Forbes Bros. construction site

49+
Years Experience

Forbes Bros. Group
of Companies

Established in 1977, Forbes Bros. Group of Companies (FB Group of Companies) is a leading privately held utility construction company operating across North America. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, FB Group of Companies delivers construction services in:

✓Transmission
✓Distribution
✓Civil Underground Work
✓Substations
✓Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure

Expansion
Strategy

As part of our expansion strategy, we align with like-minded companies that share our values and bring complementary expertise and service offerings, allowing us to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions to our clients.

FB Group of Companies acquired multiple powerline construction companies:

  • RS Line Contracting Co in 1997
  • Interlake Powerline in 2013
  • Timberline Construction in 2017
  • Titan Electric and 307 Power in 2018
  • Valley Powerline and Remcon in 2019

We also diversified our operations with several acquisitions in recent years including Summit Telecom and HDI Hydrovac Services in 2016, and Bullet Boring in 2017.

Companies

Multiple Powerline
Construction Companies

Forbes Bros. Ltd. (Forbes Bros.) was incorporated in 1977 (formerly Remcon Ltd.) and they are the Canadian parent company of the FB Group of Companies.

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- 2017 - Forbes Bros Timberline Construction, Inc. (FB Timberline) is a non-union entity that operates across 16 eastern states.

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- 2018 - Titan Electric, Inc. (FB Titan) is a union entity that operates across twelve western states.

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FB Valley (Valley Power Line Contracting Ltd.) was incorporated in 2004 and joined the FB Group of Companies in 2019.

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Forbes Bros. Utilities Construction (FBUC) is a non-union entity that specializes in the construction and maintenance of electrical utility infrastructure.

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We also diversified our operations with several acquisitions in recent years including Summit Telecom and HDI Hydrovac Services in 2016, and Bullet Boring in 2017.

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Your Contractor of Choice.

100

Clients

Number of clients served throughout North America

1200

Employees

Number of employees within the Forbes Bros. Group of Companies

2500

Owned Equipment

Number of specialized owned construction units dedicated to T&D, substation, underground and telecommunication projects.

21281

Projects

Number of successfully completed projects

PurposeWorking Together To Build Things That Matter.

We Work Hard

We do what we say and are proud of our strong work ethic. We are our client’s contractor of choice.

We Deliver Solutions

We partner with our clients to bring practical solutions. We are innovative, reliable, and build high-quality projects on time.

We Work Safe

We do not compromise employee or project safety. We focus on 100% safe work, every day.

We Are Family

We collaborate and win together. We support our people and the communities where we live and work.

Company Milestones

1977 - 1987

Forbes Bros Ltd. is established by three hard-working brothers, Mark, Earl and Rob Forbes, in Saskatchewan, Canada. Later in this era a rebrand takes place and Remcon Ltd. is established.

1987-1997

Overall capacity is increased in distribution operations, underground infrastructure, and transmission line construction. Remcon Ltd. continues to firmly establish itself in the Canadian markets.

1997-1999

Strong work ethic and determination fuels Remcon's steady growth in Western Canada. During this period Remcon initiates an acquisition strategy to further ourselves throughout Western Canada.

1999-2009

Through continued success in the market, Remcon's family experiences further growth through the acquisition of RS Line Contr. Co. Ltd. while continuing a successful western Canadian expansion.

2009-2017

RS Line experiences growth via extensive, nation-wide electrical infrastructure build. A rebranding occurs, Forbes Bros. Ltd. becomes the parent company following a series of acquisitions.

2017-2019

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies further establishes itself as a North American wide organization with the acquisitions of FB Timberline (South Dakota), FB Titan (Wyoming), and FB Valley (BC).

“The safety culture at Forbes is unique”

Each and every person who works here believes in and supports our safety program. Not because they feel that they have to, but rather because they believe in it and feel/see the value in safety success. I know that my coworkers are looking out for me and vice versa.

J. Taylor – HSE Advisor, SK

“Forbes Bros is a family business and everyone treats you like family”

I really enjoy working with my team, we work in a fast-paced environment, but we still have fun. Forbes also takes the time to show they value their employees. You are not just a number. Forbes plans social activities throughout the year for their employees which I feel are very important to network with everyone.

L. Bjorkquist – AP Admin

“I would like to express my gratitude towards your company on completing your scope on the Pembina rail project on time and on budget”

I would like to express my gratitude towards your company on completing your scope on the Pembina rail project on time and on budget. Specifically, I want to mention that Forbes did not have any safety incidents on this project and that is rare. Considering the number of light poles Forbes installed (ground disturbance), fixtures/line installations (climbing poles) and working within a live rail yard (congested area) with numerous lines crossing live tracks. I’m pleased with the efforts from your company and I would refer Forbes to any company requiring your services.

D. Cox – Pembina Corporation