Who We Are
Clearwater Inu Construction Management LP (“Clearwater Inu”) is a majority Indigenous-owned, CCAB-registered and IBD-registered construction management and fabrication firm contractor specializing in heavy civil
infrastructure, structural steel fabrication, and buried asset rehabilitation across Canada.
We combine the advanced fabrication capabilities of the Clearwater Group of Companies with Indigenous
leadership and partnership models that strengthen Canadian supply chains, advance economic reconciliation, and deliver modern infrastructure to defence, utility, transportation, industrial, and municipal clients.
Clearwater Inu is uniquely positioned at the linking of:
- Indigenous ownership (PSIB-eligible; CCAB Registered, IBD Registered)
- Advanced manufacturing capacity (structural steel fabrication and robotic welding)
- Nationwide heavy civil experience (roadways, bridges, waterways, sewers, industrial facilities)
- Defence and government procurement systems (GC, DND, PSPC)
Core Capabilities
- Heavy Civil & Industrial Construction Support
- Roads, highways, , marine/port infrastructure, transit and rail support
- Industrial facility construction (petrochemical, power, energy, utilities)
- Specialty concrete works, coatings, waterproofing, soil stabilization
- Construction equipment support and site services
- Structural Steel Fabrication & Assembly
- Precision machining, Robotic plasma cutting, CNC profiling, robotic welding
- Fabrication of bolted, welded, riveted, and modular steel assemblies
- Structural steel profiling for bridges, buildings, industrial plants, and defence structures
- Buried Asset Rehabilitation & Sewer/Water Infrastructure
- Trenchless rehabilitation integration of buried assets using CIPP, SIPP, SAPL, CFRP, Fold & Form
- Condition Assessments of gravity piping, process pipes, and fire protection systems
- Advanced asset surveys with multi-sensor, NDT, and acoustic technologies
- Defence Infrastructure & Strategic Fabrication
- Fabrication for military bases, air bases, defence buildings and structures and facilities
- Components for DND facilities and equipment, NORAD modernization, and allied partners
- Secure procurement alignment via PSIB, CCIB, and IBD registry
- Project Management & Indigenous Engagement
- Indigenous-led team providing end-to-end PMO support
- Partnering with primes for PSIB set-asides and Indigenous participation goals
- Supply-chain integration, documentation, vendor prequalification
- Environmental planning, safety, and regulatory alignment
Differentiators
Indigenous Ownership + Industrial Capability
Clearwater Inu brings together Indigenous ownership with robust industrial manufacturing and construction capacity—uncommon in the procurement landscape.
Integrated Group of Companies
Supported by Clearwater Structures Inc., Clearwater Municipal Services, Clearwater Pipe Triage, and The Ganawa Company Ltd.
Buried Asset Specialization
Unique expertise in sewer, watermain, culvert, and manhole rehabilitation—critical for municipalities, transportation agencies, and defence infrastructure projects.
Regulatory Certifications s Procurement Readiness
- Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) — Registered
- Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) — CAB/CIBB Program
- PSIB Eligible (Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business)
- Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation — Registry Group 034
Industry Codes
NAICS Codes (North American Industry Classification System)
Classifies by industry sector, required for IBD, CCAB, PSIB, OPG, DND procurement, vendor registration, Provincial and Municipal procurement portals, business directories, government grants and tax programs
- 221118 – Industrial Power Plant Facility Support, Fabrication & Installation
- 221320, 238160, 238220– Water & Sewer Utilities Maintenance and Rehabilitation
- 236210 – Industrial Building & Structure Construction, Indigenous-led Construction Management
- 236220 – Commercial / Institutional / Defence Building & Infrastructure Construction
- 237310, 237990 – Highway, Street, Bridge, Road/Airfield & Marine Construction
- 238110, 238120 – Structural & Poured Concrete Work and Foundation Construction
- 332312, 332313, 332322 – Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing, Ship Components
- 332721, 332722 – Precision Machining & Welding
- 561210, 921190 – Facilities Support Services, Defence Services
GSIN Codes (Goods and Services Identification Number)
Used for Federal PSPC, DND, ISC tenders, RFPs, defence and infrastructure procurement, CanadaBuys
- 5131C – Highways, Roads, Railways, Airfield Runways
- 5132A – Elevated Highways, Bridges, Tunnels
- 5133C, 5133D – Waterways, Harbours, Dams, Sewers & Drainage
- 5134A, 5134B – Power Distribution, Transmission Lines, Liquid Pipeline Systems
- 5136A – Mining & Industrial Facility Work
- 5139A, 5139C – General Heavy Construction, Major Defence Infrastructure, Marine Upgrades
- 5154A – Structural Concrete Work for Utilities & Buildings
- 5155C, 5155D – Structural Steel Fabrication & Welding
UNSPSC Codes (United Nations Standard Products and Services Code)
Used by prime contractors, engineering firms, best for item/service matching, procurement categories
- 232718, 251915, 252016, – Air Transportation Support, Shipyard Components
- 301031, 301036, 301219, – Rails & Transport infrastructure components
- 312817, 313316, 313614, 313411, 313512, 313915-313917, 312311-312312 – Structural Fabrication &
Manufacturing Assemblies
- 721029, 721033, 721410, 721411, 721412, 721527, 721544 – Large Scale Civil Works
- 771015-77116 – Environmental Assessments, Cleanup, Assessments and Rehabilitation
- 801015, 831016 – Water & Sewer Utilities and Project Management
- 921123, 951218, 951224, 951227 – Defence Buildings, Compounds, Infrastructure Support
Contact Us
Gord Henrich, Strategic Operations & Partnerships, 226-923-0602, gordh@clearwaterinu.com Mark Phipott, President and General Manager, 905-550-7913, markp@clearwaterstructures.ca
