Trotter & Morton

We Build The Right Team First

For over 90 years, Trotter and Morton have built on a reputation for being the finest in the construction industry. We are here from the first shovel in the ground to the final build and beyond with ongoing facility maintenance.

The Company Is Born

Our History

Trotter & Morton’s rich and diverse history spans for nearly a century. Over that time, we have grown in size, skill, and specialty. Who we are and where we've come from drives us to continue to move forward.

August 9, 1927

W.B. Trotter and Howard Morton partner to create Trotter & Morton.

1930s

T&M hires William (Curly) Watson, Alberta’s first certified ticketed plumber.

1940s

Curly Watson spends four years working on Airfield Hangars used in WWII for training.
T&M works on hangars in Calgary, Nanton, and Claresholm.
T&M works on Kananaskis and Medicine Hat POW camps.

2000s

T&M is hired as Electrical Construction Manager for the new Alberta Children’s Hospital, the first freestanding pediatric facility to be built in Canada in more than 20 years.
T&M added 3 new LINC franchises (Facility Services Kansas City MO, Facility Service San Antonio TX, Facility Service Seattle WA), Precision Metal, Bluebird Contracting Services, and purchased shares in Rambler Fabrication Inc.

We Are Trotter & Morton

About Us

In 1927, Trotter & Morton began its journey as a plumbing and heating company with a pioneering spirit.

Today, the Trotter & Morton Group of Companies continue as a diverse group of building trades experts from Vancouver to Winnipeg and Seattle to San Antonio. We offer a unique integrated solution for our client—beginning with site preparation, advancing through all aspects of construction, and continuing after the build with ongoing maintenance.

We are here for the build and beyond.

Report on Forced Labour in Canadian Supply Chains

Working Within our Community

Quality Is Always In Control

Core Values

Being in business for almost one hundred years means we have learned a few things about company values. Fostering core values that empower our employees, shape dynamic managers and create synergy between our teams, combine to serve our customers with the same respect and attention we give to everything.

Relationships

Our growth and success is the result of our reputation for integrity and the relationships that have been established

Quality

Our team will professionally deliver workmanship of the highest quality using the best practices

Safety

We provide training and establish policies that result in a safe work environment for all.

Entrepreneurialism

We encourage, recognize, promote, and reward entrepreneurialism and innovation

Collaboration

Our teams success is built on working towards a common goal aligned to everyone’s priorities.

Integrity

Our teams are honest, transparent and committed to doing what’s best for our customers, clients and our company

Solutions rooted in experience

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Quality and Safety

Trotter & Morton prides itself on providing our clients with the best service possible. To do that, we’ve created a Quality Management System (QMS) to establish a consistent level of quality on every project.

Indigenous Relations

Our organization values diversity and inclusion in our workforce and all facets of our business, and feels being reflective of the communities in which we work is crucial to our success.

Innovation and Technology

By utilizing the latest technologies in project management and estimating software, our team can effectively achieve & surpass our client’s requirements, managing time, budget, and scope on projects of all sizes.

Leadership

Our diverse group of leaders is the backbone of our company. They lead by example, continually promoting our values and beliefs, fostering ethical conduct, supporting diversity and ensuring the safety of our employees.