Building communities, empowering futures

ESB Construction has transformed Canadian communities through $800 million in successful projects

Your vision, our expertise, since 1984

40 Years of Impact

We take pride in our hands-on, customer-focused approach. By handling funding applications and sourcing resources, we ensure that each project is set up for success.

4,000+ Homes Delivered Across Canada

Our portfolio also includes schools, health facilities including treatment centres and assisted living facilities, shopping centres, band buildings, arenas, restaurants, women's shelters, cultural centres, and much more.

Dozens of Meaningful Partnerships

Our emphasis on local labor optimization not only maximizes community involvement but also fosters long-term economic growth. Every project is developed with a commitment to creating wealth and opportunities within the communities we serve.

"We don't just build structures. We build foundations for community prosperity."

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How We Drive Success

What truly sets us apart is our unique ability to bridge funding expertise with construction excellence.

We Secure Your Funding

Our specialized expertise connects your project with the right financing sources, whether through private banking or government programs like ISC, CMHC, and Health Canada.

We Maximize Local Impact

Every line of code crafted to perfection, optimized for super fast performance and is cross browser compatible.

We Deliver End-to-End Solutions

From initial concept through funding, design, construction, and completion—we handle every aspect with precision and care.

the ESB Difference

When you work with ESB Construction, you gain:

A partner with direct access to diverse funding sources
A builder who understands Indigenous community needs
A team committed to local economic development
Four decades of proven results across Canada

"Our success is measured by the lasting positive impact on the communities we serve."

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ABOUT ESB

Founded by John Birch in 1984, ESB Construction brings specialized construction expertise to Indigenous communities across Canada. John's vision of community-centered development has guided our approach for four decades, creating meaningful partnerships and sustainable growth opportunities. We have completed projects valued at over $800 million, including more than 4,000 houses, stores, motels, schools, health facilities, shopping centres, and various other band buildings. Our dedication to community growth and local empowerment has earned us the trust of hundreds of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous clients over the last 35+ years.

FEATURED & PAST PROJECTS

Economic Development:

Projects that are privately funded but owned and operated entirely by the First Nation. This assumes control of the First Nation's food sovereignty, and creates jobs for community members. This also allows own-source revenue to be directed on future economic development projects, or housing within the community.

Barren Lands First Nation - Community Owned Grocery Store - estimated opening of Spring 2026
Barren Lands First Nation - Community Owned Motel and Diner - estimated opening in early 2026
Pikangikum First Nation - Community Owned Grocery and Hardware Store - estimated opening of Spring 2026
Pikangikum First Nation - Community Owned Motel, Diner and Laundromat - estimated opening in early 2026
Mathias Colomb Cree Nation - Community Owned Grocery Store - completed in 2023
Waywayseecappo Hotel & Conference Complex - 40-room hotel with conference centre, pool and restaurant that opened in 1997
Waywayseecappo Wolverines - John Birch helped develop the Junior-A hockey team and Arena in the late 1990s, who is still playing in the MJHL today

Housing:

Funded through CMHC or ISC funding with initiatives such as the Rapid Housing, Section 95, Housing-Gaps, and Immediate Needs to name a few. Plus own-source revenues.

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation - 35-unit Housing Development - completed March 2023-October 2024
Sachigo Lake First Nation - 5-unit Housing Development - completed in March 2022
Berens River - 30-unit Housing Development - competed in Spring of 2023
Norway House First Nation - upwards of 200 Housing Projects - between 2004-2009

Community Building:

Funded through own-source revenues.

Mathias Colomb Cree Nation - Band Office - completed February 2023
Mathias Colomb Cree Nation - CFS Office - completed September 2020-March 2021
Norway House First Nation - CFS Office - completed 2003
Norway House First Nation - Fish Processing Plant & Outfitters Lodge - completed 2002

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We look forward to working with you.