1. NWT & Nunavut Construction Association
CONSTRUCTION IN THE NWT AND NUNAVUT

2. NWT & Nunavut Construction Association
The Construction industry in the
NWT & Nunavut has matured
Competitive and capable

3. NWT & Nunavut Construction Association
Major Drivers over past decade:
NWT – Diamond Mining
Nunavut- Creation of Nunavut Government Infrastructure
Construction = 8 to 14% GDP
M&O&G = 70% +/- GDP
The Future:
Mining, Oil, and Gas Development

4. NWT & Nunavut Construction Association
From one-man companies to international construction projects

5. NWT & Nunavut Construction Association
GNWT Business Incentive Policy (BIP)
An economic policy that applies to procurement contracts entered into by the GNWT.
The Policy leverages government procurement dollars to maximize benefits for RESIDENTS of the NWT.

6. NWT & Nunavut Construction Association
Government of Nunavut - NNI Policy
Article 24 of Nunavut Land Claim
Additional preferences to Inuit owned companies.
Establishes minimum % of Inuit Labour on a contract by contract basis
Bonuses & Penalties

7. NWT & Nunavut Construction Association
Resources Development Sector
has
Established Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs)
with
Federal, Territorial, and Aboriginal Governments and Organizations

8. NWT & Nunavut Construction Association
BIP & NNI Critical to Development of the Industry
Clearly states government intent to support Northern (& Inuit) businesses.
Offsets high overhead costs
Promotes Northern Employment & Business Development
Businesses are located in the North and accessible to residents
NWT & Nunavut Construction Association

9. NWT & Nunavut Construction Association
Northern Perceptions of Southern Contractors
-  Do not adequately understand challenges of building in the North.
-   Leads to underbidding.
-   Work is left incomplete.
- Fail to utilize local &Northern companies & labour

10. NWT & Nunavut Construction Association
Challenges to building in Canada’s North (of 60)
-   Logistics
-   Small market with isolated pockets of activity
-  Availability of Skilled Trades
-   Short Construction Window
-   Land Claims
-   “New Deal” with Community Governments (2007/08)

11. Northern Partners
Design, Supply, Install, Inspection, Testing & Maintenance
Fire Protection Systems:
Sprinkler, Fire Alarm, Special Suppression Systems
Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Institutional
Electrical Installation & Service
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Residential
Overhead Door Supply, Install, Service
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Residential