ACS Blog
Construction News & Case Studies
Welcome to our blog. Here you’ll find news stories, updates, and project case studies. As the Bow Valley’s largest, and most reputable commercial construction company, we always have lots of great local business and community news to share!
Building a More Diverse Construction Industry in Alberta
Diversity, Equity & InclusionBlog ARTICLEDiversity, Equity & InclusionBlog ArticleBuilding a More Diverse Construction Industry in AlbertaDiversity and inclusion in the construction industry shouldn’t be something to strive for, it should be the norm.Imagine...
A Strong Foundation: How ACS’s Commitment to Community Supported a Decade of Growth
10th Anniversary: 2024BlogAshton Construction Services10th Anniversary: 2024BlogAshton Construction ServicesA Strong Foundation: How ACS’s Commitment to Community Supported a Decade of Growth It’s a momentous time at Ashton Construction Services (ACS). This year,...
How ACS Helps Lake Louise Ski Resort Provide Employees with Affordable, Modern Housing
Employee HousingCase StudyLake Louise Ski ResortEmployee HousingCase Study Lake Louise Ski ResortHow ACS Helps Lake Louise Ski Resort Provide Employees with Affordable, Modern HousingMeeting a need for convenient, affordable housing Housing is limited for employees...
Community First: How ACS and Eclipse Coffee Roasters Cemented a Lasting Partnership
Food & Beverage Case StudyEclipse Coffee RoastersFood & Beverage Case StudyEclipse Coffee RoastersCASE STUDY: Community First: How ACS and Eclipse Coffee Roasters Cemented a Lasting PartnershipA budding relationship Eclipse Coffee Roasters first hired Ashton...
Is Your Business a Force For Good? Here’s Why It Should Be.
CommunityForce For GoodCommunityForce For GoodIs Your Business a Force For Good? Here’s Why It Should Be. Over the past decade, corporate social responsibility—making sure your business is a force for good—has become a major talking point in the business community. In...
Commercial Construction Project Checklist
Commercial ConstructionProjectChecklistCommercial ConstructionProjectChecklistCommercial Construction Project Checklist 8 Steps to Successfully Manage Your Project in the Bow ValleyBuilding your dream business in the Bow Valley is a highly rewarding journey—but the...
How Banff Sport Medicine Chose Local and Gained a Transparent, Reliable Partnership with ACS
Health Care ConstructionCase StudyBanff Sport MedicineHealth Care ConstructionCase StudyBanff Sport MedicineCASE STUDY: How Banff Sport Medicine Chose Local and Gained a Transparent, Reliable Partnership with ACSHelping people attain a better quality of life Banff...
Building Affordable Housing in Canmore—Without Sacrificing Quality
Community HousingBlog ArticleCommunity HousingBlog ArticleBuilding Affordable Housing in Canmore—Without Sacrificing QualityFinding affordable housing is a global struggle—one that the World Bank expects to impact 1.6 billion people by 2025. In Canada, only 26% of...
ACS Recognized as the Bow Valley’s Workplace of the Year 2023
About ACSBlog ArticleAbout ACSBlog ArticleACS Recognized as the Bow Valley’s Workplace of the Year 2023The team at Ashton Construction Services (ACS) is the beating heart of our business. We owe our success as one of the leading construction companies in the Bow...
How Nest Design and Drafting Studio Creates Beautiful, Functional Spaces
Commercial & Multi-family ConstructionCase StudyNest Design & Drafting StudioCommercial & Multi-family Construction Case StudyNest Design & Drafting StudioCASE STUDY: How Nest Design and Drafting Studio Creates Beautiful, Functional Spaces with ACSThe...
Safety Starts at the Top: Construction Site Safety Tips with ACS & BVS Canada
About ACSBlog ArticleAbout ACSBlog ArticleSafety Starts at the Top: Construction Site Safety TipsKeeping everyone safe on a commercial construction site takes a carefully implemented safety program — one that’s built from industry regulations and a comprehensive list...
How Devonian Properties Brought a 40-unit Multi-family Build to Market
Multi-Family ProjectCase StudyDevonian PropertiesMulti-Family ProjectCase StudyDevonian PropertiesCASE STUDY: How Devonian Properties Brought a 40-Unit Multi-Family Build to Market with ACSPhoto: Ashton Construction ServicesCommitted to excellence Devonian Properties...
How Take a Hike Market Brought its Vision to Life in a 3-Month Window
Food & Beverage ProjectCase StudyTake a Hike marketFood & Beverage ProjectCase StudyTake a Hike MarketCASE STUDY: How Take a Hike Market Brought its Vision to Life in a 3-Month Construction Window with ACSNew entrepreneurs with a big dream Amanda Winston and...
How to Choose the Best Commercial Construction Company
About ACSBlog ArticleAbout ACSBlog ArticleHow to Choose the Best Commercial Construction Management CompanyBeautiful commercial spaces don’t just happen. Endless small details are carefully planned and executed to bring the perfect space to life. When beginning a...
How The Alder Cafe + Grocery Opened a 100-Seat Venue with ACS
Food & Beverage ProjectCase StudyThe Alder Cafe + GroceryFood & Beverage ProjectCase StudyThe Alder Cafe + GroceryCASE STUDY: How The Alder Cafe + Grocery Opened a 100-Seat Cafe and Grocery Store with ACSA community-minded vision When Bow Valley food and...
Meet ACS: Our Commercial Construction Company’s Evolution
About ACSBlogArticleAbout ACSBlogArticleMeet ACS: Our Commercial Construction Company’s EvolutionToday, Ashton Construction Services (ACS) is the Bow Valley’s largest commercial construction firm. But like many businesses, ACS started from humble beginnings. Founder...
How Wild Life Distillery Increased Production Capacity Tenfold
Special ProjectCase Study Wild Life DistillerySpecial ProjectCase StudyWild Life DistilleryCASE STUDY: How Wild Life Distillery Increased Production Capacity Tenfold with ACSPhoto: Silckerodt PhotographyDedicated to growth Wild Life Distillery co-founders Keith...
How Fergus & Bix Realized its Dream of Opening in Canmore
Food & Beverage ProjectCase StudyFergus & Bix Restaurant & Beer MarketFood & Beverage ProjectCase StudyFergus & Bix Restaurant & Beer MarketHow Fergus & Bix Realized its Dream of Opening a Canmore Restaurant with ACSSeeking an experienced...
How Rocky Mountain Soap Co Completes 100% of Construction Projects
Retail ProjectCase StudyRocky Mountain Soap Co.Retail ProjectCase StudyRocky Mountain Soap Co.How Rocky Mountain Soap Co Completes 100% of Construction Projects on Time and on Budget with ACSPhoto: Lua Williams PhotographyA national brand Rocky Mountain Soap Co has...
