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How lean construction benefits our clients
Back in November, we published a blog entitled Adding value through Lean construction, which focused on the evolution of our industry and the steps we at Westcor are taking to not only adapt but be at the forefront of said evolution. We spoke on the inevitability of change, how the term ‘waste’ far outreaches its…
Read MorePink Shirt Day: In support of Dare to Care (Bullying stops here. Be kind!)
Bullying is something we have all encountered at one point or another throughout our lives. On the playground or in the locker room, at home, at school, or even at work. As the internet has evolved, so too has bullying. Today, it’s not just at the playground, it’s in our pockets. Cyberbullying is a major…
Read MoreBuilding a better Community | A Day at Bow View Manor
On Monday, January 28th, a team of 25 Westcor team members and business partner volunteers spent the afternoon at Calgary’s Bow View Manor preparing for and partaking in a karaoke dance party for nearly 100 Bow View residents, staff, and family members. The event was implemented in support of the Brenda Strafford Foundation as part…
Read MoreA day at Bow View Manor: In support of the Brenda Strafford Foundation
For the past few months, our community initiatives focused on what we can do, help with, or give to lend our support and build our community. It is too often forgotten that sometimes, the best thing you can give is a genuine human connection…
Read MoreOur December Community Initiative: Supporting the Calgary Drop-In Centre
As the calendar draws into December, visions of holiday celebrations with loved ones, friends and colleagues start to fill our minds and schedules. We will all begin planning out the amazing meals we will share in the warmth of our homes, anticipate waking up Christmas morning to see the excitement in our children’s eyes as…
Read MoreAdding Value Through Lean Construction
As our industry continues to evolve, four things are becoming clear: change is a constant — being agile and adaptable is critical for us to add value to the customer; “waste” is much more than its current definition — it’s an opportunity to notice and correct inefficiencies which disrupt the flow of value to the…
Read MoreBuilding a better world, and preserving it at the same time
When it comes to environmental responsibility, the Canadian government has regulations set in place to ensure protection of our water, land, air, flora and fauna. Canadian businesses follow rules, regulations, and processes all in the name of conserving the health and the beauty of our Earth, but how many of those go above and beyond?…
Read MoreFailure as a key driver for growth
Can businesses get better through failure? Yes, it can be done. Lean Construction Institute-Canada (LCI-C) held a conference in Vancouver last month and our very own Bob Robinson was a featured presenter. His presentation, titled “How I Failed in Lean: A Leadership Story” shared key insights about the importance of learning from mistakes and empowering…
Read MoreCoffee, donuts, and concrete: Renert School students’ heartwarming display of community spirit
We are in the business of building relationships — and an exceptional one has been growing before our very eyes over at our Renert School addition project. Watching eagerly as Westcor builds their future junior high and high school facility, a group of grade three Renert students formed an unexpected bond with our construction team.…
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