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Fred J. Reinders

1930-2023

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Remembering Our Founder

Maple Reinders was founded over 55 years ago by Fred J. Reinders, in the basement of his house in Etobicoke, Ontario. His vision: to apply sound engineering principles to the design and construction of every project the company undertook and manage the process with scrutiny of every possible detail. In his words: “By doing so, we could offer value – real value – for money. And we could create things of lasting value.”

The company has grown to become an award-winning construction services provider, offering creative solutions in ICI buildings and environmental construction. Having successfully completed over 2,900 projects, we continue to pursue design and construction challenges with passion and integrity, delivering excellence through our deep industry knowledge and ground-breaking innovations.

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A Foundation of Integrity.

We talk a lot about Integrity in Building Excellence, but to us, this is much more than a slogan. They are the watchwords that govern everything we do. Fred J. Reinders instilled those strong values when he founded this company five decades ago. At a time when deals were sometimes done with a handshake, a man’s word was his bond. Today, we remain true to his vision by displaying exemplary conduct in everything we do, creating both projects and client relationships – built on a foundation of integrity and trust – that stand the test of time.

Half a Century of Enterprise, Innovation and Trust.

Innovation Timeline

The enterprising mindset has been critical to Maple Reinders’ success. And in an industry that increasingly challenges firms to deliver more for less, we know that this kind of thinking will be key to our growth – and our clients’ success – over the next 50 years. Take a look at some of the innovations that we delivered for clients throughout the years.

By the Stats:

2900+

Projects

We have amassed experience across a myriad of markets, methodologies and service offerings.

55+

Awards

Our work has been recognized for excellence in design, sustainability and innovation.

10%

Profits Donated

Many worthy civic and environmental causes have benefited through the Reinders Family Foundation.

Awards

Maple Reinders is the proud recipient of numerous corporate and industry awards. From being a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, to being a five-time recipient of the Canadian Construction Association’s Environmental Achievement Award to having projects like the Sechelt Water Resource Centre  that have been recognized with a record eight separate awards for excellence and innovation. We don’t want to humblebrag, though, so we’ll let the list do it for us.

2022

Ontario General Contractors Association

Doug Chalmers Award for Safety

Craig Sparks

Ontario General Contractors Association

Industrial Group Award

FIO Automotive Expansion

2021

Ontario General Contractors Association

Jock Tindale Award for Integrity

Harold Reinders

2018

Thompson Okanagan Kootenay Commercial Building Awards

Building Excellence Award 

Vernon Trades Training Facility

Canadian Construction Association

Environmental Achievement Award

Edmonton High Solids Anaerobic Digestion Facility

Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA)

Project of the Year

Cascade Street Generating Station

Architectural Institute of British Columbia

Architectural Innovation

Sechelt Water Resource Centre

Ontario General Contractors Association

Zero Lost Time Injuries

Corporate

2017

Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA)

Project of the Year

Mid-Halton WWTP

Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) 

National Award for Innovation & Excellence

City of Calgary Compost Facility

Canadian Construction Association

Environmental Achievement Award

City of Calgary Compost Facility

Deloitte & CIBC

Canada's Best Managed in Companies (Platinum Standard)

Corporate

Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA)

Project of the Year

Millbrook WWTP

2016

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC

Environmental Award 

Sechelt Water Resource Centre

Grand Valley Construction Association

Award of Excellence, Institutional

University of Guelph Livestock Research Innovation Centre 

Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Sustainable Communities Award

Sechelt Water Resource Centre

Canadian Design Build Institute 

Grand Winner – Awards of Excellence 

Sechelt Water Resource Centre

Southern Interior Construction Association SICA)

Innovation Award

Sechelt Water Resource Centre

The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies British Columbia

Award of Excellence

Sechelt Water Resource Centre

2015

Ontario General Contractors Association

Safety Achievement Award

Corporate

Canadian Institute of Mining

Moberly Award – Mining Safety Award

Corporate

REX

Industrial Lease Award 

Mobis Team

Deloitte & CIBC

Canada's Best Managed in Companies (Gold Standard)

Corporate

Canadian Construction Association

Environmental Achievement Award

Sechelt Water Resource Centre

2014

Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA)

Project of the Year

Town of Kirkland Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant

City of Calgary

Mayor’s Urban Design Award

Forest Lawn Lift Station

NAIOP – Commercial Real Estate Development Association 

Industrial Lease Award 

Mobis Team

Deloitte & CIBC

Canada’s Best Managed Companies – Gold Standard Requalification 

Corporate

Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA)

Public Works Project of the Year

Town of Kirkland Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant 

Grand Valley Construction Association

Building Excellence Award 

Hitachi Truck Manufacturing Plant Expansion

Southern Interior Construction Association SICA)

Innovation Award

Harvest Power Energy Garden

Ontario General Contractors Association

Chairman's Award of Recognition

Corporate

Ontario General Contractors Association

Builders Award

Ontario General Contractors Association

Thompson Okanagan Kootenay Commercial Building Awards

Category: Community Renovation

Fortis BC

2013

Southern Interior Construction Association SICA)

Award of Excellence

Canem Auto Gallery

Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA)

Public Works Project of the Year

Lorne Park Water Treatment Plant

Canadian Consulting Engineering

Award of Excellence

Lorne Park Water Treatment Plant

Deloitte & CIBC

Canada's Best Managed in Companies (Gold Standard)

Lorne Park Water Treatment Plant

Infrastructure Health & Safety Association 

National COR Standard - Ontario

Corporate

Canadian Construction Association

Environmental Achievement Award

Harvest Power Energy Garden

City of Hamilton

Urban Design Award 

Good Shepherd Women's Services Centre

2012

Ontario General Contractors Association

OGCA Milestone Award

Corporate

AON Hwitt & Queens' University

Best Small & Medium Employers in GTA

Corporate

Grand Valley Construction Association

Award of Excellence

Guelph Organics Composting Plant

Toronto Real Estate Board

New Building Award 

Habitat for Humanity

Deloitte & CIBC

Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Corporate

Infrastructure Health & Safety Association 

National COR Standard - British Columbia

Corporate

Canadian Design Build Institute 

Award of Excellence

Guelph Organics Composting Plant

KPMG International 

Infrastructure 100: World Cities Edition

Harvest Power Energy Garden 

2011

City of Hamilton

Urban Design & Architecture Award 

Good Shepherd Women's Services Centre

Hwitt Associates & Queens' University

Best Small & Medium Employers in Canada 

Corporate

Deloitte & CIBC

Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies

Corporate

Canadian Construction Association

Gold Seal Project Award 

Guelph Compost

2010

Hwitt Associates & Queens' University

Best Small & Medium Employers in Canada 

Corporate

Ontario General Contractors Association

Ontario Building Awards 

Georgian Bluffs Biogas Energy Facility

Hwitt Associates & Queens' University

Best Small & Medium Employers in Canada 

Corporate

 Association of Professionals in Engineering and Geoscience in Alberta 

Achievement Award

Pine Creek Water Treatment Facility

University of British Columbia

Employer of the Year for outstanding support of the UBC Engineering Coop

Corporate

ECO

Environmental Employer of the Year 

Corporate

Infrastructure Health & Safety Association 

National COR Standard - Alberta 

Corporate

Deloitte & CIBC

Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies

Corporate

2009

Ontario General Contractors Association

Award of Excellence

 Algonquin Power Energy

2007

 Canadian Design/Build Institute

Design/Build Award for Excellence

Hamilton Centralized Compost Facility

2006

Netherlands/Ontario Waste Management Partnership Award

Netherlands/Ontario Waste Management Partnership Award

Hamilton Centralized Compost Facility

Canadian Concrete Association

Architectural Merit

Discovery Landing, Burlington Waterfront

Canadian Construction Association

Environmental Achievement Award 

Canadian Construction Association

2004

Canadian Construction Association

Environmental Achievement Award 

Jasper Wastewater Treatment Plant

2002

Construction Safety Association of Ontario and OGCA

Accident Prevention Zero Frequency Award 

Corporate

2000

Construction Safety Association of Ontario and OGCA

Accident Prevention Zero Frequency Award 

Corporate

1999

Construction Safety Association of Ontario and OGCA

Accident Prevention Zero Frequency Award 

Corporate

1998

The Governor General of Canada

Governor General Schreyer Award

 Pangnirtung Reservoir

1997

Construction Safety Association of Ontario and OGCA

Accident Prevention Zero Frequency Award 

Corporate

1981

Canadian Consulting Engineer

Award of Merit

Wardair Hanger

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