Earthworks
& Grading
Moving More Than Dirt, Moving Projects Forward
Large-scale earthworks demand precision, production, and disciplined execution. With one of Alberta’s most capable heavy civil fleets, over 325 pieces of equipment, Whissell delivers mass excavation, grading, and site development at scale. From Greenfield sites to complex industrial facilities, we shape the land to set every project up for success. When the schedule is aggressive and the volumes are high, we bring the horsepower and the planning to match.
Our Expertise Includes:
- Mass excavation and bulk earthmoving
- Site grading and contouring
- Structural fills and compaction
- Pad construction
- Pond and stormwater management systems
- Road building and subgrade preparation
- Slope stabilization and embankments
- Landfill cell construction and capping
Fleet & Technology
Production is only as strong as the equipment behind it
We continually reinvest in equipment modernization to improve accuracy, reduce rework, and enhance site safety.
Our modern fleet includes:
- Large excavators and loaders
- Dozers and graders
- Scrapers and articulated haul trucks
- GPS-integrated machine control systems
- Proximity warning and safety technology
Market Segments
Industrial Sites
Mass grading and pad construction for energy facilities, renewable projects, processing plants, and landfill developments. We understand tolerance requirements, phasing, and multi-trade coordination in active environments.
Infrastructure Project
Road expansions, embankments, stormwater systems, and public infrastructure requiring detailed compaction standards and strict inspection protocols.
Urban Development
Full subdivision earthworks packages balancing production efficiency with utility coordination, environmental protection, and inspection compliance.
Project Case Studies
Maverick YYC Amazon Warehouse
Dream 50 Building Earthworks & Underground
Rocky Mountain Motorsports Phase 1
Big Sky Solar Field / Firefly Substation Pad
Three Sisters Village Phase 1 – Earthworks & Underground
Medicine Hills / Trinity Hills
Interlink Logistics Park – Site Grading & Underground
194th Street Priddis Slough Crossing – Earthworks & Underground
