Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Design-Build Construction Partner in Surrey
Established in 1957, Teck Construction has built a distinguished reputation in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia through over 60 years of dedicated service. Our expertise in design-build construction has delivered approximately 600 commercial and industrial projects, ranging from $100,000 renovations to $10 million developments. With a focus on vertical integration, we maintain full control over processes like surveying, site work, concrete, and carpentry, eliminating subcontractor markups while ensuring quality and efficiency. Our in-house team of experienced supervisors, foremen, and tradespeople, many with decades of tenure, utilizes advanced technology and equipment to deliver projects faster and more cost-effectively. We pride ourselves on transparency, offering open-book pricing and handling all permits and applications to streamline the client experience.Our commitment to value engineering ensures functional, attractive buildings that meet client needs while minimizing capital requirements. As a traditional general contractor, we employ full crews and own heavy equipment, including excavators, forklifts, and bulldozers, to maintain production control. Over 50% of our business comes from repeat clients, a testament to our reliability, fair contractual practices, and dedication to standing behind our work. Our legacy, founded by Al Tecklenborg and continued by his sons Albert and George, remains rooted in the principles of quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
Services
Design-Build Construction
Commercial Construction
Industrial Construction
Tilt-Up Construction
Site Development
Concrete Work
Carpentry
Project Management
Value Engineering
Permit Processing
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of design-build construction expertise in BC.
- Our in-house team handles all phases from design to completion.
- Vertical integration eliminates subcontractor markups and ensures quality control.
- We own heavy equipment to maintain production efficiency and cost savings.
- Projects are fast-tracked to minimize client capital requirements.
Services
Design-Build Construction
Teck Construction manages every phase from concept to completion. Our integrated approach combines architectural design, project management, and construction under one contract, reducing timelines and costs while ensuring design intent aligns with execution. Clients benefit from single-point accountability and seamless coordination.
Tilt-Up Construction
Specializing in tilt-up concrete construction, we deliver durable, energy-efficient industrial and commercial buildings. This method accelerates timelines by casting wall panels on-site and lifting them into place, minimizing labor costs while providing superior thermal performance and structural integrity for clients.
Site Development
Our comprehensive site development services include excavation, grading, utilities installation, and paving. By handling civil work in-house, we ensure proper site preparation for construction, reducing delays and maintaining quality control over foundational elements critical to project longevity.
Value Engineering
We analyze designs to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. Through material selection, process improvements, and construction method optimization, clients receive functional, aesthetically pleasing buildings that meet budget constraints while maintaining structural integrity and operational efficiency.
Permit Processing
Teck Construction handles all municipal permitting and regulatory submissions. Our team coordinates with local authorities to expedite approvals, ensuring projects meet zoning, safety, and environmental standards. This service eliminates administrative burdens for clients while accelerating project timelines.
People
Al Tecklenborg
Founder
Founded Teck Construction in 1957, establishing its reputation for quality and reliability. His construction expertise formed the Teck System, a methodology continued by his sons. Now retired, he occasionally visits the company he built.
Albert Tecklenborg
Co-Leader
Assumes leadership alongside his brother George, continuing their father's legacy. With decades of hands-on experience, Albert oversees operations while maintaining the company's commitment to quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
George Tecklenborg
Co-Leader
Co-leads Teck Construction with his brother Albert, upholding the family's construction standards. His leadership focuses on maintaining vertical integration practices and ensuring the company's continued success in design-build projects across British Columbia.
Questions
What is Teck Construction's specialty?
We specialize in full-service design-build construction for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects across British Columbia.
How does Teck's design-build approach benefit clients?
Our integrated method reduces timelines, eliminates subcontractor markups, and ensures single-point accountability from design through construction.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage projects ranging from $100,000 renovations to $10 million new constructions, adapting to client needs.
How do you ensure cost-effectiveness?
Through value engineering, vertical integration, and in-house equipment ownership, we minimize overhead while maintaining quality standards.
What equipment does Teck own?
We operate excavators, bulldozers, forklifts, and trucks to maintain production control and reduce subcontractor dependencies.
How long has Teck Construction been in business?
Since 1957, providing over 60 years of construction expertise in the Lower Mainland region.
