Getting The Job Done. With over 2500 pieces of specialized owned construction equipment across North America, we’re capable to exceed the demands of any project size or timeline. Find out more by visiting forbesbrosgroup.com.
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Construction
Edmonton, AB 7,341 followers
North America's most practical, respected and reliable Utility Constructor
About us
Forbes Bros, incorporated in 1977, has grown to become one of North America’s largest privately-held utility construction contractors. Forbes Bros has expanded from its original base of operations in the province of Saskatchewan across North America. Over that period Forbes Bros has grown geographically as well as through acquisition. Forbes Bros has acquired four powerline construction companies; RS Line Contr. Co in 1997, Interlake Powerline in 2014, Timberline Construction in 2017, and Titan Electric Inc in 2018. Forbes Bros has also diversified its operations with several acquisitions over the last several years; Summit Telecom and HPS Hydrovac Services in 2016 and Bullet Boring in 2017. Forbes Bros currently has its head office in Edmonton, Alberta with Canadian corporate offices located in Calgary (AB), Prince Albert (SK), Winnipeg (MB) and Toronto (ON). Our US operations have offices Rapid City (SD), Williston (ND), Casper (WY), Seattle (WA), Salt Lake City (UT), and Salem (UT). Forbes Bros fleet management team has the experience and capability to meet the needs of multiple large-scale transmission projects simultaneously. With over 2500 pieces of owned construction equipment including 6 full sets of stringing gear, an experienced team of field mechanics who are deployed on every project, and 6 major repair shops across North America, Forbes Bros is capable of surging up to meet any project size or timeline.
- Website
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www.forbesbrosgroup.com
External link for Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
- Industry
- Construction
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Edmonton, AB
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1976
- Specialties
- Powerline Construction, Powerline Maintenance, Substation, Transmission, Renewables, Telecommunication, Distribution, and Horizontal Directional Drilling and Hydrovac
Locations
Employees at Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
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Matthew Gates
Senior Biologist
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Kathy Johnson, CPA, CMA
Vice President, Finance at Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
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Fauzia Lalani, P. Eng, eMBA
Leadership | Strategy | ESG | Commercial | Engineering | Digital Transformation, Communications and Change Management | Stakeholder Relations |…
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Trina Cooper
Strategic Partner & Career Strategist
Updates
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At Forbes Bros. Group of Companies, we are shaping a sustainable future in powerline construction. From bidding to closeout, we ensure our projects meet or exceed regulatory and client requirements — delivering results that are as green as they are efficient. #Sustainability #Environment #PowerlineConstruction
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The Canadian Council for Indigenous Business Supply Change team is hosting a full-day Indigenous Procurement Event on March 27th in Toronto, Ontario and Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is attending! Now, more than ever, it’s important to come together and learn how we can increase Indigenous participation in Canadian supply chains. https://lnkd.in/gFp6u2cv Register today to join us at the event. We look forward to seeing you there! #networking #networkingevent #events #indigenousbusiness #businessevents #business #CCIB #indigenousleaders
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Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is attending #DISTRIBUTECH25, the premier transmission & distribution event, on March 24-27, 2025! We can't wait to dive into the latest industry trends, connect with the best, and explore cutting-edge technologies. Who is joining us in Dallas, Texas? https://lnkd.in/dFgwPMSb #transmission #distribution #technology #networking #networkingevent #events
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We are excited to welcome Becky Thompson to the Forbes Bros. Group of Companies as General Counsel. Becky has built a diverse career spanning geology, law, and corporate counsel roles across industries such as oil and gas, hospitality, and fintech. Throughout her legal career, she has specialized in compliance, risk mitigation, and contract negotiations, helping businesses navigate complex regulatory landscapes. At Forbes Bros. Group of Companies, she will serve as a strategic business partner, developing proactive compliance processes, fostering operational efficiencies, and supporting long-term business success. Please join us in welcoming Becky to the Forbes Bros. Group of Companies! #EmployeeSpotlight #Legal
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We are an exhibitor at the 2nd annual SPARK 2025! Indigenous Youth Careers Conference in Edmonton, Alberta! If you are attending the SPARK conference, stop by our display on March 19th and learn about an exciting career with Forbes Bros. Group of Companies. There will be over 300 youth attendees, 80 exhibitors, and inspiring youth role models. Explore sparkcareers.ca for details on the agenda and presenters. #SPARK2025 #YouthEmpowerment #CareerConference
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We are celebrating International Women's Day today, March 8, 2025, and Women in Construction Week this past week, March 2 - 8, 2025. At Forbes Bros. Group of Companies, the amazing team we work with #AccelerateAction on job sites and in the office daily. #IWD2025 #internationalwomensday #wicweek #wicweek2025 #womeninconstructionweek2025
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The two-month countdown is on! As a champion sponsor for the upcoming 8th Annual FNMPC Conference, “Valuing Reconciliation in Global Markets,” Forbes Bros. Group of Companies looks forward to connecting with the 1,600+ investment and industry experts, policymakers, and Indigenous leaders to learn how reconciliation strengthens both commercial success & project sustainability. Secure your spot now and join us in unlocking our future economy through Indigenous partnerships: https://lnkd.in/g4ZKeYFC #FNMPC2025 #VRGM
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"Today is Family Day. At Forbes Bros. Group of Companies, family isn’t just a value—it’s how we work. As a family-owned business, we look out for each other the same way we tackle projects: with commitment and a focus on getting the job done safely and successfully. Whether in the field or in the office, we operate as one team, each of us an essential part of the business." - Matthew Forbes, CEO #FamilyDay #Family #FamilyBusiness
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At Forbes Bros. Group of Companies, our team makes road safety a number one priority. Here's some information about distracted driving that will make you think twice before you pick up your cell phone the next time you're behind the wheel! Distracted drivers experience inattention blindness. One study tracked the eye movements of drivers who were using hands-free phones, and again when these drivers were not on the phone. The boxes in Figures 1 and 2 show where drivers looked. In addition to looking less at the periphery, drivers using handsfree phones reduced their visual monitoring of instruments and mirrors, and some drivers entirely abandoned those tasks. Cognitively distracted people fail to see up to 50% of the information in their environment. When the brain is busy elsewhere, there is four times greater risk of an accident. #ForbesBrosSafetyTips #Safety #DistractedDriving #RoadSafety #SafeDriving #Responsibility
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