In Alberta, our construction industry is on the move – upward!

According to the Alberta Economic Dashboard, building construction investment is up 13%, unemployment rates are down, and housing stats are up 18% year-over-year since 2023. This is excellent news for project owners, architects and investors, and for us at SWMW!

Additionally, the Alberta Economic Dashboard indicates that the oil and gas sector has the highest investment rate to date, with transportation and warehousing in second place.

At SWMW, we’re constantly keeping a close eye on this evolving landscape – and constantly testing new building strategies and setting new standards for excellence.

Our approach to building and customer satisfaction in conjunction with our amazing clientele is what has allowed us to grow and evolve from our humble roots in Medicine Hat during the 1980s.

What Innovation Means To Us

At SWMW, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s ingrained in our company culture. We are committed to upholding industry standards and finding new ways to solve issues within project management, design-build, and construction.

In the early 1980s, we got our start within Alberta’s agricultural market by providing high-quality farm building solutions. As a direct result of that hard work, innovative spirit, and the relationships we built with our valued agricultural clients, we grew quickly and expanded to Alberta’s booming commercial and industrial markets.

While awards aren’t the reason we do what we do, we’re humbled and honoured to have received a few within the last few decades! Recently, we’ve earned the Top Builder Award in recognition for overall sales volume in the pre-engineered steel building industry, the Design Award for Innovation for the implementation and execution of innovative design methods to achieve project requirements, and the Design Creativity and Superior Construction Techniques Award in recognition for the application of creative construction methods and principles in various design-build projects.

Integrating Innovation Into Our Daily Work

Environmental Sustainability

Wherever possible, the SWMW team is committed to using eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices to minimize the environmental impact of our projects! This can look like meticulous energy code compliance during the building process or ensuring that we work around wildlife natural habitats.

Leveraging Prefabrication

We have also embraced using prefabrication and modular construction. Working with steel and concrete prefab and modular builds involves constructing building components off-site and assembling them on-site, which results in time and money gained.

Additionally, opting for modular over traditional construction accelerates project completion times, reduces waste, improves safety, and provides a new level of quality control for our clients!

Connect with SWMW!

Are you looking for a design-build partner that will ensure your next project is a resounding success? Get in touch with the SWMW team for an unmatched customer experience and efficient and timely project execution. We’ll help bring your project to life!

Use our handy online quote request tool or fill out our convenient contact form and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible!