°µÍø½ûÇø / °µÍø½ûÇø Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:57:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cropped-orion-32x32.png °µÍø½ûÇø / 32 32 °µÍø½ûÇø Business Winter 2025: Opportunity and Growth /construction-business-winter2025-opportunity-and-growth/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:54:42 +0000 /?p=2207 Opportunity and Growth highlights the evolution of °µÍø½ûÇø and the leadership behind one of Western Canada’s fastest-growing design-build firms. The feature traces Orion’s journey from a focused industrial builder to a multi-sector construction partner, showcasing its expansion across BC and Alberta, growing project portfolio, and people-first culture. Discover how integrated delivery, mentorship, and purpose-driven ... Read more

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]]> Opportunity and Growth highlights the evolution of °µÍø½ûÇø and the leadership behind one of Western Canada’s fastest-growing design-build firms. The feature traces Orion’s journey from a focused industrial builder to a multi-sector construction partner, showcasing its expansion across BC and Alberta, growing project portfolio, and people-first culture. Discover how integrated delivery, mentorship, and purpose-driven leadership continue to shape Orion’s success. Read the full article . Pg 6-7.

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]]> °µÍø½ûÇø: Innovating in B.C.’s industrial landscape /orion-construction-innovating-in-b-c-s-industrial-landscape/ /orion-construction-innovating-in-b-c-s-industrial-landscape/#respond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:50:05 +0000 /?p=2105 °µÍø½ûÇø has rapidly emerged as one of British Columbia’s leading industrial design-build firms, growing from a four-person startup in 2018 to a team of more than 80 professionals delivering over three million square feet of projects across the province. Led by Josh Gaglardi, the company’s integrated design-build model, early adoption of BIM technology, and ... Read more

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]]> °µÍø½ûÇø has rapidly emerged as one of British Columbia’s leading industrial design-build firms, growing from a four-person startup in 2018 to a team of more than 80 professionals delivering over three million square feet of projects across the province. Led by Josh Gaglardi, the company’s integrated design-build model, early adoption of BIM technology, and focus on employee-centred industrial amenities have set new standards for efficiency, safety, and project delivery. As Cameron Archer notes, Orion’s collaborative approach has driven consistent growth, industry recognition, and a strong record of on-time, on-budget project completion. Read the full article .

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]]> /orion-construction-innovating-in-b-c-s-industrial-landscape/feed/ 0 The case for the project coordinator /the-case-for-the-project-coordinator/ /the-case-for-the-project-coordinator/#respond Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:37:22 +0000 /?p=2095 As Canada faces an urgent housing shortage and declining construction productivity, industry leaders are pointing to project coordination as a critical yet undertrained role on job sites. Humber Polytechnic’s new Project Coordinator for °µÍø½ûÇø micro-credential, developed with industry partners, addresses this gap through practical, site-specific training, an approach echoed by °µÍø½ûÇø, where director of ... Read more

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]]> As Canada faces an urgent housing shortage and declining construction productivity, industry leaders are pointing to project coordination as a critical yet undertrained role on job sites. Humber Polytechnic’s new Project Coordinator for °µÍø½ûÇø micro-credential, developed with industry partners, addresses this gap through practical, site-specific training, an approach echoed by °µÍø½ûÇø, where director of sales and marketing Cameron Archer notes that well-trained coordinators are essential to keeping projects on time and preventing breakdowns in communication. The program positions standardized coordinator training as a key lever for improving productivity, reducing delays, and strengthening Canada’s construction workforce pipeline. Read the full article .

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]]> /the-case-for-the-project-coordinator/feed/ 0 °µÍø½ûÇø Expands to Vancouver Island, Strengthening Regional Growth and Investment /orion-construction-expands-to-vancouver-island-strengthening-regional-growth-and-investment/ /orion-construction-expands-to-vancouver-island-strengthening-regional-growth-and-investment/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:33:32 +0000 /?p=2091 °µÍø½ûÇø has expanded to Vancouver Island with a permanent Langford office and several residential and commercial projects that reflect the region’s rapid growth and long-term development goals. Through multi-family developments like Aura and Impera, along with the Arbutus Landing retail centre, the company is delivering much-needed housing and community-serving spaces while aligning with local ... Read more

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]]> °µÍø½ûÇø has expanded to Vancouver Island with a permanent Langford office and several residential and commercial projects that reflect the region’s rapid growth and long-term development goals. Through multi-family developments like Aura and Impera, along with the Arbutus Landing retail centre, the company is delivering much-needed housing and community-serving spaces while aligning with local priorities for sustainable, well-planned growth. The move signals Orion’s long-term commitment to building durable, livable projects that add lasting value to Island communities. Read the full article .

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]]> /orion-construction-expands-to-vancouver-island-strengthening-regional-growth-and-investment/feed/ 0 Vancouver industrial tenants have options, but do the buildings meet their needs? /vancouver-industrial-tenants-have-options-but-do-the-buildings-meet-their-needs/ /vancouver-industrial-tenants-have-options-but-do-the-buildings-meet-their-needs/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=775 Newer, state-of-the-art space remains in demand while older properties are less desirable. Vacancy in Metro Vancouver’s industrial market remains elevated, presumably presenting more options and good deals for tenants, but a large portion of the older inventory doesn’t match the needs of companies seeking state-of-the-art space. Read the full article here.

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]]> Newer, state-of-the-art space remains in demand while older properties are less desirable. Vacancy in Metro Vancouver’s industrial market remains elevated, presumably presenting more options and good deals for tenants, but a large portion of the older inventory doesn’t match the needs of companies seeking state-of-the-art space. Read the full article 

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]]> /vancouver-industrial-tenants-have-options-but-do-the-buildings-meet-their-needs/feed/ 0 Astria and Orion break ground on Arbutus Landing /astria-and-orion-break-ground-on-arbutus-landing/ /astria-and-orion-break-ground-on-arbutus-landing/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=780 Developed by Astria Properties, and to be built by °µÍø½ûÇø, commercial development Arbutus Landing aims to support the rapid growth of Colwood, B.C. Read the full article here.

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]]> Developed by Astria Properties, and to be built by °µÍø½ûÇø, commercial development Arbutus Landing aims to support the rapid growth of Colwood, B.C. Read the full article 

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]]> /astria-and-orion-break-ground-on-arbutus-landing/feed/ 0 Work begins on Colwood commercial hub, signaling growth that lies ahead /work-begins-on-colwood-commercial-hub-signaling-growth-that-lies-ahead/ /work-begins-on-colwood-commercial-hub-signaling-growth-that-lies-ahead/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=782 The dirt flew Tuesday morning in Colwood, and with it, a signal that the city’s growth isn’t slowing down anytime soon. At the corner of Metchosin Road and Ryder Hesjedal Way, local officials and developers gathered to officially break ground on Arbutus Landing – a new 42,000-square-foot commercial hub expected to open in summer 2026. ... Read more

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]]> The dirt flew Tuesday morning in Colwood, and with it, a signal that the city’s growth isn’t slowing down anytime soon. At the corner of Metchosin Road and Ryder Hesjedal Way, local officials and developers gathered to officially break ground on Arbutus Landing – a new 42,000-square-foot commercial hub expected to open in summer 2026. Read the full article 

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]]> /work-begins-on-colwood-commercial-hub-signaling-growth-that-lies-ahead/feed/ 0 IN THE NEWS: ICBA Reflects on 50 Years of Independence /in-the-news-icba-reflects-on-50-years-of-independence/ /in-the-news-icba-reflects-on-50-years-of-independence/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=784 In 1975, dozens of independent contractors convened on Terra Nova Motor Inn in Trail, B.C. Despite some protestors who had gathered outside, the attendees were on a mission: to give a voice to free enterprise and have a fair shot at government tendered work—a near impossibility at the time for non-union businesses – no special ... Read more

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]]> In 1975, dozens of independent contractors convened on Terra Nova Motor Inn in Trail, B.C. Despite some protestors who had gathered outside, the attendees were on a mission: to give a voice to free enterprise and have a fair shot at government tendered work—a near impossibility at the time for non-union businesses – no special deals or favors, just an opportunity to bid on projects. Read the full article 

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]]> /in-the-news-icba-reflects-on-50-years-of-independence/feed/ 0 Trump Tariffs will be Devastating for B.C. Industrial Market: Gaglardi /trump-tariffs-will-be-devastating-for-b-c-industrial-market-gaglardi/ /trump-tariffs-will-be-devastating-for-b-c-industrial-market-gaglardi/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:46:45 +0000 /?p=2101 Despite uncertainty around potential U.S. tariffs, °µÍø½ûÇø is positioning itself to navigate the shifting market with discipline, diversification, and long-term focus. Founder and president Josh Gaglardi emphasizes that while tariffs may raise costs and slow investment in the short term, Orion’s integrated design-build model, cautious capital strategy, and expansion into resilient sectors like self-storage ... Read more

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]]> Despite uncertainty around potential U.S. tariffs, °µÍø½ûÇø is positioning itself to navigate the shifting market with discipline, diversification, and long-term focus. Founder and president Josh Gaglardi emphasizes that while tariffs may raise costs and slow investment in the short term, Orion’s integrated design-build model, cautious capital strategy, and expansion into resilient sectors like self-storage allow the company to remain adaptable. The firm’s approach reflects a broader commitment to weathering volatility while staying ready to move when market conditions stabilize. Read the full article .

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]]> /trump-tariffs-will-be-devastating-for-b-c-industrial-market-gaglardi/feed/ 0 Entrepreneur of the Year 2024: Joshua Gaglardi levels up with Langley-based °µÍø½ûÇø /entrepreneur-of-the-year-2024-joshua-gaglardi-levels-up-with-langley-based-orion-construction/ /entrepreneur-of-the-year-2024-joshua-gaglardi-levels-up-with-langley-based-orion-construction/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:53:06 +0000 /?p=2108 Joshua Gaglardi has been named Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 after leading °µÍø½ûÇø through a period of rapid growth, diversification, and industry recognition. Since founding Orion in 2018, Gaglardi has scaled the Langley-based firm into a multi-sector design-build leader with a $1.4-billion project backlog, expansion into multi-family and development through Astria Properties, and new ... Read more

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]]> Joshua Gaglardi has been named Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 after leading °µÍø½ûÇø through a period of rapid growth, diversification, and industry recognition. Since founding Orion in 2018, Gaglardi has scaled the Langley-based firm into a multi-sector design-build leader with a $1.4-billion project backlog, expansion into multi-family and development through Astria Properties, and new offices across British Columbia. The award reflects Orion’s momentum, integrated business model, and Gaglardi’s long-term vision for building resilient, community-focused projects. Read the full article .

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