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January 25, 2021

2021 Construction Outlook

Contractors rose to the occasion in 2020, demonstrating, yet again, their resiliency and adaptability in the face of adversity. See our…

January 13, 2021

SAVE THE DATE – 2021 National Construction Conference

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September 17, 2020

Peter Toole – Appointment

Petrela Winter Welcomes Peter Toole!

May 15, 2020

Construction Site Reopening Guide

With Ontario’s announcement yesterday to lift remaining shutdowns on construction projects, work now resumes on most construction sites across the…

May 7, 2020

Top 10 Questions Asked by Petrela Winter Clients During COVID-19

Through these challenging times, we’ve been busy attending to the needs of our contractor clients and helping them manage the…

April 21, 2020

Risk Insights – COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance

Business Interruption Insurance, in the context of the construction business and Covid-19.

April 17, 2020

2019 Canadian Surety Results

Back by popular demand, the 2019 “Petrela Winter Surety Benchmarker”, showcasing Canadian surety results! Contact us with any questions or…

April 17, 2020

Shawn McCallum – Announcement

Please join us in congratulating Shawn McCallum as he is promoted to Partner and London Branch Manager.

April 12, 2020

Managing Temporary Project Suspensions

This Article was written especially for, and will be particularly important to Prime Contractors, who have the contractual responsibility for…

March 25, 2020

COVID-19 – Surety Insights

We’re pleased to share some insights as to how COVID-19 is affecting the surety world, and how these unprecedented circumstances may…

Testimonials

Petrela, Winter & Associates are true construction specialists and it shows. They made major improvements to the terms, pricing and overall service of our bonding and insurance programs, and they consistently deliver an excellent service experience. They’re plugged into the construction industry and we value their insight and advice. We would certainly recommend their services to any construction company looking for a broker partner that adds true value.

—William Love, President , Dineen Construction Corporation

The Cahill Group is a national contractor dealing with a wide variety of sophisticated clients with unique project security models and challenges, and PWA consistently has innovative solutions to these bonding/security issues. As a private construction company, PWA understands our entrepreneurial and unique approach to getting things done and finding the right solution that will work for both The Cahill Group and its clients. We absolutely view PWA as a partner. They offer immediate access to a wealth of experience and knowledge unparalleled in the industry.

—Dan Farrell, Chief Financial Officer, The Cahill Group

I wanted to pause a moment to send Petrela Winter a big thank you for the work you have done over the years. I carry a comfort level working with the Petrela Winter team over the past 15 years or so. Some years have required action and strategic thinking from Petrela Winter, and your team stepped up to the plate and rose to the challenge. PWA has become a deeper part of the brain trust for ZEC, and I am very proud to have them as part of my team, and thank you sincerely for the work that you have done.

—Johannes Ziebarth, President & CEO, Ziebarth Electrical Contractors Ltd.

PWA is plugged into the construction industry and is at the forefront of the challenges we face each day. They have the ability to find solutions and make recommendations which are key to the operation of our business. Like Sherway, they are a recognized leader in their industry and we value their contribution as our company continues to grow and evolve. We would not hesitate to recommend Petrela, Winter & Associates to other construction companies that are interested in working with a group of professionals that truly understand their business and addresses their needs in a timely and professional manner.

—John Gawdunyk, President, Sherway Contracting (Windsor) Limited

PWA has been a valued member of our business team for many years. Their knowledgeable staff continues to provide consistent, timely and professional advice and service with respect to our surety bonding and business insurance needs. We would not hesitate to recommend PWA to others in the construction industry.

—Doug Newman, President, Newman Bros. Limited

Petrela, Winter & Associates has been an important longstanding business partner of Ampere Limited. They provide a great deal of overall value to our business as it relates to cost-effective bonding, insurance, and risk management solutions. We can always rely on their informed construction business perspective.

Ampere’s reputation as leaders in our field is as a result of building the best and most reliable internal and external team in the business, and PWA is a key part of this team.

—Mario Bernardini, President & CEO, Ampere Limited

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