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Dawson Group at the 2024 Pride Parade in Kamloops, British Columbia

At Dawson Group, community is at the heart of everything we do. Across all our companies—Dawson Civil, Dawson Construction, Dawson Road Maintenance, Dawson Idealease, andDawson International Truck Centres— we are committed to creating lasting connections and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Whether we’re working on large-scale infrastructure projects, partnering with local organizations, or celebrating the hard work and dedication of our employees, we’re focused on fostering strong relationships with First Nations and the communities we serve throughout British Columbia.

We believe in the power of community, and that’s why we actively support initiatives that uplift and enrich the lives of those around us. From volunteering at sponsored events to donating time and resources to local causes, our teams are dedicated to building more than just infrastructure in British Columbia—they’re building stronger, more vibrant communities.

On this page, you’ll find updates on our latest projects, community initiatives, team achievements, and real-life examples of how our teams demonstrate our core values every day. Supporting non-profit events, championing safety, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainability in the workplace—each story reflects the positive impact Dawson Group is making. Together, we’re creating a better tomorrow—one project, one initiative, and one connection at a time.

Keeping in step with social progress

The Dawson Group is the largest B.C.-owned group of private construction companies. The group's main bent is civil engineering construction, principally public works. "Because this is our principal thrust, we are subject to the decisions of various elected representatives

In the field…

It is difficult to segregate management personnel from the operating people as almost all of Dawson's management team members have arrived there via the field. They both are essential to the success of the Dawson Group of companies. Among Dawson's operating people are some of th

Turning the pages of Dawson history

Constructional challenges helped build an enviable fund of expertise ''A bridge is a thing of steel and concrete built by man to carry a highway from one point of land to another. But it is also much more than that- it is a monument to those who conceive and design it and to

Sanson was pioneer of gunite, shotcrete

One of the most valuable members of the Dawson Group of companies is Sansan Installations Ltd., leading gunite contractor in British Columbia. General manager of the company, T.T. (Terry) Learmouth works closely with Vice-president Lloyd Blain and through their team-work and