Revolutionizing Construction: Spotlight on BC’s Innovative Canadian Startups

Canada is home to some of the most exciting startups in the world, particularly in the realm of construction. Despite the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy, several Canadian startups have made significant strides within the construction industry. These businesses, all of which originated in 2020 or later, exemplify the resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit that consistently puts Canadian startups on the map. In British Columbia in particular, the construction sector has proven to be a booming landscape for startups. Here are some noteworthy startups headquartered in British Columbia that are reshaping the industry.

BuildMapper

Based in Vancouver, BuildMapper is a platform that provides lead generation and connection solutions in the construction industry. It creates a central hub where active construction activity and company information are easily accessible, enhancing transparency in construction activity and generating new project opportunities. You can connect with them on LinkedIn and Facebook.

WareHoos

Located in Surrey, WareHoos is an online building supply yard that helps contractors source competitively priced building products online. The company aims to provide contractors with a reliable source for their building supply needs, working with existing suppliers to make deliveries on time and on schedule. Connect with them on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Vailo Insurance Services

Vailo Insurance Services, based in Port Moody, offers the industry automated and analytical solutions. The company provides insurance for manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and contractors to commercial real estate homes or commercial buildings. They can be found on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

MusterPoint

Operating out of Vancouver, MusterPoint is a dedicated marketplace for rental transactions between owners of underutilized owner-operated construction equipment and contractors. The platform offers a central marketplace that minimizes payment risk, legal risks, and potential project delays. Engage with MusterPoint on LinkedIn and Facebook.

OnTraccr

OnTraccr, headquartered in Vancouver, is on a mission to automate the way construction is managed. The company provides next-generation construction workflow automation (CWA) software designed to automate time tracking, document management, scheduling, customer invoicing, and email communications. They can be found across several platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Essential Construction

Essential Construction operates out of Vancouver as an online marketplace for digital construction resources such as documents and tutorials, designed to help professionals save time. They offer an array of resources regularly used by professionals in the construction industry. You can connect with Essential Construction on Facebook and LinkedIn.