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Bingemans - Kitchener, ON

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:58:07 GMT

Blue-Con Construction partnered with Cooper Construction to complete the civil works for the Grand River Business Park located in Kitchener, Ontario. A building spanning over 363,000 SF. This project featured site servicing, earthworks, and a large stormwater management pond located at the back of the property.

Project Value: $7,500,000.00

Location: Kitchener, Ontario

SECTOR: Private

Service Provided: Site Preparation & Removals, Site Servicing, Earthworks, Stormwater Management
Project Reference: Cooper Construction

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Fanshawe College - London, ON

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:21:09 GMT

Working alongside EllisDon and Modern Niagara, Blue-Con Construction played a key role in the earthworks for the first phase of Fanshawe College’s Campus Energy Centre (CEC), a groundbreaking initiative to modernize campus energy infrastructure. This phase introduced a state-of-the-art chilled water facility, supporting the College’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% below 2013 levels by 2050. Blue-Con’s expertise in excavation and site preparation enabled the seamless installation of underground infrastructure, including over 1.5 km of pre-insulated piping.

Learn more about this project in this building.ca article >

Project Value: $4,500,000

Location: London, Ontario

SECTOR: Private

Service Provided: Site Servicing, Earthworks, Mechanical Trenching Works
Project Reference: Ellis-Don, Modern Niagara

Blue-Con Construction is your professional partner for heavy civil construction.

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Woodstock Soprema – Woodstock, ON

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:48:03 GMT

In 2023, Blue-Con Construction partnered with Sierra Construction on the Woodstock Soprema project. This job involved a full civil package, including site prep, earthworks, and servicing. To optimize costs and sustainability, Blue-Con proposed using an on-site borrow pit to reduce the need for imported fill, lowering expenses and minimizing the project's carbon footprint. Additionally, Blue-Con provided Value Engineering recommendations to the general contractor and owner, leading to a more efficient retaining wall design and further cost savings.

Project Value: $3,900,000.00

Location: Woodstock, Ontario

SECTOR: Private

Service Provided: Site Preparation & Removals, Site Servicing, Earthworks
Project Reference: S ierra Construction

Blue-Con Construction is your professional partner for heavy civil construction.

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41 Ardelt Place - Kitchener, ON

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:22:58 GMT

In 2023, Blue-Con Construction completed the 41 Ardelt Place project, which included earthworks, site servicing, and stormwater management. A key feature was the infiltration gallery, requiring a subgrade liner. Site logistics were crucial, as the work took place near existing businesses.

Project Value: 1,425,000

Location: Kitchener, Ontario

SECTOR: Private

Service Provided: Site Servicing and Earthworks
Project Reference: Leeswood Construction

Blue-Con Construction is your professional partner for heavy civil construction.

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7475 McLean Road East - Puslinch, ON

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:26:40 GMT

Blue-Con Construction partnered with Cooper Construction to complete extensive civil works for the 40-acre LEED Silver-certified site development at 7475 McLean Road East. The project involved the demolition of existing underground infrastructure and the re-engineering of approximately 510,000m³ of sub-base material to support two 419,250 square foot buildings. Site servicing included the installation of over 2.5 km of storm, sanitary, and watermain infrastructure. Additionally, more than 215,000 metric tonnes of imported granular material—equating to approximately 10,000 truckloads—was placed to support the site’s construction requirements.

Project Value: $7,000,000

Location: Puslinch, Ontario

SECTOR: Private

Service Provided: Site Preparation & Removals, Site Servicing, Earthworks
Project Reference: Cooper Construction

Blue-Con Construction is your professional partner for heavy civil construction.

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UWO Residence – London, ON

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:27:06 GMT

In 2025, Blue-Con Construction, in collaboration with EllisDon, has commenced work on the proposed Western University Drive Residence. This civil construction project involves extensive demolition, a large-scale bulk excavation for the planned basement, the installation of two sizeable crane pads, comprehensive earthworks, and a full site servicing package.

Project Value: $1,700,000

Location: London, Ontario

SECTOR: Private

Service Provided: Site Servicing, Earthworks
Project Reference: Ellis-Don

Blue-Con Construction is your professional partner for heavy civil construction.

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PolyCon Industries – Guelph, ON

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:03 GMT

In 2023, Blue-Con Construction partnered with Magil Construction on the Poly-Con Industries Guelph project. This project included site servicing, earthworks, and a large retaining wall.

Project Value:

Location: Guelph, Ontario

SECTOR: Private

Service Provided: Earthworks, Site Servicing and Retaining Walls
Project Reference: Magil Construction

Blue-Con Construction is your professional partner for heavy civil construction.

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Yarmouth Yards Earthworks and Servicing, Phase 2 – St. Thomas, ON

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:07:22 GMT

Blue-Con is currently progressing on the Yarmouth Yards Earthworks and Servicing Phase 2 project in the City of St. Thomas which includes new pvc watermain, storm, sanitary sewers, and storm water management ponds as part of the new industrial PowerCo subdivision. The project also consists of all new sidewalks, curb and asphalt along with restoration of all landscaping. Blue-con is looking forward to completing another project for the City of St. Thomas on time and in an efficient manner.

Project Value - Phase 2: $14,100,000.00

Location: St. Thomas, Ontario

SECTOR: Public
Project Reference: Arcadis - Ryan Magladry

Blue-Con Construction is your professional partner for heavy civil construction.

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CAMI Plant Expansion - Ingersoll, ON

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:07:58 GMT

In 2024 Blue-Con Construction proudly partnered with EllisDon to deliver the site works for the CAMI Plant expansion in Ingersoll, Ontario

Project: CAMI Plant

Location: Ingersoll, Ontario

SECTOR: Private

Service Provided: Earthworks and site servicing
Project Reference: EllisDon

The scope of work included complete site demolition and preparation, the decommissioning of an existing stormwater management (SWM) pond with effective SWM controls maintained throughout, and the construction of three new SWM ponds.

Key infrastructure upgrades featured a new four-lane plant access road, approximately 1,350M of storm sewers and 2,000M of watermain installed to service both the main site and an expanded parking lot. The project also involved a 27,542m² addition to the facility, excluding retrofits to the existing 12,981m² crossdock facility. Additionally, new employee parking lots were constructed, providing a total of 385 stalls.

This effort showcases Blue-Con Construction's commitment to quality and efficiency on large-scale projects.

Blue-Con Construction is your professional partner for heavy civil construction.

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Regent Street Reconstruction – London, ON

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 18:30:52 GMT

In 2023 Blue-Con has completed the reconstruction of Regent Street in the City of London which included new concrete pressure pipe watermain, storm and sanitary sewers and new water service and private drain connections to all homes along the street. The project also consisted of all new sidewalks, curb and asphalt along with restoration of all landscaping. Blue-con was proud to deliver this project on schedule.

Project Value - Phase 2: $3,500,000.00

Location: London, Ontario

SECTOR: Public

Service Provided: Site Preparation, Site Servicing, Earthworks, Road Construction, Utility & Electrical Works
Project Reference: Dillon's Consulting

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Yarmouth Yards Earthworks and Servicing, Phase 1 – St. Thomas, ON

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 19:08:25 GMT

Blue-Con Construction has recently completed the Yarmouth Yards Earthworks and Servicing Phase 1 project in the City of St. Thomas which included new concrete pressure pipe watermain, storm and sanitary sewers as part of the new industrial PowerCo subdivision. The project also consisted of all new sidewalks, curb and asphalt along with restoration of all landscaping

Project Value - PHase 2: $15,200,000.00

Location: St. Thomas, Ontario

SECTOR: Public

Service Provided: Earthworks and servicing
Project Reference: Arcadis - Ryan Magladry

Blue-Con Construction is your professional partner for heavy civil construction.

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Flash from the Past: A Look Back at Joe Haasen’s Leadership

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:01:21 GMT

Joe Haasen’s journey from field worker to CEO of Blue-Con Construction is a story worth celebrating—a mix of grit, sharp instincts, and a deep love for the construction industry.

This 2016 article is a snapshot of who Joe was at the helm of Blue-Con, showcasing the leadership style, values, and hard work that helped shape the company into what it is today.

Joe joined Blue-Con in 1981 and quickly became known for his hands-on expertise and no-nonsense approach to getting things done. Over the years, he helped Blue-Con grow into one of Ontario’s most respected construction companies, known for its integrity, innovation, and commitment to quality.

Looking back now, it’s clear Joe’s legacy goes far beyond construction sites. He was the guy people turned to for advice—honest, practical, and always willing to share what he knew. Joe didn’t just build projects; he built relationships, mentored others, and made a lasting impact on everyone he worked with.

Take a step back in time and enjoy this glimpse into the life of a man who left an unforgettable mark on Blue-Con and the construction industry.