Profile

McGregor Construction 2000 Ltd. provides professional design, supply and installation of electrical transmission lines, substations and distribution systems.  We operate throughout Alberta and Western Canada.

History

Our Company was incorporated in 1925 as the McGregor Telephone and Power Construction Co. Ltd., by Andrew McGregor.  McGregor crews erected thousands of miles of multi-cross arm telephone lines that supplied communication to the prairie provinces in the early part of the century.

Once telephone construction began to subside in the 1920’s, the Company diversified into transmission and distribution systems for electrical energy.  Many communities in Alberta were changing their power sources from locally powered coal generators to the more efficient hydro-electric generators located in Calgary.

Operations

The majority of projects we work on are located throughout the province of Alberta, and we have also completed projects in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, the Yukon, British Columbia.  We provide our services to customers in many sectors:  energy and distribution providers; telecommunications; mining; oil sands development; municipalities; real estate developers and electrical contractors.

The strength of our Company is our skilled trades work force.  We employ power systems electricians, line men and electricians.  McGregor Construction 2000 Ltd. is a strong supporter of Alberta apprenticeship training for all our trades, and provides support to employees throughout their certification education.  Our work force is supported by thirty full time employees working as safety supervisors, mechanics, purchasers, warehouse staff, office staff and management.

Our head office, shop and equipment yard are located in South Edmonton, Alberta.  McGregor Construction 2000 Ltd. has been operating from this location for thirty years.  In order to serve our Calgary customers, we have recently opened a full service office in southwest Calgary.

Our fleet of over 100 units consists of trucks, tractors, cranes mounted on trucks and tracks, and special stringing equipment.  Our equipment is purchased and modified by our own mechanics to meet the exact requirements of our customers.  We have adapted our fleet to all types of terrain and all types of power line construction.  Our fleet undergoes a comprehensive set of safety inspections on a regular basis to ensure they are safe and efficient.

Ownership

The Company is owned by Wendel Walker and Barkely Adams.

Wendel Walker is the President of the Company.   He is responsible for contract administration, project management and tendering. He is a Registered Engineering Technologist, a Canadian Registered Safety Professional and a Journeyman Power Lineman.  Wendel joined the Company in April of 2000.

Barkley Adams provides transmission and distribution engineering services, cost estimating and project management for several of our key customers.  Barkley joined the Company August, 1988 after graduating from the University of Alberta.  He is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta.