About Durwest

Durwest Construction Management Inc. is a Victoria-based firm specializing in Project Management and Construction Management.

Core Values

We manage every project like it’s our own by protecting the budget, the schedule, and our client’s confidence in the process. We follow through, own every stage, and hold the team accountable with professionalism and integrity. We stay steady under pressure, solve problems early, and provide practical builder insight that brings complex visions to life.

Strong relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Our success depends on aligning people, decisions, and execution with true collaboration. We earn trust through respect, transparency, and clear communication. We show up with humility and act with intentionality, always mindful of the communities we impact.

We attract people who are curious, ambitious, and committed to raising the bar. Growth at Durwest isn’t a program; it’s a shared mindset and an integral part of our culture. Sharpening our edge means creating an experience that supports this pursuit of excellence. This collective drive makes us more resilient, more adaptable, and ready to thrive in a constantly evolving industry.

Who is Durwest?

Durwest, established in 1979, evolved into full time construction management in 1983, and is privately owned firm with a robust specialization in Project Management and Construction Management. With a head office in Victoria, our team is composed of a diverse group of skilled professionals, including principals, project managers, construction managers, support staff, superintendents, assistant superintendents, and various tradespersons. Durwest manages an annual construction volume ranging from $60 million to $100 million, consistently handling five to six active construction projects and two to three in pre-construction stages. Our project values range from $500,000 to $85 million.

Virtually all our projects over the past 40+ years have been delivered under construction management as we work exclusively in construction and project management and do not undertake any general contracting or trade contracting work. The result is a thorough understanding and focus on the management principles necessary to successfully deliver projects under the common mandate of budget, schedule and program.

We serve a diverse clientele, including all levels of government, nonprofit societies and private developers. Durwest brings a wealth of experience with not only the technical side of construction management but a project management ability, and if our clients so wish, to take the lead over the entire project to manage stakeholders, programs, consultants, budgets and schedules with a clear understanding of necessary reporting systems to management and boards.

Durwest offers a proactive and collaborative management style and a proven track record of providing the leadership necessary to build a cohesive team. We have demonstrated an ability to create a co-operative environment conducive to allowing all participants to contribute to their full potential.

We have developed and refined management systems to maximize value through a comprehensive and formal project administration system and rigorous project control. Thirty five plus years in the management business has provided high quality references which attest to the integrity, dedication and work ethic we bring to each new project.