Whitewater Concrete
The Growth Driver Program is one of the best things I’ve done in my life. It was game-changing for the company and life-changing for me as Managing Partner.
Kyle Smith
Managing Partner
Innovation leader in supplying concrete products and services
About the company
Family business supplying concrete for commercial and residential projects, including some of Vancouver’s most iconic and complex buildings
Location: Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Industry: Poured concrete foundation and structure contractor
Entrepreneur challenge
Managing Partner Kyle Smith sought help to scale and improve stagnant margins, which were frustratingly low despite his company’s rapid growth. Smith also wanted to address a supply bottleneck that was hampering the business and contributing to lost opportunities.
BDC expertise
BDC’s Growth Driver Program worked with the Managing Partner to analyze the company’s challenges and coached him on a solution—launching a transformative new venture to gain control of a key input: rebar steel. Smith also took part in learning activities to improve his leadership skills and gain expert advice.
Results
- Margins jumped 10-fold.
- Major improvements to project completion time and customer satisfaction.
- Built pioneering rebar-making facility that is transforming the industry in the region.
- Boosted leadership skills and confidence.