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Valard Construction cuts incident rates and streamlines subcontractor management

“Valard has discovered that Avetta Connect is a highly intuitive platform with a wider scope for capability and configurability as opposed to the previous system that we used. This has made the process of onboarding subcontractors and suppliers easier, faster and more seamless.”

– David Flohr, Regional Safety Manager, Valard Construction

Valard Construction partnered with Avetta to streamline subcontractor management, accelerate onboarding and enhance compliance, achieving US$30K+ in savings and over 50% supplier adoption, while reducing incident rates.

The challenge

Valard’s existing subcontractor management system enabled day-to-day operations but lacked statistical perspective. The company needed greater visibility into subcontractors and suppliers, along with a faster, more transparent onboarding process. Manual document audits and monitoring processes created inefficiencies and limited oversight, making it difficult to reduce risk and ensure compliance at scale.


The solution


Valard implemented Avetta’s subcontractor management suite after using a competitor’s system. Avetta provided:

  • A single, adaptable supply chain platform for risk tracking and supplier visibility
  • Supplier pre-qualification to digitise and expedite onboarding, reducing duplication and errors
  • Supplier audits for verifying certifications and safety programme requirements, with detailed reports and recommendations
  • Global expertise and scalability aligned with Valard’s growing international presence


The results


With Avetta, Valard achieved faster, more efficient subcontractor management, improved compliance and reduced risks. Key outcomes include:

  • Over US$30K in savings by reducing onboarding costs and process fragmentation
  • More than 50% supplier adoption of Avetta Connect for centralised information
  • Lower TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) through better auditing and monitoring
  • Optimised supply chain with reduced manual effort and time spent on compliance tasks
  • Improved visibility and reporting across all subcontractor information


About
Valard Construction
Domain
Energy and Utilities
Services
Telecommunications
Customer Type
Client
Avetta Products
Avetta Connect

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Since its founding in 1978, the company has expanded into a mega-project contractor with operations across Canada and beyond. Now part of the Quanta Services family, Valard delivers services in distribution, transmission, substations, foundations, telecommunications, geomatics, renewables and related areas. With a client-focused attitude and strong partnerships, Valard continues to lead the Canadian utility industry in safety, innovation and project execution.


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