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F or nearly four decades, Ventana Construction has been shaping the landscape of British Columbia. With its headquarters in Burnaby, Ventana has earned its place as one of the province's largest contractors and builders. Yet, for its size and sophistication, Ventana remains deeply personal in its approach—and proudly Canadian. Being 100% Canadian owned and operated provides a competitive advantage by underscoring trust, reliability and a deep commitment to local communities. This has fostered stronger relationships, as clients feel they are engaging with an organization that upholds their shared values. Furthermore, full local ownership implies a thorough understanding of British Columbia's unique regulatory, environmental and cultural landscape. This expertise allows the company to navigate regional challenges ensuring compliance, forward-thinking solutions and superior project execution. Beyond these tangible benefits, embracing its Canadian identity reinforces a culture of resilience and innovation—a practical advantage that clients find reassuring in every project Ventana delivers. BUILDING DIVERSITY: IN PROJECTS AND PEOPLE A commitment to diversity in the projects built and the people who build them has been central to Ventana's continued growth. The firm employs more than 300 professionals and commands an annual project volume of $700 million. Its expansive portfolio—ranging from industrial sites to office complexes, retail spaces to institutional facilities, schools to research labs, recreation centres to civic buildings, transit systems to airports, and wood-framed non-market housing to concrete high-rise towers—reflects the company's evolution into a full-service contractor with both depth and range. With 20-25 active projects at any given time, several current projects underscore Ventana's solid reputation, expanding capabilities and growth in markets outside of Metro Vancouver. In Burnaby, work is underway on the new Burnaby Lake Recreation Centre. This significant community hub further anchors Ventana's expertise in the sports and recreation sector, reinforcing its track record of delivering high-impact public infrastructure projects. The successful completion of the Gordon B. Shrum Building at the University of British Columbia, Canada's first purpose- built biomedical engineering building, reflects Ventana's proficiency in delivering large-scale, specialized buildings that meet the advanced needs of academic and research institutions. Later this year, Ventana will begin work on a large development project in Kelowna— featuring 361 rental units over two six-storey, wood-frame buildings. This expansion strengthens the company's presence in the Okanagan and positions it for growth in one of British Columbia's fastest-growing regions. VENTANA CONSTRUCTION: 100% Canadian, Proudly Local and Deeply Invested in Relationships The quiet giant shaping BC: from transit infrastructure to urban high-rises, Ventana blends strategic growth with relationship-driven execution—and the results speak for themselves. S P O N S O R E D R E P O R T

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