Commitments
Safety
The Centron Group of Companies is committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, property and the public from accidents.
An injury and accident free workplace is our goal. Through continuous safety and loss control effort, this can be accomplished.
Centron was one of the founding members of Calgary On-Site Construction Safety Committee, which produced the On-Site Construction Safety Best Practices Guide
The Best Practices Guide was developed to raise awareness of the hazards and conditions at and adjacent to construction sites.
The Committee continues to review and recommend Safe Work Practices, and several of these initiatives have resulted in Directives being issued by the City such as establishment of the Site Safety Plan.
This Committee also initiated the Advanced Wind Forecasting System, whereby the sites are notified of expected high wind gusts. This has become a requirement of the Building Permit process.
Centron maintains Certificate of Recognition for Safety as issued by the Alberta Government
Our Environment
As a leading development and construction company in Western Canada, we know how important using the newest and most innovative products is for our clients. We also know just how important our environment is in combination with being efficient in keeping costs down for business and individuals. Wherever possible, we encourage smart building practices throughout our organization and promote the use of sustainable building materials.We continue to improve our construction processes, such as recycling materials on our job sites and aim to design product in consideration of reducing any negative impacts on our environment. At Centron we always consider smart decisions that make a meaningful difference for everyone involved.
Centron is currently completing a LEED TI project, and have designed several LEED Core / Shell complaint buildings. Projects are designed to comply with LEED Certification, including the latest Energy Modeling requirements.
Centron is also in compliance with the latest American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Condition Engineers Codes to ensure energy efficiency in design of mechanical and electrical systems
Community
We believe in giving back. That it is an honour to help those in need. This is not something we do – it’s who we are. This commitment to the community is about more than giving money. It's about leadership.
Cole Harris is actively involved on the Foundation Board for Mount Royal University and member of the Safe Haven's Council. Bob Harris is a past Governor of the Foothills Academy and has served on the United Way Major Donors Committee. Many Centron employees
dedicate hours of their time to support worthy causes such as Right to Play, Meals on Wheels, Canadian Cancer Society & The Canadian Diabetes Association.
In 2001, Centron was the winner of Volunteer Calgary/Chevron Leaders in Business Gold Award.
Just a few of the key organizations Centron supports are:
Foothills Academy
Alberta's first school for learning disabled children, offers school programs
and community service
Operation Eyesight
An organization supporting eye doctors, educators and community leaders around the world in their efforts to fight blindness, in developing and impoverished countries
Safe Haven Foundation
A registered non-profit charity in Calgary, committed to making a difference in the lives of homeless youth by providing the necessary finanical support to enable them to work through their difficulties, complete their education to become constributing citizens of our community.
DDRC (Developmental Disability Resource Centre)
An organization dedicated to integrating people into the community with developmental disabilities in real and meaningful ways.
Evenstart for Children's Society
A Calgary-based society providing support and assistance to 'at risk' and economically disadvantaged children.
Plus over 20 more organizations
