Schouten is an industry-leading demolition, excavation and abatement contractor based in Watford, Ontario. They offer clients a complete suite of certified site preparation services, and they take pride in delivering them all on time and on budget, with an uncompromising eye on health and safety every step of the way. They also take pride in being clear and transparent right from their very first meeting with clients in order to avoid costly surprises down the line. “With every building project, something is inevitably in the way,” says Greg Slaa, General Manager. “Existing structures, soil contamination, or a lack of excavation hold back contractors and developers every single day. Our passion for people and paying attention to the smallest details mean clear quotes, choices given to our clients on extra costs, and a commitment to completing work on time and on budget.” “We guarantee safe worksites, met deadlines and no surprise costs,” he says. “With Schouten, nothing is in your way.” Schouten was first established by Calvin Schouten and Wiebren de Boer in 2013. In the years since, the company has rapidly grown from a small excavation business with just one excavator to a firm that provides complete site preparation services, including demolition, excavation and environmental services. Originally a twoperson team, they now have over 100 employees, along with a fleet comprising state-of-theart excavators, rock trucks, impact crushers and compact machines. In 2017, Schouten’s rapid growth was bolstered by the formation of an environmental services division. Roughly four years later, they grew again, this time through the acquisition of a company called Brandon Contractors, which did civil work. (Schouten had already been doing civil projects on their own, but adding Brandon DECEMBER 2023
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