Burnaby’s ETRO Construction has won the 2023 Groundbreaker Award for Excellence in Workforce Development. Procore’s Groundbreaker Awards celebrate the top companies, projects and individuals that drive excellence across the construction industry.

ETRO is the sole Canadian winner this year. The company previously won a Groundbreaker Award in 2021 for Excellence in Sustainability.

Since its founding in 2015, ETRO Construction has made it a priority to initiate positive change within the construction industry. From its beginning with only eight employees to its current workforce of over 100, ETRO stands as a pillar of effective workforce development. The company’s growth is not just in numbers, but also in innovation and commitment to inclusivity. ETRO’s core values — authenticity, curiosity, progressiveness and love — resonate deeply within its company culture, with ‘love’ being the value that centers the company’s philosophy as a “people-first” organization.

Click here and learn more about all the 2023 winners

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Putting Boots on the Ground(break): Key Takeaways from Groundbreak 2023