Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Alberta's Premier Infrastructure Contractor
Whissell Contracting has been a leader in Alberta's construction industry since 1970, delivering infrastructure, earthworks, and heavy hauling services with a commitment to safety and quality. Our team of over 425 employees operates across Calgary, Lethbridge, and Leduc, supported by a modern fleet of 300+ equipment units. We specialize in underground utilities, grading, project management, and heavy transportation, serving municipal governments, land developers, and energy sector clients. Our S.P.I.R.I.T. values guide every project, ensuring safety, integrity, and innovation through daily risk assessments and collaborative client partnerships.Decades of experience in complex infrastructure projects, including pipeline integrity, landfill development, and river crossings, demonstrate our technical expertise. We invest in continuous training, equipment upgrades, and community relationships to maintain industry leadership while expanding our service capabilities through strategic acquisitions like G.W. Cox Construction. Our 24/7 dispatch services and 76-wheeler trailer combinations enable reliable delivery of oversized loads across Western Canada. With memberships in major industry associations, we uphold the highest standards in construction practices and environmental stewardship.
Services
Underground Infrastructure
Earthworks Construction
Heavy Hauling
Equipment Rentals
Environmental Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- Decades of experience in Alberta's construction industry since 1970
- Modern fleet of 300+ equipment units with 76-wheeler capabilities
- Daily S.Q.E. safety, quality, and efficiency assessments
- Specialized expertise in complex infrastructure projects
- Strategic Alberta presence with Calgary, Lethbridge, and Leduc offices
Associations and certifications
- Canadian Construction Association
- Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association
- Merit Contractors Association
- Calgary Construction Association
- Urban Development Institute
Services
Underground Infrastructure
Specializing in water, sanitary, and storm systems installation, rehabilitation, and maintenance. Our expertise includes confined space work, river crossings, and utility tunneling for municipal and industrial clients. We utilize advanced locating technology and trenchless methods to minimize surface disruption while ensuring long-term infrastructure reliability.
Earthworks Construction
Providing site grading, highway construction, and slope protection solutions. Our capabilities include granular base placement, overburden removal, and river bank restoration projects. We combine precision grading equipment with experienced operators to meet exacting specifications for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Heavy Hauling
Transporting oversized equipment, modules, and materials using 76-wheeler combinations capable of 100-ton loads. Our experienced drivers and 24/7 dispatch service ensure timely delivery to remote locations across Western Canada, with specialized permits and route planning expertise.
Equipment Rentals
Offering a modern fleet of 300+ units including excavators, dozers, and articulated trucks. Our rental equipment features state-of-the-art technology for precision grading and utility installation, supported by maintenance programs ensuring maximum uptime for client projects.
Environmental Solutions
Delivering landfill gas installations, pipeline decommissioning, and environmental remediation services. Our team handles hazardous material abatement, slurry wall construction, and wetland restoration projects while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship.
Questions
What construction services does Whissell Contracting offer?
We specialize in underground infrastructure, earthworks/grading, heavy hauling, equipment rentals, and environmental solutions for municipal, industrial, and energy clients.
How long has Whissell Contracting operated in Alberta?
Since 1970, with 50+ years of experience delivering construction projects across Calgary, Lethbridge, Edmonton, and surrounding regions.
What safety measures does Whissell implement?
Our S.P.I.R.I.T. values guide daily S.Q.E. assessments focusing on Safety, Quality, and Efficiency for every project.
Can Whissell handle oversized equipment transportation?
Yes, our heavy haul division operates 76-wheeler trailer combinations capable of transporting 100-ton loads across Western Canada.
What makes Whissell different from other contractors?
Our combination of modern equipment, experienced workforce, and collaborative project management approach ensures reliable project delivery.
