Industrial construction built for the oil sands region
Light industrial work in northeastern Alberta has its own rules. Steel sections sit on trucks for weeks. Foundations have to handle muskeg, frost, and heavy point loads. Envelope details that work in southern Alberta will fail under a Fort McMurray February. MJNI Projects Inc. designs and builds every industrial project around those realities — so your facility opens on schedule and stays operational for decades.
We are a fully licensed general contractor with a permanent crew based in Fort McMurray. Our team has delivered shops, warehouses, storage facilities, and small-scale manufacturing buildings for owner-operators, contractors, and businesses across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. One project manager owns the file from estimate to commissioning.
What we build
- Warehouses and distribution centres — high-clearance pre-engineered metal buildings, racking-ready slabs, dock levellers, drive-in doors.
- Service and mechanical shops — overhead cranes, in-floor heating, oil-water separators, wash bays, and bridge crane rails.
- Cold and dry storage — insulated envelopes, vapour control, secured laydown, and climate-controlled inventory rooms.
- Light manufacturing and fabrication shops — three-phase power distribution, dust collection, compressed air, and mezzanine offices.
- Equipment and fleet maintenance buildings — extra-high doors, reinforced slabs, fluid containment, and welding bays.
Who we build for
Our industrial clients are local. They include trucking and logistics operators, equipment service companies, oilfield contractors, manufacturers, and landlords building flex-industrial space for lease. We work directly with owners, EPC firms, and developers — and we're equally comfortable on a design-build contract or stipulated-price tender.
Our process
- Site walk and feasibility. We confirm geotech, services, RMWB zoning, and access before quoting.
- Estimate and schedule. Itemised pricing with assumptions, exclusions, and a Gantt schedule. Long-lead steel and envelope items are flagged early.
- Permits and procurement. Development and building permits through the RMWB, and PO release on steel before site mobilisation.
- Construction. Self-perform concrete and carpentry. Vetted local trades for mechanical, electrical, and steel erection. Weekly progress reports.
- Commissioning and handover. Inspections, owner training, O&M manuals, warranty package, 11-month walkthrough.
What sets us apart
- Local crew, local supply chain. No flying in trades from Edmonton.
- Year-round build capability. Cold-weather concrete and heated hoarding are routine, not extra.
- Safety-first. COR-aligned program, daily FLHA, and full WCB coverage.
- Single point of accountability. One PM, one phone number, one weekly report.
Service area
Fort McMurray, Anzac, Fort McKay, Conklin, Saprae Creek, Gregoire Lake, and the wider Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of industrial buildings do you construct?
Warehouses, distribution buildings, service and mechanical shops, cold and dry storage, light manufacturing facilities, and equipment maintenance buildings.
Do you handle pre-engineered metal buildings?
Yes. We work with major Canadian PEMB suppliers and self-perform foundations, slabs, envelope, and interior fit-out for steel buildings.
Can you build through Fort McMurray winters?
We schedule envelope-critical work to take advantage of the build season and use heated hoarding, ground thawing, and cold-weather concrete practices to keep projects moving year-round.
Do you carry COR safety certification?
Our safety program is COR-aligned and we carry full WCB coverage and liability insurance. Documentation is provided before work begins.
How long does an industrial build take?
A typical 5,000–15,000 sq ft shop or warehouse runs 6 to 10 months from groundbreaking, depending on steel lead times and site conditions.
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Request a quote or contact us — call 780-714-1777 or email office@mjniprojects.com.