We offer superior project management, in depth construction expertise and innovative solutions to meet the unique challenges that building in the Arctic can pose. We have capitalized on and have utilized these experiences in our quest to be the premier provider of fully engineered, value for dollar turnkey projects.
Dowland is able to service a wide range of clients who require a knowledgeable and performance based contractor to complete commercial, industrial, institutional, and design-build projects. In addition we offer environmental clean-up, construction for mining and support for oil and gas explorations.
Construction Management
Proper planning, logistics, technology, efficient resource utilization and industry standard methodologies are key factors in successful project management and our track record speaks for itself. With our extensive project management experience and highly skilled people, Dowland is able to apply innovative approaches to construction projects that saves time, money and minimize disruption. Dowland invests a great deal of time in pre-planning and believes quality is in the attention to the details. Since no two construction projects are alike Dowland has a variety of construction management structures available. Our goal is to help our clients choose the best option for their needs and then work within the flexibility of that framework to custom design a successful solution.
Design/Build
Design-build construction constitutes a major part of Dowland business. The diverse geographic locations of our projects require that we focus a tremendous amount of attention to pre-planning and ingenuity, to ensure the successful completion of our projects, on time and on budget. On-site changes are seldom required when a comprehensive plan is derived and executed.
General Contracting
Building in the harsh arctic environment requires attention to good building envelope technology and energy efficiency, especially in today’s increasing energy cost. With our extensive operations throughout the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alberta and Alaska, we have the skilled people, financial resources, administrative depth and physical assets to complete many projects.
Oil & Gas Services
Dowland offers the following services to the Oil & Gas Industry:
Ice-profiling with Digital Mapping
Pressure Testing
Conductor hole drilling
Pipefitting & Welder Services
Tank Cleaning, Inspection and Repair
Explosives supply (DYNO Nobel)
Foundation Installations & Soil Investigations
Dowland has truck-mounted auger and air drills available for installation of pile foundations, conductor hole drilling and geotechnical drilling & testing.
Logistics
Material handling and shipping is crucial on northern projects and Dowland has extensive experience in all aspects of logistics. We have shipped on winter ice roads, by barges, by ship and by air and have an excellent record of material handling. Dowland consistently rises above any logistical challenge by having people and materials arrive at the right place and on time.