What is a Benefit Company?

Benefit Company status is a legal designation under British Columbia law. As a Benefit Company, Scott Construction is legally obligated to:

– Consider the impact of our decisions on all stakeholders, including employees, clients, and communities.
– Maintain high standards of corporate responsibility and transparency.

This legal structure, introduced in British Columbia on June 30, 2020, allows companies to pursue both economic and social mandates, ensuring that their operations benefit not only shareholders but also broader society.​

Our Commitment to Public Benefits

In line with our Benefit Company status, we have outlined specific commitments to public benefits:​

Cultivating Community: We provide paid volunteer days off and organize group community initiatives, resulting in over 240 hours of employee volunteer service.​

Putting People First: Our focus on career development programs, coupled with comprehensive rewards, has led to high engagement (86% to 94% over the last three years) and retention rates.​

Taking Care of the Planet: Beyond building to sustainability standards like LEED, WELL, and Passive House, we aim for over 75% waste diversion on our sites. We are also a Climate Smart Certified business, working to minimize our environmental impact.​

Values in Action: Our employee-led Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) committee, along with Mental Health and Volunteer committees, influence our policies, internal initiatives, and evolution as a Benefit Company.​
 
Our values remain the same, and our commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices is stronger than ever. We are excited about this next chapter, where we can focus more on delivering real impact through our core business operations.

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Our culture is built on our Values – People First; Safety Always; Seek Better Ways; Get It Done; Have Fun; and Own It – and is supported by a consistent level of internal communication from department leadership to all employees through Quarterly Results Updates, Project Wins, Scott Successes monthly newsletters and more. We also work with organizations such as Climate Smart to hold ourselves accountable of our environmental impact.

This award is a testament to the amazing team we have, who give their time to our ESG and Mental Health committees, volunteer efforts and social events. It all contributes to what makes our culture so special.

For a full list of the 2022 winners, click here.

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The acknowledgment comes off the heels of recently being awarded two Silver Awards of Excellence for Heritage and Tenant Improvement (up to $15 million) on the project earlier this month.

The project itself was a unique opportunity for Scott’s special projects team to restore the Heritage Hall to its original 1914 design, using authentic materials. As the General Contractor, our scope of work was comprehensive in restoring features of the building and renewing the overall structure. The end result is something that we are incredibly proud of as Heritage Hall now serves as a landmark location and an important community venue.

Congratulations to all of the other 2022 VRCA Gold Award Winners!

For more information on our awarded project, check out the Heritage Hall project page. And, for a full list of last night’s winners, visit the VRCA’s winners page.

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This project has been a priority of Richmond City Council as it will not only update the current community centre with needed amenities but will also mark the City’s commitment to building strong communities that reflect the diverse culture of Richmond.

Scott was selected as the Construction Manager of the project and has been collaborating with HDR Architecture during the conceptual design phase, which has drawn influence from every corner of the community. Beyond the aesthetic design, the facility will be innovative, sustainable, and inclusive. Construction will pursue Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) Gold Certification.

For more information on this project, check out our Steveston Community Centre project page or read the release from the City of Richmond.

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