it took.”

This meant leaping at opportunities to work out-of-town jobs and in occupied facilities. When working in an occupied space, the Delnor team would work be-fore or after the occupants were in the building. This meant early mornings and very late nights. At the time,

few construction companies were willing to under-take these types of projects, so the Delnor team distin-guished themselves early on as a company willing to roll up their sleeves and do what they needed to do to get the job done.

Two years after the launch of Delnor, the two princi-pals were able to hire their first employee, Phil Miller. “Af-

200, 11803-154 Street Edmonton, AB T5V 1G6

Tel: (780) 452-6740 • Fax: (780) [email protected]

Congratulations Delnor Construction Ltd.

on 30 years!

We are proud to be a part of your success.

C O M P L E T E E L E C T R I C A L S E R V I C E S & D E S I G N S I N C E 1 9 7 5

““We looked for the tough, dirty jobs; jobs nobody wanted to do. We did whatever it took.” ~ Ed Cyrankiewicz

Delnor’s Executive Team: Glenn Cyrankiewicz, Ron Hinz, Ed Cyrankiewicz, Joel Ramer

Delnor Construction Ltd. | 30 Years | Page 3

ter that we just kept hiring,” said Ron. The company grew at a steady rate. Currently, Delnor has approximately 200 employees.

“Since we started in a depressed economy, we learned survival skills and how to function among economic highs and lows,” says Ron. Ed agrees, saying, “As I reflect back, the first years were really about building the foundation.”

Right from the early days, Ron and Ed determined sub-contractors were instrumental to this foundation and the success of any project. Then and now, Delnor values their partnerships with the sub trade community and today has solid relationships with many of them through their 30 year history.

It was a strong foundation. Strong enough that after only ten years in businesses, Delnor shifted from looking for clients to having clients look for them. Their indus-try reputation and repeat business were quickly making Delnor’s team the first choice clients wanted when they needed a job done right.

As the company grew, so did the variety of projects. One of the first projects the company took on was a small job at the Treasury Branch in Edson, Alberta, a small town 200 kilometres to the west of Edmonton. Contrast that with

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Delnor’s Executive Team: Glenn Cyrankiewicz, Ron Hinz, Ed Cyrankiewicz, Joel Ramer

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today, as Delnor now holds the contracts to renovate ATB Financial’s Corporate Head Offices and relocate over 1200 of their employees into new office space, a project worth over $50 Million dollars in Edmonton and Calgary.

From its humble beginnings as a two-man team with ba-sic tools, Delnor now provides construction management, design build, new construction, commercial renovations and health care renovations for nationally recognized corporations and institutions. Delnor’s client list includes some prominent names such as, Alberta Infrastructure, the University of Alberta, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, regional school boards, major financial insti-tutions, affordable housing organizations, seniors housing organizations, Telus Communications, Alberta Health Ser-vices and many more.

Delnor’s roots are firmly planted in Edmonton, but hav-ing a successful business has allowed the company to grow into other regions. An office in Kelowna opened in 2009 and another in Calgary in 2011. Delnor’s projects ensure they have a full-time job presence all over Alberta – including in Fort McMurray and projects are also now underway in Saskatchewan.

DELNOR’S EMPLOYEES: THEIR MOST VALUABLE TOOLS

Delnor Construction’s commitment to their employees is reflected in part of their mission statement: “Team work has positive results. Delnor is as good as our staff repre-sentation. On site, we pride ourselves on the quality, prov-en people working at Delnor.”

Glenn Cyrankiewicz has been with Delnor for over 11 years and he knows one of the key building blocks in Del-nor’s foundation is its people. “It takes a team to do a suc-cessful build,” smiles Glenn. “This includes people in the of-fice as well as the field.”

Ron further points out, “to be a great company, you need great employees.”

This sentiment is put into action with Delnor’s val-ue-added functions and benefits that include both corporate and field staff. Glenn indicated that it is a challenge to bring the very diverse groups of corpo-rate and field staff together, but that does not stop them from trying! Luncheons, barbeques, and other events keep the teams connected. A social committee plans events such as the family gatherings, Christmas party, golf tournament, curling events and Corporate Challenge. Social events, however, are just one of the tools Delnor uses to ensure their employees have the best work experience possible.

Phil Miller was Delnor’s first employee. When Ron and Ed hired him, little did they know they were setting the stage for a new Miller family tra-dition. Perhaps it started when Phil would bring his boys with him to work during their summer breaks so they could earn some spending mon-ey. Maybe it was because Phil’s love of his job was so obvious and his pride of being a Delnor employee was contagious. Whatever the reason, all of Phil’s sons and Phil’s brother became Del-nor employees.

Phil started on July 7, 1985 as a superintendant. Two of his sons, Jarrod and Dustin, have since moved on, however, his sons Brent and Curtis are still with Delnor. Brent started January 1, 1996, as a carpenter and Curtis started July 1, 2000, as a skilled labourer. Both boys have increased their roles and responsibilities over the years.

From pioneer to personally providing part of Delnor’s labour force, perhaps what Phil can look forward to next is seeing his grandchildren carry on the proud tradition of being a Delnor employee.

PHIL MILLER: DELNOR PIONEER““Team work has positive results. Delnor is as good as our staff representation. On site, we pride ourselves on the quality, proven people

working at Delnor.”

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today, as Delnor now holds the contracts to renovate ATB Financial’s Corporate Head Offices and relocate over 1200 of their employees into new office space, a project worth over $50 Million dollars in Edmonton and Calgary.

From its humble beginnings as a two-man team with ba-sic tools, Delnor now provides construction management, design build, new construction, commercial renovations and health care renovations for nationally recognized corporations and institutions. Delnor’s client list includes some prominent names such as, Alberta Infrastructure, the University of Alberta, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, regional school boards, major financial insti-tutions, affordable housing organizations, seniors housing organizations, Telus Communications, Alberta Health Ser-vices and many more.

Delnor’s roots are firmly planted in Edmonton, but hav-ing a successful business has allowed the company to grow into other regions. An office in Kelowna opened in 2009 and another in Calgary in 2011. Delnor’s projects ensure they have a full-time job presence all over Alberta – including in Fort McMurray and projects are also now underway in Saskatchewan.

DELNOR’S EMPLOYEES: THEIR MOST VALUABLE TOOLS

Delnor Construction’s commitment to their employees is reflected in part of their mission statement: “Team work has positive results. Delnor is as good as our staff repre-sentation. On site, we pride ourselves on the quality, prov-en people working at Delnor.”

Glenn Cyrankiewicz has been with Delnor for over 11 years and he knows one of the key building blocks in Del-nor’s foundation is its people. “It takes a team to do a suc-cessful build,” smiles Glenn. “This includes people in the of-fice as well as the field.”

Ron further points out, “to be a great company, you need great employees.”

This sentiment is put into action with Delnor’s val-ue-added functions and benefits that include both corporate and field staff. Glenn indicated that it is a challenge to bring the very diverse groups of corpo-rate and field staff together, but that does not stop them from trying! Luncheons, barbeques, and other events keep the teams connected. A social committee plans events such as the family gatherings, Christmas party, golf tournament, curling events and Corporate Challenge. Social events, however, are just one of the tools Delnor uses to ensure their employees have the best work experience possible.

Phil Miller was Delnor’s first employee. When Ron and Ed hired him, little did they know they were setting the stage for a new Miller family tra-dition. Perhaps it started when Phil would bring his boys with him to work during their summer breaks so they could earn some spending mon-ey. Maybe it was because Phil’s love of his job was so obvious and his pride of being a Delnor employee was contagious. Whatever the reason, all of Phil’s sons and Phil’s brother became Del-nor employees.

Phil started on July 7, 1985 as a superintendant. Two of his sons, Jarrod and Dustin, have since moved on, however, his sons Brent and Curtis are still with Delnor. Brent started January 1, 1996, as a carpenter and Curtis started July 1, 2000, as a skilled labourer. Both boys have increased their roles and responsibilities over the years.

From pioneer to personally providing part of Delnor’s labour force, perhaps what Phil can look forward to next is seeing his grandchildren carry on the proud tradition of being a Delnor employee.

PHIL MILLER: DELNOR PIONEER““Team work has positive results. Delnor is as good as our staff representation. On site, we pride ourselves on the quality, proven people

working at Delnor.”

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“We make sure our project managers have total account-ability,” confirms Glenn. “The manager has total ownership of the project from the cradle to the grave.” This method of project management is rarely seen in the industry, and Del-nor has utilized this style of managing construction proj-ects as a key building block in their success. With this model, the client has one point of contact for the entire project,

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which has gone a long way in building long-lasting rela-tionships with their clients. There are additional benefits for Delnor as well. “It attracts a certain type of manager that is very diverse and motivated,” Ed points out and while he admitted this style of delegation and project control is not ideal for everyone, it works exceptionally well for the type of managers they want at Delnor Con-struction.

Delnor works hard to provide value for their employ-ees, which is why they experience very little turnover. In fact, Phil Miller – Delnor’s first employee – is still with the company. Not only is Phil still a dedicated employee, his four sons and his brother have followed in his footsteps and have worked for Delnor as well. These are the types of

long-term relationships Delnor is famous for among their clients as well as their staff.

The executive team collectively agree that their em-ployees are the backbone of their business and they are grateful to each and every one of them.

CHANGES IN THE PLANSAny company with three decades worth of experience

is bound to see significant changes in all aspects of their operations, and Delnor is no exception.

“The biggest change for me is the technology,” Ron ad-mits. When he co-founded the company, there were no cell phones, computers or even fax machines. Now information technology is at the heart of all their company operations.

For Ed, this change in technology brought about a change in attitude. “Everyone’s expectations are different,” he says. “The way we communicate now changes expecta-tions. Before, we would have to mail in tenders or actually pick up a phone! Now everything is just faxed or emailed. I find we are expected to do things in half the time we did when we started the company.”

Ed laughs at a memory this brought up about fax ma-chines. “We were so proud of our first fax machine!” He chuckles. Ed recalls constructing a project and noticing a

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which has gone a long way in building long-lasting rela-tionships with their clients. There are additional benefits for Delnor as well. “It attracts a certain type of manager that is very diverse and motivated,” Ed points out and while he admitted this style of delegation and project control is not ideal for everyone, it works exceptionally well for the type of managers they want at Delnor Con-struction.

Delnor works hard to provide value for their employ-ees, which is why they experience very little turnover. In fact, Phil Miller – Delnor’s first employee – is still with the company. Not only is Phil still a dedicated employee, his four sons and his brother have followed in his footsteps and have worked for Delnor as well. These are the types of

long-term relationships Delnor is famous for among their clients as well as their staff.

The executive team collectively agree that their em-ployees are the backbone of their business and they are grateful to each and every one of them.

CHANGES IN THE PLANSAny company with three decades worth of experience

is bound to see significant changes in all aspects of their operations, and Delnor is no exception.

“The biggest change for me is the technology,” Ron ad-mits. When he co-founded the company, there were no cell phones, computers or even fax machines. Now information technology is at the heart of all their company operations.

For Ed, this change in technology brought about a change in attitude. “Everyone’s expectations are different,” he says. “The way we communicate now changes expecta-tions. Before, we would have to mail in tenders or actually pick up a phone! Now everything is just faxed or emailed. I find we are expected to do things in half the time we did when we started the company.”

Ed laughs at a memory this brought up about fax ma-chines. “We were so proud of our first fax machine!” He chuckles. Ed recalls constructing a project and noticing a

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15 x 15 foot room called a “facsimile room”. He questioned it and received a very enthusiastic response about this wonderful new technology that could transmit information at the touch of a button. He was blown away by the concept and even more excited when Delnor installed this radical new technology in their own corporate office. But that was years ago. Now faxes are considered out-dated as wireless technology pushes ever forward. “Faxes, then comput-ers,” muses Ed. “Things progress so

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quickly.” For Ed, the biggest change he has seen is the speed and ability to move information. “We were always eager to embrace technology,” he says.

Glenn made a salient point about this information exchange and the way Del-nor embraced it as he pointed out that Ron and Ed were among the first in the industry to push that technology to the site office level. By making sure the field staff were equipped with the technolo-gies that would enable them to do their best work, Delnor put yet another block in the foundation that holds up their outstanding success.

Glenn has seen another change that has been vital to the well-being of the company: safety regulations. “[They] have impacted productivity in terms of what needs to be in place for each project,” the operations executive notes, but he is on board with whatever works best to protect the workers, the company, and their clients. “It’s good, but it’s a huge change. As prime contractor, we are responsi-ble for the safety of the workers on the site.” We take this responsibility very seriously and ensure all our projects

have safety protocols in place and trained staff to manage these protocols.

For Joel Ramer, the executive financial officer with 19 years at Delnor, the biggest change is going from smaller jobs to attracting the attention of the biggest corporate and financial names in Canada. Now Delnor is named as one of Canada’s top contractors, but Joel remembers the first time the company dealt with a million dollar project. “Back then it was a very big deal,” he laughs. “We were so

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For Joel Ramer, the executive financial officer with 19 years at Delnor, the biggest change is going from smaller jobs to attracting the attention of

the biggest corporate and financial names in Canada.

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quickly.” For Ed, the biggest change he has seen is the speed and ability to move information. “We were always eager to embrace technology,” he says.

Glenn made a salient point about this information exchange and the way Del-nor embraced it as he pointed out that Ron and Ed were among the first in the industry to push that technology to the site office level. By making sure the field staff were equipped with the technolo-gies that would enable them to do their best work, Delnor put yet another block in the foundation that holds up their outstanding success.

Glenn has seen another change that has been vital to the well-being of the company: safety regulations. “[They] have impacted productivity in terms of what needs to be in place for each project,” the operations executive notes, but he is on board with whatever works best to protect the workers, the company, and their clients. “It’s good, but it’s a huge change. As prime contractor, we are responsi-ble for the safety of the workers on the site.” We take this responsibility very seriously and ensure all our projects

have safety protocols in place and trained staff to manage these protocols.

For Joel Ramer, the executive financial officer with 19 years at Delnor, the biggest change is going from smaller jobs to attracting the attention of the biggest corporate and financial names in Canada. Now Delnor is named as one of Canada’s top contractors, but Joel remembers the first time the company dealt with a million dollar project. “Back then it was a very big deal,” he laughs. “We were so

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the biggest corporate and financial names in Canada.

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excited and there was a lot of talk about how we could manage it. Now it’s common. Now we can undertake large, significant projects.”

The ability to not only embrace change but to make it work for them is a cornerstone in the company’s foundation.

THE SECRETS OF SUCCESSThere is no doubt that Delnor

Construction is one of the most suc-cessful companies in Alberta. They launched in the midst of a recession, embraced new technologies, rode the ups and downs of the boom and bust construction industry and at-tracted clients and employees loyal to the point that they are still clients and employees generations later. Delnor’s executive team feels the se-

crets of their success lay in several key areas. Joel divulges the first secret to success. “Ron and Ed

have developed a company where it is still possible to do a handshake deal,” he points out with a smile. “If we say we will do a job, we will do it. If we say we are going to be somewhere, we are there. Integrity. That is the core of Delnor’s success.”

For Glenn, integrity goes hand in hand with having an impeccable reputation. “[Success is] the value of our reputation; to have a company that you take great pride in and a company you are proud to work for.” Glenn feels that this pride felt throughout all aspects of

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excited and there was a lot of talk about how we could manage it. Now it’s common. Now we can undertake large, significant projects.”

The ability to not only embrace change but to make it work for them is a cornerstone in the company’s foundation.

THE SECRETS OF SUCCESSThere is no doubt that Delnor

Construction is one of the most suc-cessful companies in Alberta. They launched in the midst of a recession, embraced new technologies, rode the ups and downs of the boom and bust construction industry and at-tracted clients and employees loyal to the point that they are still clients and employees generations later. Delnor’s executive team feels the se-

crets of their success lay in several key areas. Joel divulges the first secret to success. “Ron and Ed

have developed a company where it is still possible to do a handshake deal,” he points out with a smile. “If we say we will do a job, we will do it. If we say we are going to be somewhere, we are there. Integrity. That is the core of Delnor’s success.”

For Glenn, integrity goes hand in hand with having an impeccable reputation. “[Success is] the value of our reputation; to have a company that you take great pride in and a company you are proud to work for.” Glenn feels that this pride felt throughout all aspects of

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1993

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the company, along with their exceptional reputation, make Delnor successful.

Ed finds the secret of success in boundless enthusiasm. “As an owner, I’m not actively involved in the projects as I once was, but I just love the building process,” he says as his eyes light up. “I love the confidence the industry has in us, and I always want to see the company grow. I want to be around to see what happens [to it] in the next 20, even 30 years!”

Ron reflects for a moment before a serene smile washes over his face. “Success?” he says, “All companies have op-portunities. We have been able to prepare to capitalize on opportunities. When opportunities come, we are ready to seize them.”

BUILT TO FACE THE FUTUREWhat does the future hold for the company that went

from two enthusiastic young men swinging hammers to

200 plus dedicated employees constructing significant projects throughout their service region? Whether being trusted with the contract for expanding a seniors housing facility, upgrading a university laboratory, building or ren-ovating healthcare facilities or building inner city housing, one thing is for certain. For Delnor, the future holds many rewards for jobs well done.

Delnor’s future will be handled the way the company has been handled thus far— one successful block at a time.

Congratulations Delnor Construction Ltd. on your 30th Anniversary! ICON Industrial Contractors Ltd. is proud to have been part of your success.

We wish you many more years of continued growth!

ICON Industrial Contractors Ltd.

12849 – 141 StreetEdmonton, AB T5L 4N1Tel: (780) 455-2299 • Fax: (780) 455-2448

3609 – 74 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6B 2T7Telephone (780) 469-1304 • Fax (780) 466-0798

Email: [email protected] • www.delnor.ca

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Congratulations Delnor Construction Ltd.! We wish you many years of continued success!

12817A 58 StreetPhone 457-8578 • Fax 457-8574

10925, 120th StreetPh: 780.468.1938 • Fax: 780.452.5327

1.866.468.1938 • norlab.ca

Congrats Delnor Construction Ltd.!

12230 - 163 StreetEdmonton, Alberta T5V 1S2Tel: (780) 447-4525 • Fax: (780) [email protected]

Congratulations Delnor Construction Ltd.on 30 years of success!

7931 Coronet Road Edmonton, AB T6E 4N7ph: (780) 465-0792 • fax: (780) 469-5407

www.actionelectrical.net

Wishing Delnor Construction Ltd. another 30 years of success!

Congratulations to the entire team atDelnor Construction Ltd.

from your friends at 4-Way!

8430-24 Street, Edmonton, AB T6P 1X8Ph: (780) 464-4929 • Fax: (780) 417-4929

www.4-way.com • [email protected]

Congratulations! We have been proud to work with

Delnor Construction Ltd. for almost 30 years.

14215 - 130 Avenue NWPhone: 780-452-7715Fax: 780-452-9638Email: [email protected]

HISTORICALPainting Ltd.

Congrats Delnor Construction Ltd.!

780.473.7770

www.descoalberta.com

Desco is proud to support Delnor Construction and we congratulate them on their 30 years of success.

Congratulations to Delnor