North Star is your proactive partner in project success. Whether it’s a new build or brownfield maintenance, our combination of skilled professionals and industry-leading technology means your project will be completed safely, on time and on budget. That is the direction North Star sets.
We work in challenging environments that require careful consideration and risk mitigation. Our in-house safety team proactively identifies potential hazards and develops safe work practices in close collaboration with the owner’s team. With a long history of working on industrial sites across Canada, we have the field-level experience to identify hazards and prevent injuries. More than just a paperwork exercise, we focus on developing robust, practical safety programs. From the ownership team to student interns, we believe that everyone deserves a safe workplace.
North Star Associates is an NLCSA member in good standing and is undergoing COR certification to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the safety of staff and clients.
Combining robust project controls with experienced construction management, North Star has a long history of successfully managing projects. Our advanced work pack methodology combines cost, schedule, safety and quality and ensures the efficient completion of projects in the mining, roadwork and energy industries.
The gold standard in project optimization, we integrate Advanced Work Package methodologies into all aspects of our work pack operations. We apply this disciplined, detailed approach to every step of the project, from Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) in the design phase to Installation and Maintenance Work Packages (IWPs/MWPs). This continuous improvement technique increases productivity and minimizes rework.
“Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) is a disciplined approach to improving project productivity and predictability. It accomplishes this by aligning planning and execution activities throughout the project life cycle, from project set-up to start-up and turnover.”—Construction Owners Association of Alberta.
A framework for planning and executing the work, our AWP system is more than a simple checklist. Starting with the correct drawings, specifications and plans, we schedule every aspect of the project. Using the Oracle Primavera suite, we identify and task tools, equipment, personnel and materials—all working together in a multidisciplinary environment. This unified approach eliminates standby time and unnecessary rework.
Combining field-level insight with regular communication, the North Star team produces timely, accurate reports to keep you informed. Through real-time tablet-based reporting, our field team feeds the project management office a stream of valuable data to identify issues and opportunities early. We integrate with your team to provide the information you need to make critical decisions. Seamless communication between you, the contractor and our team in the field means a safer worksite, fewer delays, better quality and lower costs.
For every project, we pair subject matter experts in the field with progressive technicians to create industry-leading project controls processes. Cost, schedule, change management, technical interface and quality professionals all work in unison to optimize your project at each phase. Combining seasoned professionals with cutting-edge technology under the direction of a senior project controls lead, we have the expertise and tools needed to de-risk your project.
Using a combination of industry-standard Oracle Primavera and in-house proprietary software, North Star is leading the local industry in efficiency and accountability. With automated reporting, world-class project controls and lifecycle integration, we can deliver projects quicker and more efficiently. Fully integrated, our team uses tablets in the field to collect data in real-time, which forms the basis for our detailed and efficient reporting.
Nothing replaces experience, especially on industrial brownfield sites. Our subject matter experts have more than 30 years of experience on average. They understand the big picture, from construction to maintenance. We integrate our SME team into all aspects of the North Star organization to ensure we produce practical designs, schedules and budgets. Millwrights, electricians, technicians and engineers: these irreplaceable resources are a pillar of the North Star advantage.
With an experienced team of construction coordinators and construction managers, we have the skills and experience required to complete your project safely and efficiently. As field-level construction monitors, we identify and resolve issues in real-time. Our field personnel create real-time reports with our automated reporting system. And it’s all seamlessly integrated with our robust project controls program through our Advanced Work Package program.
The high-stakes world of industrial projects has never been more challenging. Safety, regulatory compliance and schedule management are all critical to protecting the integrity of your project. Through dedicated risk-management reviews and ongoing oversight, the North Star team has the skills and expertise to identify and mitigate risks on your next project.
Our quality management team is fully integrated into each of our projects using our Advanced Work Package system. With a team of inspectors, engineers and subject matter experts working together in the field, we ensure compliance with industry standards and design specifications. Using an app-based inspection and verification program, we provide real-time, detailed reports. In addition to our project quality team, we also have standalone turnkey quality solutions where we integrate with an existing project team to deliver a quality mandate.
We work in challenging environments that require careful consideration and risk mitigation. Our in-house safety team proactively identifies potential hazards and develops safe work practices in close collaboration with the owner’s team. With a long history of working on industrial sites across Canada, we have the field-level experience to identify hazards and prevent injuries. More than just a paperwork exercise, we focus on developing robust, practical safety programs. From the ownership team to student interns, we believe that everyone deserves a safe workplace.
North Star Associates is an NLCSA member in good standing and is undergoing COR certification to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the safety of staff and clients.
Combining robust project controls with experienced construction management, North Star has a long history of successfully managing projects. Our advanced work pack methodology combines cost, schedule, safety and quality and ensures the efficient completion of projects in the mining, roadwork and energy industries.
The gold standard in project optimization, we integrate Advanced Work Package methodologies into all aspects of our work pack operations. We apply this disciplined, detailed approach to every step of the project, from Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) in the design phase to Installation and Maintenance Work Packages (IWPs/MWPs). This continuous improvement technique increases productivity and minimizes rework.
“Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) is a disciplined approach to improving project productivity and predictability. It accomplishes this by aligning planning and execution activities throughout the project life cycle, from project set-up to start-up and turnover.”—Construction Owners Association of Alberta.
A framework for planning and executing the work, our AWP system is more than a simple checklist. Starting with the correct drawings, specifications and plans, we schedule every aspect of the project. Using the Oracle Primavera suite, we identify and task tools, equipment, personnel and materials—all working together in a multidisciplinary environment. This unified approach eliminates standby time and unnecessary rework.
Combining field-level insight with regular communication, the North Star team produces timely, accurate reports to keep you informed. Through real-time tablet-based reporting, our field team feeds the project management office a stream of valuable data to identify issues and opportunities early. We integrate with your team to provide the information you need to make critical decisions. Seamless communication between you, the contractor and our team in the field means a safer worksite, fewer delays, better quality and lower costs.
For every project, we pair subject matter experts in the field with progressive technicians to create industry-leading project controls processes. Cost, schedule, change management, technical interface and quality professionals all work in unison to optimize your project at each phase. Combining seasoned professionals with cutting-edge technology under the direction of a senior project controls lead, we have the expertise and tools needed to de-risk your project.
Using a combination of industry-standard Oracle Primavera and in-house proprietary software, North Star is leading the local industry in efficiency and accountability. With automated reporting, world-class project controls and lifecycle integration, we can deliver projects quicker and more efficiently. Fully integrated, our team uses tablets in the field to collect data in real-time, which forms the basis for our detailed and efficient reporting.
Nothing replaces experience, especially on industrial brownfield sites. Our subject matter experts have more than 30 years of experience on average. They understand the big picture, from construction to maintenance. We integrate our SME team into all aspects of the North Star organization to ensure we produce practical designs, schedules and budgets. Millwrights, electricians, technicians and engineers: these irreplaceable resources are a pillar of the North Star advantage.
With an experienced team of construction coordinators and construction managers, we have the skills and experience required to complete your project safely and efficiently. As field-level construction monitors, we identify and resolve issues in real-time. Our field personnel create real-time reports with our automated reporting system. And it’s all seamlessly integrated with our robust project controls program through our Advanced Work Package program.
The high-stakes world of industrial projects has never been more challenging. Safety, regulatory compliance and schedule management are all critical to protecting the integrity of your project. Through dedicated risk-management reviews and ongoing oversight, the North Star team has the skills and expertise to identify and mitigate risks on your next project.
Our quality management team is fully integrated into each of our projects using our Advanced Work Package system. With a team of inspectors, engineers and subject matter experts working together in the field, we ensure compliance with industry standards and design specifications. Using an app-based inspection and verification program, we provide real-time, detailed reports. In addition to our project quality team, we also have standalone turnkey quality solutions where we integrate with an existing project team to deliver a quality mandate.
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