Acho Arctic Construction

Acho Arctic Construction Joint Venture

Strengthening Northern Capacity Through Partnership, Experience, and Indigenous Leadership

Acho Arctic Construction Joint Venture is an Indigenous-owned partnership between the Acho Dene Koe Group of Companies and Arctic Construction Ltd. (ACL) of Fort St. John, British Columbia. Formed in December 2024, this joint venture expands construction capacity across the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and British Columbia, strengthening the presence of Beaver Enterprises Limited Partnership for larger and more complex projects.

  • Who We Are

Acho Arctic Construction brings together the community‑driven vision of the Acho Dene Koe Group of Companies with the proven expertise of Arctic Construction Ltd.—a fourth‑generation civil construction company founded in 1953.

Arctic Construction Ltd., locally known in British Columbia as – ACL has played a foundational role in developing Northern BC’s oil and gas fields and continues to deliver high‑quality civil, resource, and infrastructure projects across Northern BC, Northern Alberta, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.

This partnership creates a powerful combination of Indigenous leadership, regional experience, and technical capability, enabling us to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality construction services throughout remote and northern regions.

  • Ownership of the partnership is structured as follows:
  • 51% held by ADK Holdings Ltd.
  • 49% held by Arctic Construction Ltd.

Acho Arctic Construction Joint Venture is registered with the Indigenous Business Directory of the Government of Canada and qualifies under the Government of Northwest Territories’ Business Incentive Policy (BIP).

  • Our Services
As a recognized mid sized civil construction company, ACL contributes a full suite of capabilities to the joint venture, including:
  • Resource site development
  • Road and lease construction
  • Civil construction and earthworks
  • Mine and energy facility commissioning
  • Reclamation and remediation
  • Infrastructure development in remote and northern regions

With decades of experience, modern equipment, and a skilled workforce, we ensure every project is delivered with precision, safety, and reliability—even in the most logistically challenging environments.

  • Insurance, Bonding & Compliance

ACL maintains the full suite of insurance and bonding required for public and private sector construction projects:

  • Commercial General Liability (CGL)
  • Contractor’s All Risk coverage
  • Additional policy lines appropriate to construction operations
  • Bonding capacity for tenders and awarded contracts
  • Specific limits and surety details are available with tender submissions
  • Insurance certificates and bonding letters provided upon request

 

We also maintain Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) coverage in both British Columbia and the Northwest Territories, and we are registered with the Hamlet of Fort Liard as a business.

  • Safety Leadership

As found with Beaver Enterprises Limited Partnership, safety is foundational to our operations for Acho Arctic Construction Joint Venture. Through our partnership, ACL has brought new partnership safety systems that meet or exceed all applicable provincial and territorial legislation. This includes:

  • Yukon COR Certified Safety Management System
  • BC COR Certification
  • NWT COR Certification

 

These systems promote active participation from all employees and have contributed to ACL’s outstanding safety performance, including exceptional results in lost‑time and medical‑aid metrics.

  • Environmental Responsibility

ACL through the joint venture partnership is committed to sound environmental practices and regulatory compliance. Our approach includes:

  • Use of industry best practices
  • Strong relationships with environmental agencies
  • Detailed pre‑work planning
  • Step‑by‑step supervision and quality control monitoring
  • Construction techniques tailored to site‑specific environmental conditions

 

This ensures that every project is delivered responsibly, sustainably, and with respect for the land and communities we serve.

  • Our Strength

Acho Arctic Construction is built on:

  • Indigenous ownership and participation
  • Four generations of construction expertise
  • A skilled, loyal workforce
  • A proven track record in remote and northern environments
  • A commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship

 

Together, we are positioned to deliver high‑value civil and infrastructure projects that support community development, resource growth, and long‑term economic opportunity across the North.

  • Contact Us
To learn more about Acho Arctic Construction JV, please contact us at our offices below. Our general response time is one business day.
Telephone numbers:
(Fort Liard) (867) 770-4571 ext. 1
(Fort St John) (250) 785-8995
Contact Address:
P.O Box 6159 Stn Main,
Fort St. John, BC V1J 4H7
Email: info@arctic-const.ca.
Website of our partner: www.arctic-const.ca