| Horizon North |
| NRB Modular Solutions |
| Dexterra |
Horizon North Modular Homes
Horizon North Modular Homes is largest prefab modular design and construction company in Canada. Horizon North Modular Homes operates 240,000 square feet of modern state-of-the-art prefab homes manufacturing area across Canada, with facilities in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. Horizon North Modular Homes are experts in both wood-frame modular homes and non-combustible steel modular homes. These prefab homes manufacturing facilities are staffed by professional skilled tradespeople and always supported by experts in safety, lean manufacturing, design, quality control, transportation and logistics to ensure highest efficiency at every design and construction stage.
Operating Horizon North Modular Homes' own prefab manufacturing facilities and professionally providing a full suite of all additional support services means that any prefab modular projects can be seamlessly and perfectly managed in-house from design start to construction finish. Horizon North Modular Homes' process and all resources offer exceptionally ease of work coordination and always ensure synergies and effectiveness when completing modular prefab project.
With design, manufacturing, transportation and install as part of Horizon North Modular Homes in-house offering, the company understands customer's full vision of the project and all the moving pieces of a new project. Horizon North Modular Homes teams can work with high efficiency in lockstep, and they are fully able to coordinate completely with general contractors, architects and all other involved in the project experts. This can ensure that every stage of a new project is well professionally executed while a clients has a single and understandable point of contact with a personally dedicated project manager.
By handling all aspects of the modular building process, Horizon North Modular Homes can provide cost-controlled and more accurate schedules and budgeting, and make any possible relevant changes to ensure a new modular prefab project remains on target.
Horizon North is a full service camps and catering, manufacturing, and transportation and logistics company. Horizon North provides a full range of services to the LNG, oil sands, oil and gas, midstream, renewable energy, mining and exploration, forestry and the construction sectors. Horizon North provides fully integrated solutions, and has the ability to adjust the size, scope and scale for larger products and projects in Canada and Alaska.
Horizon North’s people are the spirit of who and what we are and we want to keep them safe. Safety is always our first priority. With a safe environment for our employees, guests and stakeholders, we will continue to develop as One Company, One Brand, One Vision. We are Horizon North.
Vision Statement:
To provide an exceptional experience for customers, guests, employees, shareholders, and business partners.
Mission Statement:
Horizon North Logistics provides superior, safe, self-perform accommodations and related ancillary infrastructure in Canada and Alaska.
Core Values:
Horizon North’s Core Values define who Horizon North are, how Horizon North expect to be treated, how Horizon North act and guide Horizon North business decisions.
Integrity:
Horizon North builds trust and act with honesty.
Safety:
Safety will never be compromised as lives depend on it.
Community:
Horizon North acknowledges people as Horizon North's greatest asset. They are the essence of Horizon North business.
Customer Focused:
Horizon North business grows by meeting or exceeding customer requirements through delivering innovative, high quality, and reliable products and services.
Mobile Offices & Modular Buildings
Horizon North’s Relocatable Structures division has over 1,400+ rental fleet structures across a variety of locations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Horizon North can service any of client's needs for rental or sales of new, custom-designed, and previously occupied structures such as:
- Skidded offices (single units and multi-unit complexes)
- First-Aid units
- Insulated sewage tanks
- Lavatories
- Locker units
- Lunchrooms
- Mobile offices
- Skidded shower units
- Security units
- Water tanks
Horizon North provides in-house services for design, engineering, manufacturing, transportation, installation and service.
Horizon North delivers high quality structures with features and benefits including compressed time to delivery, construction in a controlled plant environment, and competitive cost structure compared to traditional building methods. With manufacturing facilities strategically located in Grande Prairie, Alberta and Kamloops, British Columbia, Horizon North offers complete in-house design, engineering, fabrication and project management. Horizon North can provide customized structures ranging from temporary portable accommodations to multi-storey hotels, residential, and commercial complexes.
Horizon North is committed to achieving and maintaining standards of excellence in managing all of the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) aspects of its operations. We believe that this is the basis for reaching our vision of being recognized and valued by industry and the communities in which we operate as best-in-class in HSE performance.
Horizon North constantly monitors and improves our efforts in taking HSE beyond existing requirements and setting new industry standards. We have a simple goal of “achieving and maintaining incident and injury free operations.”
We provide our employees and contractors with clear expectations about safe on-the-job performance and the tools and processes to support a safe operation. Furthermore, we require anyone working with us to learn and understand our policies and procedures, and to abide by them at all times. Our commitment to providing a safe workplace includes an expectation of safe driving at all times, and the demand for an alcohol and drug free workplace.
| Phone | 1-866-305-6565 |
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| Website | http://www.horizonnorth.ca/ |
Corporate Main Office, Calgary, Alberta
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| Address | Suite 900, 240 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4H4, Canada |
Calgary Manufacturing, Alberta
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| Address | 285062 Frontier Road, Rocky View No.44, AB T1X 0R4, Canada |
Edmonton, Alberta
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| Address | 5637 67th Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2R8, Canada |
Grande Prairie, Alberta
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| Address | 14840-100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7C5, Canada |
Kamloops, British Columbia
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| Address | 540 Athabasca Street West, Kamloops, BC V2H 1C4, Canada |
Vancouver, British Columbia
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| Address | 163 West 4th, Suite 02, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1G4, Canada |
NRB Inc., Ontario
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| Address | 115 South Service Road, W, Grimsby, ON L3M 4G3, Canada |
NRB Modular Solutions
NRB was acquired by Horizon North Logistics Inc. in 2019
NRB Modular Solutions unique, end-to-end technology-driven approach to modular building solutions is revolutionizing the way spaces are built.
NRB Modular Solutions is on a mission to demonstrate to the world that there is a better way to build, and the better way is with modular.
NRB Modular Solutions customers look to them to build their spaces with speed, quality, safety, environmental sustainability and cost effectiveness and certainty.
NRB Modular Solutions is part of Dexterra Group, a leading support services and solutions company in Canada.
Modular construction technology has critical differences from site-built construction in its building process – particularly in the pre-construction stages. Getting the most from your modular project requires different thinking and coordination.
NRB Modular Solutions modular building experts help guide the project development during the planning and design phases. This will help you meet best practices for building offsite with modular and achieve your desired schedule and budget outcomes.
An integrated design approach is key early on to ensure all the disciplines converge to take care of coordination between the unique structural requirements of modular and other areas such as mechanical and electrical. The size and configuration of modules are important as they must fit site access requirements and transportation regulations. Module sizes and layouts also determine the foundation size and layout.
From the architectural, design and engineering stage through to manufacturing, transportation and logistics, to the final installation and commissioning NRB Modular Solutions team of project managers are here to build collaboratively with clients.
NRB Modular Solutions recommends organizing a cross-functional project team “horizontally” rather than “vertically”. In conventional construction information tends to flow from the top (owner/architect) to the bottom (construction company) and a lot can get lost in translation. NRB Modular Solutions focuses on enabling all parties to communicate with each other to ensure the effective flow of information between all members of the team. This leads to project efficiency, effectiveness and creative solutions to any challenges that come NRB Modular Solutions way.
Optimizing Design Development
Modular construction is relatively new in Canada, and most architectural firms have limited or no experience in modular design. Early engagement with an experienced modular designer is key to your project’s success and will improve the project’s overall feasibility.
When you work with NRB Modular Solutions, we help you succeed through all stages of your project. Our proven approach has three steps:
Step 1
Initial Consultation
You deserve the best partner for your project, so the Initial Consultation determines if NRB and modular construction are the right fit for you. During this step in the process, we do the following:
• Listen and ask questions to better understand your project goals; • Work together with you at a high level to determine project feasibility based on historical costing; • Review and define the project scope and budget based on historical information; • Develop an understanding of the preliminary design package and program requirements; • Provide support for preliminary site massing, initial constructability, and construction budgeting to set you up for funding; • Create general arrangement plans for discussion and to illustrate understanding of the project design if a modular drawing package is not already complete; • Develop preliminary finishing schedules to establish the level and quality of products to be included in the fit and finish;
Step 2
Design Service Agreement (DSA)
If there is mutual agreement to continue with the project after the Initial Consultation is completed, you will enter into a Design Services Agreement (DSA) with us. The DSA identifies the commitment between you and NRB, and covers deliverables due, costs to complete the design work, and the schedule for design.
Stage 1 - Conceptual Design
In the first stage of the DSA, we assign an Integrated Design Team (Proposal Manager, Project Manager, Architect, Designer, Estimator, and third-party consultants) and, through a collective process with you, we work to develop:
• High-level general arrangement floor plans;
• Site plans;
• Outline specification;
• Fixtures, furnishings and equipment schedule (FFE);
• Division of responsibility (DOR);
• Project schedule;
• Contract structure to execute the work;
• Reviewing local by-laws.
A Conceptual Estimate (typically within ± 10%) is prepared based on historical unit rate costing, and adjusted for project specifics. The Conceptual Estimate provides Owners with quick costing feedback on the project budget, so that value engineering and design options can be considered and proactively discussed.
Stage 2 - Schematics
The Schematics stage begins after the completed Conceptual Design package is mutually accepted. Design information is completed in detail, including engineering and consultant reviews (mechanical, electrical and structural), as well as:
• Reviewing design guideline requirements; and
• Finalizing finishing schedules with specific product and model information.
Where the scope is well defined, a firm price quote is provided. If the scope is still undefined or has high contingency factors, e.g. civil works, cash allowances are identified in advance in a price quote.
Step 3
Project Execution
The completed Schematic submission will include the necessary information to enter into a contract for Project Execution. Your transition from Design Development to Project Execution is simplified with NRB Modular Solutions by:
• Developing your contract package concurrently with the DSA; and
• Assigning the same Project Manager to you for every step through to completion of your project.
After your modules are manufactured and all foundations are prepared, we self-perform the transportation and site installation of your building(s), to ensure better controls on quality, safety, cost and schedule.
When site installation is successfully completed, you receive the keys to your new NRB-built project.
What Is Modular Construction?
Compared to other industries, conventional construction is lagging in its ability to solve its historic challenges (waste management, cost overruns, schedule delays, etc.) with new technology. Modular construction, quite simply stated, is a better way to build. Leveraging best practices from the manufacturing industry, modular construction is redefining how buildings are built, bringing progress to an industry that has not seen significant technological advances since the introduction of drywall more than 100 years ago.
Powered by manufacturing technology excellence, modular construction is a building technique where each module is fabricated in a temperaturecontrolled factory while the site is being prepared for installation. Once the modules are ready, they are transported to site, set on the foundation footprint by crane, and joined together like building blocks to make one integrated building.
The technique uses the same materials as conventional construction and designs to the same codes and standards, while saving up to 50 per cent of the time. When finished, the structure is indistinguishable from conventional construction methods.
Myths About Modular
As it becomes more mainstream, several myths have developed around the use of modular construction.
Myth #1: Modular is unproven and new… I don’t want to risk it.
Fact: While the first ever recorded modular building appeared in 1837, it is still a relatively new form of building, particularly in North America. Old habits can die hard; however, there are systemic issues in conventional construction, like a profound shortage in skilled trades, which make the benefits of modular construction the obvious solution. With modular, you are only changing the process – the building materials remain the same.
Myth #2: Modular is not aesthetically pleasing. It will limit my design vision.
Fact: Modular construction has come a long way since the 1900’s where you could buy a modular home “kit” from Sears & Roebuck. The design options were limited then, but that is not the case today. Many buildings that have been built with modular are indistinguishable from the conventional “stickbuilt” method! From office buildings to high end homes to hotels to hospitals, the design appeal with modular is not a barrier. The key is in the planning, so engage with us early on to speak about your design vision.
Myth #3: Modular isn’t right for my industry. My needs are too unique.
Fact: From retail operations to housing complexes. Office headquarters to health centres and hospitals. Hotels to self-contained classroom blocks. Modular building solutions are the right choice for your project. With an endless array of possibilities, the industry applications are limitless.
Myth #4: Modular has lesser quality standards than conventional builds.
Fact: With the modules being built with the same materials as conventional construction, quality is not an issue. Our fabrication facilities have incredibly high QA/QC standards, with regular, independent inspection and testing protocols. Modules are fabricated in a climate-controlled, state-of-theart factory which minimizes exposure to weather and on-site damage. Buildings constructed by conventional stick-built methods can suffer serious quality issues post-completion because of long periods of exposure to the elements. They are also prone to project delays and budget overruns due to weather.
Benefits of Modular
Modular construction follows a versatile model that creates a stress-free customer experience and creates significant inherent improvements over site-built construction methods by manufacturing off-site:
- Timetable Reduction - Manufacturing occurs in factory-controlled environment at the same time as foundational work on the eventual site, meaning the overall project time can be reduced by up to 50%.
- Cost Certainty - Costs remain on track as the causes of time delays that plague conventional construction, like inclement weather, minimal trade availability, accident damage or theft, are virtually eliminated.
- Superior Quality - Modular projects are subject to stringent internal quality assurance and control processes, which are confirmed by on-site third-party inspectors.
- Sustainability - The lean modular construction process cuts down significantly on waste and improves efficiencies. Having the bulk of construction completed off-site also makes for a smaller footprint on site, with less noise, dust and vehicle traffic.
- Safety - The indoor manufacturing environment that makes modular construction unique also creates stronger, healthier structures. Many of the indoor air quality issues identified in new site-built construction result from high moisture levels in the framing materials. Using dry materials in an indoor setting, the potential is substantially reduced for high levels of moisture to be trapped in the materials. The modules are also built strong enough to withstand craning and built with double walls and ceilings to provide better sound proofing between units.
Seamless Execution - The Power of Collaboration
Modular construction has critical differences from site-built construction in its building process – particularly in the pre-construction stages. Getting the most from your modular project requires different thinking and coordination.
A modular building expert like NRB Modular Solutions can help guide the project development during the planning and design phases. This will help you meet best practices for building offsite with modular and achieve your desired schedule and budget outcomes.
An integrated design approach is key early on to ensure all the disciplines converge to take care of coordination between the unique structural requirements of modular and other areas such as mechanical and electrical. The size and configuration of modules are important as they must fit site access requirements and transportation regulations. Module sizes and layouts also determine the foundation size and layout.
We recommend organizing a cross-functional project team ‘horizontally’ rather than ‘vertically’. In conventional construction, information tends to flow from the top (owner/architect) to the bottom (construction company) and a lot can get lost in translation. Modular requires a focus on enabling all parties to communicate with each other to ensure the effective flow of information between all members of the team. This leads to project efficiency, effectiveness and creative solutions to any challenges that come our way.
From the architectural, design and engineering stage through to manufacturing, transportation and logistics, to the final installation and commissioning, our team of project managers at NRB are available to build collaboratively with you. With manufacturing facilities located in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, we can take on projects of unlimited scale and complexity on aggressive timelines.
Grimsby, Ontario
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| Address | 115 S Service Rd W, Grimsby, ON L3M 4G3, Canada |
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| Phone | +1 905-945-9622 |
| Toll Free | 1.800.465.7594 |
| Website | https://nrbmodular.com/ |
Cambridge, Ontario
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| Address | 950 Industrial Rd, Cambridge, ON N3H 4W1, Canada |
West Kamloops, British Columbia
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| Address | 540 Athabasca St, West Kamloops, BC V2H 1C4, Canada |
Calgary, Alberta
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| Address | 285062 Frontier Rd, Rocky View No. 44, AB T1X 0R4, Canada |
Dexterra
Servicing the future
Dexterra has been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society. Dexterra brings the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.
Dexterra vision guides everything Dexterra does
Dexterra is here to help clients achieve higher performance and productivity, and to play a vital role in Canadian communities and economies. Powered by passionate people, Dexterra delivers quality solutions to create, manage and operate infrastructure.