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Délı̨nę Arena Upgrades

Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government
Délı̨nę, NT

Housing NWT Modular Homes

Housing NWT
14 Communities, NT

Qulliq Energy Design-Build Quonset Huts

Quilliq Energy Corporation
5 Communities, NU

Design-Build Water Treatment Plant

Government of Northwest Territories
Nahanni Butte, NT

Nattilik Heritage Centre Expansion

Nattilik Heritage Society
Gjoa Haven, NU

Modulars

Paulatuk, NT

Modular Duplex

Fort Resolution, NT

Modular Duplex

Fort Smith, NT

Nahanni Butte Residential Housing

Nahanni Butte Dene Band
Nahanni Butte, NT

Deline Wellness Centre

Délı̨nę Got’ine Government
Deline, NT

2025 Hay River Multi-Use Building

Department of Industry, Tourism, and Investment GNWT
Hay River, NT

Délı̨nę Design-Build Arena Upgrades

Délı̨nę, NT

Project Overview
The scope of this design-build contract was to upgrade the Délı̨nę arena from natural ice on gravel to a refrigerated concrete slab with new boards, arena interior, decking, and bleachers. Material and equipment were shipped to Délı̨nę on the 2022 winter road and the project was completed in fall 2022. The most challenging aspect of this project was mixing, pumping, and pouring over 200 cubic meters of concrete in a single continuous pour. NIC had crews working day and night shifts for 60 consecutive hours to complete the concrete pour.
Local training and employment were a priority on this project and NIC’s carpentry crew was comprised of over 95% local carpenters, labourers, and apprentices.
Media

CBC Article

Construction Type: Government/Institutional, Industrial
Client: Délı̨nę Got’ine Government
Completion Date: 2022
Contract Value: $2.9 million
Challenges
  • The transport of 66 tractor trailer loads of pre-mixed concrete from Calgary to Deline, a distance of about 1,600km including winter road transportation.
  • Establishment of temporary concrete batching, mixing and placing capabilities.
  • Development of a placing crew capable of placing and finishing concrete floor within very tight tolerances.

Design-Build Modular Housing for HNWT

14 NWT Communities

Project Overview
The scope of this design-build contract was to design, prefabricate and install 50 housing units configured as 15 duplex and four-plex structures across 14 communities in the NT. The project entailed a complex preconstruction phase involving design optimization of modular floor plans which were functional, transportable and specifically designed for the northern communities.
NIC partnered with Taylor Architecture Group for the design aspect, Triodetic for the foundation design, and Northgate Industries for the construction of the modules.
Challenges
  • Transportation of the modular units from Alberta to NT communities using barge and winter road transportation.
  • The timely construction of Triodetic foundations at the receiving sites prior to modular delivery to accommodate the efficient final placement of the units.
  • Completion of mechanical and electrical connections, as well as interior finishes at all module connection points using NIC crews.
  • The effective management of multiple simultaneous construction operations in different Northern communities.

Construction Type: Multi-Residential

Client: Housing NWT

Completion Date: 2023

Contract Value: $24.1 million

Qulliq Energy Design-Build Quonset Huts

Taloyak, Gjoa Haven, Grise Fiord, Coral Harbour, Naujaat, NU

Project Overview
Northern Industrial Construction was contracted by Qulliq Energy Corporation to design, supply, ship and erect five 30’x50’ Quonset Structures. The work consisted of site preparation, supply and installation of; electrical service and lighting, waste oil burner, insulation & vapour barrier package, forced air unit heaters, overhead & passage doors, and interior floor. NIC crews were able to complete the foundation and erection of the buildings in just over 2 weeks per location, followed by the electrical and mechanical crew who completed the project in under a week.
Challenges
  • Staging and marine crating of the material for each of the communities prior to transport to site via sealift.
  • Scheduling crew mobilization to coincide with sealift delivery so materials could be received and properly managed.
  • The effective management of multiple simultaneous construction operations in different Northern communities.
Construction Type: Commercial/Industrial
Client: Qulliq Energy Corporation
Completion Date: 2021
Contract Value: $2.1 million

Nahanni Butte Design-Build Water Treatment Plant

Nahanni Butte, NT

Project Overview
This design-build water treatment plant was constructed in 2019-2020 for the residents of Nahanni Butte, NT. Northern Industrial Construction was contracted to design and retrofit the existing water treatment plant which had extensive damage to the existing piping, pumps and equipment. The scope of work involved upgrades and redesign of the main process systems including raw water, pre-oxidation, pressure filtration, softeners, chemical dosing, treated water storage and truck fill. The water treatment plant control system was redesigned and updated to optimize plant operation. Upon construction completion, start up activities were completed such that NIC provided the client with a “turn-key” facility.
Challenges
  • Developing a treatment process to resolve a long standing issue with manganese in the treated water.
  • Site access via winter road and barge only.
  • Maintaining a reliable water supply to residents during construction using pre-planned construction staging.
  • Disinfection and chemical dosing calibration processes to test plant output prior to connecting treated water to distribution.
Construction Type: Water & Wastewater
Client: Government of the Northwest Territories
Completion Date: 2019
Contract Value: $0.7 million

Nattilik Heritage Centre Expansion

Gjoa Haven, NU

Project Overview
The Nattilik Heritage Centre (NHC) Expansion is a multi-year design-build, construction project in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut that is to be completed in 2025. Construction of the NHC expansion involves the addition of 5500 ft2 area to the original NHC which was opened in 2013. The expansion has an octagonal floor plan and is constructed using a Triodetic foundation and combination of structural steel and wood framing. The facility will have state of the art HVAC system with humidity controls designed to preserve the recovered artifacts.
The project has various stakeholders, which includes the Nattilik Heritage Society (NHS), in partnership with the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, Four Peaks Consulting Corp, Parks Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and the Government of Nunavut. The Expansion is designed to house priceless artifacts recovered from the Franklin Expeditions and it’s meant to illustrate and preserve the local culture and heritage of the Inuit people with exhibits dedicated to their language, arts, crafts, and traditions.
The Nattilik Heritage Centre will see on average over 2000 tourists every season when the cruise ships arrive, but the Expansion is expected to significantly increase the number visitors. During the off-season, the building will serve as functional space for the NHS staff, where language, arts and craft workshops can take place.
Media

CBC – Oct 2013

CBC – Apr 2023

CBC – Jan 2024

Construction Type: Design-Build
Client: Nattilik Heritage Society
Completion Date: (est. Mar 2025)
Contract Value: $8.2 million

Challenges
  • Staging and marine crating of the material prior to transport to site via sealift.
  • Detailed pre-planning and material management to ensure all building components are accounted for prior to sealift transport.
  • Short seasonal construction window.
  • Intensive crew logistic planning and coordination.
  • Building tie in and connection to an existing facility.
  • Maintenance of suitable temperature and humidity conditions in the existing NHC during tie in operations.

Nahanni Butte, NT

Junior Kindergarten Playground Installations

Design-Build Modular Housing for HNWT

Design-Build Water Treatment Plant

Modular Housing Program

Nahanni Butte Groundwork Parks Canada

Deline Wellness Centre

Deline, NT

Project Overview

NIC successfully executed the design-build renovation of a vacant, 10-unit 1990s seniors wellness center in Délı̨nę, NWT, transforming it into a modernized, code-compliant facility for local Elders. The comprehensive scope included full architectural and engineering design, hazardous materials abatement (asbestos and lead-based paint), and stripping each unit to structural framing.

Reconstruction featured new spray foam insulation, energy-efficient windows and doors, upgraded finishes, and individual covered entrances engineered for northern weather resilience. Driven by complex winter road logistics and early procurement, NIC effectively navigated unexpected site conditions while maintaining strict schedule and quality standards. Furthermore, the project maximized community capacity by sourcing over 50% of on-site labour locally, significantly reducing mobilization costs and supporting the regional economy.

Construction Type: Design Build
Client: Délı̨nę Got’ine Government
Completion Date: April 4, 2025
Project Value: $5.6M

2025 Hay River Multi-Use Building

Hay River, NT

Project Overview

The project involved the supply and installation of the foundation pad and bearing pad, as well as the installation of the client-supplied Triodetic foundation. In addition, the modular unit was successfully supplied and installed.

Despite unexpected part issues identified on site, the project team maintained strong communication and collaboration across all stakeholders. Through a proactive, solution-focused approach, challenges were addressed efficiently while ensuring alignment with the client’s requirements and project objectives.

Construction Type: Design Build
Client: Department of Industry, Tourism, and Investment GNWT
Completion Date: September 2025
Contract Value: $351,670.80

Junior Kindergarten Playground Installations

22 NWT Communities

Project Overview
This project spanned over 25 schools in 22 communities throughout the Northwest Territories. The scope of work at each location involved the removal of existing play structures, the supply and installation of new playground structures complete with granular material and rubberized safety ground surfacing. The management of logistics and diligent planning was imperative to the success of this project. NIC utilized winter roads, plane/helicopter air transport, and barging for material, equipment, and tool deliveries.
Construction Type: Government/Institutional
Client: GNWT Department of Infrastructure
Completion Date: 2020
Contract Value: $4.1 million
Challenges
  • Winter road, barge, and air transportation requirements.
  • Detailed pre-planning and material management to ensure all building components are accounted for prior to sealift transport.
  • The effective management of multiple simultaneous construction operations in different Northern communities.

2024 Modular Housing Program in Nahanni Butte

Nahanni Butte, NT

Project Overview

NIC was awarded the supply and installation of 8 new modular homes, along with the installation of three additional modular buildings provided by the Nahanni Butte Dene Band, on lots developed by NIC. The project also included a hotel expansion consisting of three new rooms, a kitchen, and a common area. Modular units were delivered on the winter road along with gravel for lot development and NIC completed civil work along with modular installation on Triodetic foundations over the 2024 construction season.

Construction Type: Multi-residential

Client: Nahanni Butte Dene Band

Completion Date: December 2024

Contract Value: $6.4 million

Nahanni Butte Groundwork Parks Canada

Nahanni Butte, NT

Project Overview

This project involved the construction of a gravel pad to support the future development of a Parks Canada office building. The scope of work included the removal of organic material, installation of underground electrical infrastructure for the future facility, placement of geotextile fabric, and installation and compaction of aggregate materials to establish a stable building foundation.

Due to the remote project location, all equipment and materials were mobilized via winter road access. Construction activities were successfully completed during the 2025 construction season, with work executed in accordance with project specifications and northern access constraints.

The project highlights our team’s capability to deliver civil and site development infrastructure in remote environments through effective logistical planning and coordinated field execution.

Construction Type: Institutional

Client: Nahanni Butte Dene Band

Completion Date: August 2025

Contract Value: $293,918