Business Details
49 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions in North Vancouver
Founded in 1977, Surespan Group has established itself as a leading bridge construction contractor and construction specialist, delivering world-class services to North America's heavy civil construction, energy, and industrial sectors. As a locally owned and operated company based in North Vancouver, we maintain satellite offices in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Nevada, ensuring localized expertise across diverse regions. Our vertically integrated structure enables seamless service delivery from conceptual design to construction, encompassing pre-engineering, construction management, precast and post-tensioned concrete, ready-mix concrete, equipment rentals, metal fabrication, high-voltage electrical services, and general construction. With decades of experience, we combine engineering excellence with sustainable practices to meet the evolving needs of infrastructure development. Our commitment to quality is reflected in iconic projects like the Simon Fraser Bridge and Salmon River Bridge, where precision and reliability set industry benchmarks.Through subsidiaries like Surespan Group Structures and Surespan Group Ready-Mix, we maintain rigorous quality assurance protocols, including CSA and PCI/CPCI/CPCQA certifications. Our dedicated teams prioritize safety, environmental stewardship, and client collaboration, ensuring projects meet exact specifications while adhering to multi-jurisdictional standards. From temporary bridge rentals to large-scale infrastructure, we provide tailored solutions that balance innovation with practical execution. Our investment in advanced facilities, including a 102-meter steel shop expansion and computerized batching systems, underscores our capacity to handle projects of any scale. With a fleet of 16 ready-mix trucks and portable batch plants capable of 1,200 m/day production, we guarantee timely delivery even in remote locations. This comprehensive approach positions us as a trusted partner for clients seeking dependable, end-to-end construction solutions.
Services
Bridge Construction
Ready-Mix Concrete
Precast Structures
Bridge Rentals
Project Management
Concrete Production
Steel Fabrication
Construction Engineering
Equipment Rentals
Marine Float Manufacturing
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of specialized bridge construction expertise
- Our vertically integrated services streamline project delivery from design to completion
- Local teams operate across North America with rapid deployment capabilities
- We maintain CSA and PCI/CPCI/CPCQA certifications for quality assurance
- Our proprietary bridge rental systems provide cost-effective temporary solutions
Associations and certifications
- Work Safe BC
- BC Ready Mix Association
- Canadian Standards Association
- PCI/CPCI/CPCQA
Services
Bridge Construction
Surespan Group delivers full-cycle bridge construction from conceptual design to completion. Our expertise spans permanent and temporary structures, including steel beam, precast concrete, and portable bridges. We employ advanced engineering techniques and sustainable materials to meet load specifications from BCL625 to L165 standards. Projects range from municipal pedestrian bridges to industrial access structures, all executed with precision engineering and adherence to multi-jurisdictional safety regulations.
Ready-Mix Concrete
Our ready-mix concrete services provide high-performance solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. With fixed and portable batch plants capable of 1,200 m/day production, we offer winter-heated and summer-cooled concrete with admixtures. Computerized batching ensures precise color and composition control, while a fleet of 16 trucks guarantees timely delivery across the Cowichan Valley and remote locations.
Precast Structures
We manufacture precast and prestressed concrete elements including bridge components, retaining walls, and architectural panels. Our Duncan facility features a 1,220 m casting area with vapor curing technology and 30-ton overhead cranes. Products meet rigorous quality standards through in-house testing labs, supporting projects requiring durability and dimensional accuracy in infrastructure and marine applications.
Bridge Rentals
Our rental fleet includes 150+ pre-engineered steel and timber deck bridges for temporary crossings. Designed for rapid deployment, these structures support pipeline access, forestry operations, and emergency infrastructure. Standardized components enable quick assembly while meeting load ratings from L75 to L165. Staging yards in BC and Alberta ensure timely availability across diverse terrains.
Project Management
We provide end-to-end project management covering planning, design, procurement, and execution. Our certified professionals offer quality assurance, safety management, and contract administration services. From initial estimates to final reporting, our team ensures compliance with specifications while protecting owner interests through detailed progress monitoring and dispute resolution support.
Questions
What construction services does Surespan Group Group offer?
We provide bridge construction, ready-mix concrete supply, precast structures, bridge rentals, and project management services for infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects across North America.
Which regions does Surespan Group serve?
We operate throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Nevada, with project experience in Yukon Territory, Port Renfrew, and Fort McMurray.
Do you offer emergency bridge installation?
Yes, our bridge rental division provides rapid deployment solutions with dedicated crews available for emergency site access requirements.
What certifications does Surespan Group hold?
We maintain Work Safe BC COR certification, CSA standards, and PCI/CPCI/CPCQA certifications for concrete production facilities.
Can you handle large-scale concrete projects?
Our Duncan facility produces 1,200 m³/day of ready-mix concrete with portable plants available for remote locations up to 10,000 m³ capacity.
What bridge types are available for rental?
We offer steel deck, timber deck, and low-profile bridges in single/multi-lane configurations from 20-ft to 100-ft spans with customizable load ratings.
