We are wallace
The partner you need for commercial, institutional, and industrial construction projects.
Our Mission
To build spaces that matter, spaces that serve the people who use them, strengthen the community, and stand the test of time. And to do it with integrity and care.
wallace’s Story
For over four decades, the Wallace team has been taking on the most challenging construction projects and, through innovative problem-solving, bringing these buildings to life. We thrive on the challenge of complex builds, but at the core, Wallace is rooted in values of integrity and care, in both our builds and in our client relations. Built into our solutions is exceptional service, ensuring our clients are happy not only with the completed build but also with the process.
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1981: Wallace is established
Bringing forthright communication, honest quoting, and innovative solutions, Wallace stepped onto the construction scene, specializing in complex builds for commercial, recreational, and industrial projects.
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1990’s: Building a solid reputation
Taking on several large-scale, complex projects, Wallace quickly established itself as a company that could be trusted to build with integrity. Completing projects such as: the addition of 4 ice rinks to Burnaby 8 Rinks, the construction of temporary facilities every year for the PGA Air Canada Championship at Northview Golf and Country Club, Soprema manufacturing facility in Chilliwack, BC, and a 312,000sf roll paper distribution and marine facility for Fletcher Challenge, followed by a 105,000sf distribution warehouse.
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1995: Wallace’s team gets a new edition
Wallace expands its leadership team with the addition of Kelly Klassen as a Project Manager/Estimator.
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2000’s: A decade of growth
As Wallace has continued to grow, so have the projects–in both size and complexity. In building projects such as: a 100,000sf processing facility renovation for BC Hot House including refrigerated processing, storage, and shipping areas, a $21.5M renovation to the Crystal Lodge in Whistler, and the award-winning Wing Sang heritage building renovation for Rennie Marketing Services at 51 East Pender, Wallace solidifies it’s position as the go-to builder for challenging builds.
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2005: Wallace’s leadership team changes
Kelly Klassen becomes a Partner in Wallace & Company.
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2010’s: Hitting our stride
Wallace has established itself as the builder of choice for complex builds in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, the Fraser Valley, and even out to the Sea to Sky corridor. With straightforward, honest communication and proactive, innovative solutions, Wallace completed projects such as the Eagle Landing Shopping Centre in Chilliwack. With a total of 102,600sf spread out over 13 buildings and multiple tenant spaces.
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2011: Wallace’s team expands
In 2011, the Wallace Leadership team gained the expertise of Construction Manager, Jeff Bergen.
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2020: Wallace’s leadership team changes
In 2020, after working as an owner’s representative for a few years, Jeff Bergen rejoins Wallace as a Partner.
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From Our Founder
“What we really enjoy are the projects that are very complex. construction is about solving a series of challenges from concept to occupancy; we make a concerted effort to identify and solve these challenges well in advance. right from the outset, we act in an honest and forthright manner, treating our clients like friends.”
Norm Wallace, CEC
Founder
Leadership
Kelly Klassen, AScT
Principal
Jeff Bergen, B.Tech (CM), G.S.C.
Principal
Driven To Do Things Right
Our commitment to doing things right goes beyond our dedication to building with integrity. When you do things right, you do things safely. Keeping our team, our clients, and the community safe is our top priority on every job site. Safety is an integral part of our culture. Every team member is committed to following our safety protocols, keeping not only themselves, but everyone around them safe.
Integrity as
a Service
Common sense meets innovative thinking—that’s what you get when you work with Wallace. We enjoy taking on complex construction projects and coming up with creative solutions to deliver builds that exceed expectations. But we aren’t going to create problems by not staying grounded in practicality.