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Innovative Construction

Stay up to date with the latest developments, achievements, and industry recognition earned by ASL.

our commitment

Empowering Progress Through Innovation

At ASL, innovation has been our driving force since 1975. It all began with our founder’s vision to transform a bulldozer into a specialized tile drainage plow, a game-changing invention that marked the beginning of our legacy as trailblazers in the construction industry.

For fifty years, we’ve led the way by pushing the limits of what’s possible – constantly evolving our team, tools, and workflows to challenge the status quo and build a better tomorrow. Guided by our core value of “Best Idea Wins,” we cultivate an environment where creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement thrive.

First

In-house Topographic Drone Surveys in Ottawa
R.O.A.D.S to Success Training & Development Program in Ottawa
Hybrid Electric Bulldozer in Eastern Ontario
Underground Fiber Optic Cable Installation in Canada

Largest

Fleet of Tilt-Rotators for Construction in North America
Fleet of GPS Machine Control Excavators in Ottawa

Pioneered

Integrated Earthworks Program
Foundation Builder Program
Subdivision Heat Mapping Program
Automated As-Built Reporting
Early Adopters to GPS Grade Control, Tilt Rotators, and Aerial Lidar Scanning

2024 GOHBA Innovation Award Recipient

ASL was one of the proud recipients of the Innovation Award: Production Home of the Year at the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association’s 41st annual Housing Design Awards for our Geoexchange work on the 2023 Minto Dream Home, designed and built for CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery.

Looking ahead, ASL is committed to continuing our legacy as industry leaders in innovation. By embracing new technologies, refining our processes, and empowering our team to push boundaries, we will continue shaping the future of construction.