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About Tri-Tec

Tri-Tec Project Management was founded in 2004 by Rick Yakimovich, Gary Kallis, and Bruce Marr. The three collectively united and due to their relationships with past and present clients in the downtown core of Edmonton, they saw there was potential for business in this area.

Throughout the years, the diversity of work for Tri-Tec branched out from simple office renovations to institutions, municipalities, property managers, RCMP, government sectors, retail, and medical. We continue to maintain and build relationships with privately-run businesses who are in need of office renovations or tenant build-outs.

In 2012, Steve Yakimovich joined the business when Bruce retired. Steve was able to work alongside his father, Rick, who had been in the General Contracting business for over 30 years. In late 2016, Gary retired, therefore creating a true family owned and operated business. In early 2018, Steves brother in-law, Jim Dettling joined the family business as a project manager. Unfortunately, less than a month later, Rick was diagnosed with a terminal illness to which he passed away in early 2019. In the 7 years Steve worked alongside his father, he gained invaluable knowledge and insight in the general contracting field and how to be a successful business owner. This knowledge is highlighted by a strong focus on relationships, not just with his clients, but also with Tri-Tec’s preferred sub-contractors, site superintendents, and labour force. It became very clear that true success starts and ends with understanding all members of the project team and when you care for the people you work with and for, success is a result.

Steve has been able to convey to Jim all of the great values that Tri-Tec was founded on, as they strive together to build in and around the Edmonton and surrounding areas. Steve’s mother June Yakimovich is a current shareholder in the company and important to the operations carried out in the company. Steve’s wife, Monique Yakimovich and Steve’s sister Tracy Dettling are also working in the office with the family run business, helping in the day-to-day administrative tasks and business development.

Now more than ever, Tri-Tec prides itself for building and keeping long lasting relationships. Tri-Tec stands by all their work and has never walked away from any project, ensuring to see each project through from beginning to completion. Tri-Tec is instrumental in all project management responsibilities and able to untangle even the most complex renovations. It is our success in over 1000 interior renovations and tenant build-outs that has given us the experience to foresee issues that may arise, allowing us to take the proper steps to minimize or eliminate any additional costs or days to our client’s projects.

Our Values

Our integrity demands we walk the talk. It’s in the details we most remember when look back over a project. The change order discussions, the details overlooked we make good on, the completion schedule taken seriously. Because these aspects matter so much to you, we ensure they matter to everyone involved in your project.

You maintain two single points of contact as a minimum throughout your project. Deliverables, transparency, and consistency make a significant difference from multi-levelled project management tiers. We cut the superfluous steps and you always have an owner of the company directly available for immediate contact.

Your site may run afterhours and require special security attention, this is an opportunity to show our level of care instead of passing responsibility back to the project owners. When you require security clearance or background checks this is not just a formality to us, but a point of pride to supply along with our excellent track record. It is not only our entire general contracting/managing team that takes responsibility, our trade partners also agree to share these responsibilities directly. Our code of conduct has been ingrained in our trade partner relationships since inception, with many relationships spanning over 10+ years.

All of our Managers, Owners and supervisors have direct site/build/material experience. This isn’t a coincidence, it’s our requirement that every component of the project management team has worked directly client-facing and along-side supplier and trade partners. We synergize to come up with solutions or improvements to our builds as a web of sharing expertise.

It will not take long to learn that family is at the center of our company culture. We treat all trade partners, suppliers, and employees with respect and take their personal safety as seriously as we would if it were our own family members on the job site. A successful project for Tri-Tec is not just hitting the critical cost and schedule milestones but doing so without compromising the welfare of personnel and property. When we create your vision we seek the goal that everyone involved makes it home safe each and every night to their sons, daughters, partners, parents, and loved ones, this includes not risking their own health or their family’s. It is not just a promise we make, it’s our way of life.

Previous Project Snapshots

Westmount OBGYN Clinic Build-Out

From Play to Words

DS Law

Freshly Squeezed Londonderry Mall

DevFacto Technologies Office Upgrades

Commerce Place Office Build Outs

Edmonton Construction Association

McLeod Center Building Expansion

Our Clients’ Experience

Tri-Tec Project Management Inc. provides services twenty-four hours a day and with their highly trained staff, we have always been completely satisfied with their performance.

Gerald Noppers, Operations Manager

Bonnie Doon Mall (Morguard)

We have worked with Tri-Tec for over 7 years and have an excellent working relationship with them. Their customer service is second to none. I would recommend them for major renovations, modular moves/installation and also smaller projects

Sime Fatovic, Director of Facilities and Technology

Evergreen Catholic Separate School Division

We know the project will be high quality and on time when Steve and the team at Tri-Tec are on site. It’s always a pleasure to work with them.

Henry Howard, Principal

H2 Architecture

We have used Tri-Tec for the renovation and expansion of our old office in 2006, the buildout of our new office space in 2012 and an expansion of our office space in 2019. Tri-Tec ensured that our projects were on time and on budget with a minimum disruption to our daily business.

Craig Boyer, Managing Partner

Shores Jardine LLP

Tri-Tec proved to be an invaluable ally in representing us with the building, trades, suppliers, and local users as our Real Estate team in Toronto was not able to travel to site. Their ability to coordinate and collaborate with our designers and suppliers helped keep the project moving and was essential in resolving the issues that arose from the renovation activities.

Robert Maniscole, Project Manager

Scotiabank

Tri-Tec performed major renovations on Government of Canada housing units worth over one million dollars. They provided the Crown a quality deliverable and routinely corrected any issues in short order that were brought up by Defence Construction Canada (DCC) or our client Canadian Forces Housing Agency. DCC looks forward to working with Tri-Tec again in the future.

Michael Dickie, Construction Services Coordinator

Defence Construction Canada

I had the good fortune to work closely with Tri-Tec on a large renovation project at the John E. Brownlee Building. This very complex renovation project was managed efficiently and competently from start to finish. They have proven on more than one occasion to be one of the most reliable general contractors that we have ever dealt with. It is evident that they have built a solid reputation based on professionalism, integrity and dependability.

Martin Cote, Facility Manager

Edon Management

On behalf of the Edmonton Construction Association, I would like to dearly express our appreciation for Tri-Tec Project Management. Tri-Tec renovated our building and our experience was nothing but helpful and satisfying. Working with Steve was a pleasure. Him and his team went out of their way to understand the needs and wants of the ECA prior to starting the project. Steve paid attention during meetings and would communicate exactly where his team was at throughout each stage of the renovation. The Tri-Tec team are great individuals wanting to make a difference every day.

Faizal Jessani, Director of Finance and Corporate Services

The Edmonton Construction Association

Tri-Tec Project Management is a preferred contractor for construction project management and renovations. The team is well-organized, professional and always responsive to my requests as a customer. Communication is always excellent and I look forward to working with Tri-Tec again.

Jennifer Deltombe, Project Manager

Edmonton Public Schools

Tri-Tec completed two major renovation projects that included both expansion and renovations that were completed on time and within budget. Tri-Tec has always represented a high degree of professionalism. All communications dealing with IHE management, building officials, and construction trades were clear and knowledgeable. Queries were responded to immediately and all projects ran smoothly with minimal site disruptions, especially given our office was open for business during the expansion and renovation process. Tri-Tec has also been quick to respond to any additional queries after the completion of projects and more than helpful providing expertise and assistance.

Kris Schindel, Executive Assistant and Office Manager

The Institute of Health Economics

Steve and his company are awesome. The legacy of his father lives on and I know he is watching and guiding Tri-Tec.

Tammy Abbott, General Manager

Bonnie Doon Mall (Morguard)

Tri-Tec Project Management has completed construction projects of various scopes and sizes at a number of our detachments in the province. Steve and his team are very professional and understand and take into consideration the requirement for our employees to continue to work during the construction process.

On the jobsite, the experiences team works efficiently and is able to meet the timelines of the project. Steve and his team provide a high quality of workmanship and ensure that we, as the client, are happy with the end result. They ensure that the lines of communication are always open and working with them over the last couple of years has been fantastic!

Wendy Burrell, Senior Asset Manager

The RCMP’s Real Property Asset Management Team

Tri-Tec Project Management has been the project managers/constructors on several of our client’s projects over the span of 10+ years. Their principals, project managers and site superintendents have all been professional to work with and focused on getting the project completed. Tri-Tec also listens to the concerns of owners and their staff and respond in positive ways to implement changes required to bring the project to a successful completion. Communication with the office is positive and responsive in dealing with paperwork related to progress claims, change orders, shop drawings and other related construction documentation. We always enjoy seeing Tri-Tec as the selected general contractor.

Ed Oram, Architect

The Workun Garrick Partnership

It was a pleasure working with Tri-Tec. They paid attention to what we wanted and any changes we requested were done very quickly. The site superintendent ensured that the workplace was kept clean and safe during demolition and reconstruction as our office remained open during the course of construction. The work was completed ahead of schedule and within the original budget.

Clive Maishment, Chief Executive Officer

The Alberta Library

We have known the Tri-Tec ownership for 15+ years and consider it a privilege to do business with them. They stand for honesty, integrity and hard work.

Dave Bentley, Account Executive

HUB International

We always have assurance when we work with Tri-Tec to know that we will receive first class work, which is on budget and completed on time. From the lobby renovations at CN Tower to several tenant improvement build-outs, Tri-Tec has provided excellent budgeting, communication, advice, sound problem solving, phenomenal customer service and stellar construction quality – resulting in happy clients and tenants!

Courtney Strong, General Manager

Strategic Group

The experience that I had working with Tri-Tec was without a doubt one of the best that I have enjoyed in the more than 25 years that I have been overseeing capital projects throughout my career. From the quality and clarity of the proposal submitted, the diligence in advising me of on site challenges uncovered and transparency of how change orders were quoted and processed really made me feel like they were working with us rather than just for us.

Chris Jardine, General Manager of Community & Protective Services

The City of St. Albert

I have known them for over 15 years and can say that their integrity and honesty are above question. I have recommended their company on several occasions when asked which renovation company I would suggest my customers use.

Bill Carter, Account Executive

Progressive Waste Disposal

Our Architectural firm had the pleasure to work with Steve and his team on many projects, working collaboratively with Tri-Tec to achieve the solutions for our client. Tri-Tec’s professionalism, workmanship and integrity exemplifies their approach to problem solving and their continual strive to improve.

We were always kept fully apprised of any issues encountered throughout construction and benefited from the firm’s experience in finding solutions to mitigate the risk for the client. Their approach reflects the importance of building relationships with clients, consultants and all involved in achieving the results for the project.

Gil Hui, Principal

Synchro Architecture

Our Clients

We are proud to work with clients who are the leaders in their fields, from real estate developers and retail chains to school boards and government agencies. Here are some of the clients that we work with.

Our Services

From Complete Project Management and Supervision to full-service General Contracting with Engineering and Design we not only offer a complete life cycle of project offerings – we also have a history of successful service offerings behind us.

Tri-Tec will assist with all required facets of the pre-construction phase of a project. Our standard role in these services is to provide our expertise and experience to assist you in acquiring permits or consulting with an architect to whom we refer you or work with one you have already chosen. This allows a smooth and timely project start along with ensuring the feasibility of the project. We have extensive experience working with many local authorities in planning and development.

Tri-Tec can provide practical elements of design with your architect or design plans. We have a strong base of trade partners and engineers who will assist through necessary design build elements of the project. This may also include components that are technical, logistical and environmental that can, at times be overlooked. Experience has shown that utilizing our complete contractor perspective will substantially reduce design and planning costs.

Whether we are delivering a full design-build service or providing pricing on a set of drawings you have worked hard to create, providing an accurate construction quote is integral. Tri-Tec has a wide background in cost estimation and can provide detailed and precise costing for your plan. We will provide details of the costs involved to help with decision-making or scope definition. One commitment to our clients is to help find the details that will make estimating the most accurate; this is executed in the ‘tender’ or pricing stage not only from our own experience but from our valued trade partners’. It’s always a team effort.

After estimation, Tri-Tec will work with all parties involved to ensure maximum value is reached during construction. We can define specific items to modify for cost savings in longevity, execution and procurement. We help you to avoid compromising the integrity of your project. These insights come from years of collaborative time spent with engineering and trade partners as well as architectural and design consultants.

Once the construction process is underway, Tri-Tec will work will help you uphold your vision and adapt to challenges or obstacles that may be encountered. We carry a high standard for project managers and site superintendents to maintain regarding building technology, so we not only interpret and execute the details, but help develop innovation and satisfaction of quality for years to come. Our safety and progressive culture already maintain a caliber of consideration and conscientiousness that many still strive to develop in our industry. Let’s not just discuss it, let’s get it done and get it done right.

Values Founded On Relationships

When Rick Yakimovich walked into a board room, he immediately learned how everyone was doing.

He reconnected with past colleagues, refreshed clients on past business and shared family updates. It was this quality that founded a business and two partners who became a small team who would eventually become not only a much larger family but also a well-established name in the construction industry in Alberta. Rick’s son Steve continues this legacy since his passing in 2019 and pride’s himself on following in his father’s footsteps.

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A credo from Tri-Tec’s owners:

You don’t just connect with one another and develop a relationship when it seems appropriate to do so. Every meeting and challenge to overcome is when you take the time to understand each other and get the job done. We will always be the first to extend that hand and never expect it back in return. We earn it.

These are no small commitments to make in an industry in Alberta that has never rested, nor been very predictable. But for some, acted values will always speak louder than any words. It was these value-based clients that Tri-Tec sought to impress and remains doing so today. Our actions show these values. When you first meet with us, until we shake hands on a job well done, you will see exactly what we mean.