Our Mission and Purpose
RIVAL was formed to combine over 80 years of expertise in civil construction while creating economic opportunities for Indigenous communities.
We are a full-service civil construction joint venture with the expertise and capacity to take on complex projects across the Maritimes. The partnership between Red Island Contractors Inc. and Valcon Ltd. brings together specialized skills in site preparation, heavy civil construction, project management, and infrastructure development.
Beyond delivering high-quality construction, RIVAL is committed to Indigenous employment, training, and subcontracting, ensuring that each project provides lasting benefits to the communities it serves. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and long-term sustainability, RIVAL delivers reliable infrastructure solutions that meet the highest industry standards.
Strategic Partnership
RIVAL is a full-service civil construction joint venture built on a foundation of expertise, reliability, and a commitment to high-quality execution. Combining Red Island Contractors’ hands-on construction experience with Valcon Ltd.’s project management and infrastructure expertise, we deliver efficient, safe, and high-performing projects for government, municipal, and private-sector clients.
With strengths in civil construction, site preparation, road building, drainage solutions, and structural contracting, RIVAL has the capability to take projects from initial land clearing to full-scale infrastructure development. Our team ensures that every project is executed with precision, safety, and long-term sustainability in mind.
Leadership Team
Dana Francis
President
Beaver Paul
Business Development & Indigenous Benefits Lead
Cade Savoy
Chief Operating Officer
Andy Savoy
Strategic Advisor & Project Management Oversight