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CALGARY, Sept. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - Stuart Olson Inc. (TSX: SOX, SOX.DB.A) ("Stuart Olson" or the "Company") today announced that its Buildings Group has been awarded approximately $130 million in new contracts.
The Buildings Group has secured awards that include the construction of a private sector light industrial facility in Western Canada and a construction management award to build a new student residence at a post secondary institution in Ontario. These awards have a combined value of approximately $130 million and will be added to backlog in the third quarter of 2019.
"These new contract awards are important wins for our Buildings Group," said David LeMay, Stuart Olson's President and CEO. "They reflect our strong relationships with repeat clients, highlight our revenue diversification strategy and emphasize our expertise in the construction management delivery model."
About Stuart Olson Inc.
Stuart Olson Inc. provides general contracting and electrical building systems contracting in the public and private construction markets as well as general contracting, electrical, mechanical and specialty trades, such as insulation, cladding and asbestos abatement, in the industrial construction and services market. The Company operates office locations and projects throughout Western Canada, Ontario and the territories. Stuart Olson was recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers in 2019 for the third consecutive year. Stuart Olson's common shares and convertible debentures are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols "SOX" and "SOX.DB.A", respectively. www.stuartolson.com
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