Procurement
Built on Accountability. Driven by Excellence.
Whether you’re an architect selecting a trusted general contractor or a trade looking to grow with a high-performance team — your relationship with Catalyst starts here.
Catalyst Construction Group delivers interior construction and tenant improvement projects across Ontario with precision, transparency, and ISO 45001-certified safety. Our procurement process protects every stakeholder — from the design team to the boots on the ground.
ISO 45001 CERTIFIED · STRUCTURED · TRANSPARENT
How We Build Projects the Right Way
Catalyst’s procurement process is governed by our ISO 45001 Procurement & Outsourcing Program — a documented framework that ensures every trade, every project, and every deliverable meets the same high standard. For clients and design partners, this means fewer surprises and more accountability at every phase.
We issue clear, well-defined scopes of work to qualified trade contractors. Tender packages include drawings, specifications, schedule milestones, safety requirements, and contract terms — so trade partners can submit accurate, competitive bids without ambiguity.
Bids are reviewed against scope, pricing, schedule capacity, safety standing, and track record. Catalyst evaluates both new and returning trade partners using our structured ISO 45001 Procurement & Outsourcing Program. Price is only one factor — quality and reliability matter more.
Before work begins, every trade partner completes our compliance onboarding. Required: signed subcontractor agreement, certificate of insurance, current WSIB clearance, H&S Acknowledgement, and worker safety certifications (WHMIS, Safety Awareness, trade-specific).
Site superintendents and project managers maintain daily logs, safety inspections, and schedule reviews throughout construction. We use SiteApp Pro for real-time H&S documentation and rapid incident response. Clients and design teams receive regular progress updates.
At project completion, trade partners are assessed against quality, safety compliance, schedule performance, and site conduct. Strong performers are invited onto our standing trade list for future projects — building long-term, mutually rewarding partnerships.
Built on Partnerships, Driven by Your Vision
FOR ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS
A General Contractor You Can Stand Behind
Your reputation is tied to every contractor you recommend. Catalyst Construction Group gives architects and designers a GC they can put their name next to — a team that arrives prepared, communicates proactively, and delivers what’s been specified.
We operate under ISO 45001 — one of the most rigorous construction health and safety management standards in the world. Our procurement process is structured, documented, and audited. When you specify Catalyst, you’re not taking a chance — you’re adding a known quantity to your project team.
ISO 45001:2018 — Occupational Health & Safety Management System
Group 6 (G6) — Clear Standing
SiteApp Pro — real-time digital H&S documentation on every project
Interior TI, Commercial, Industrial, Retail, Institutional
Ontario (GTA, Durham, Peterborough, Eastern & Western Ontario)
CCDC 5A/5B (Construction Management), CCDC 2 Stipulated Sum
Available — contact us for current capacity details
The Catalyst Construction Group brochure includes more than detailed descriptions of our services, teams and select projects. It outlines our project methodology, account management structure as well as an in-depth look at our pre-construction strategy and approach.
FOR TRADES & SUBCONTRACTORS
Work With a GC Who Respects Your Trade
Catalyst Construction Group is growing quickly and we’re building the trade network to match. We’re looking for skilled, safety-conscious subcontractors who value clear communication, fair scopes, and ontime payment — because that’s exactly what we deliver in return.
Every Catalyst project is managed under our ISO 45001-certified safety management system. That means a structured site, documented safety procedures, and a team that takes compliance seriously — from contract award to project closeout.
THE PREQUALIFICATION PROCESS
WHY TRADE PARTNERS CHOOSE CATALYST
- Clear, detailed scopes of work issued at tender — no guesswork On-time, milestone-based payments tied to verified progress
- Active project management — your superintendent is reachable and responsive
- ISO 45001 safety culture — we protect your workers as much as our own
- Growing project volume across Ontario — more opportunities year over year
- Long-term relationships: top-performing trades are invited onto our standing list
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A TRADE PARTNER
- Valid WSIB clearance (Group G6 or equivalent standing)
- Certificate of Insurance ($5M CGL minimum)
- Documented safety program and worker training (WHMIS, Safety Awareness, trade-specific)
- Track record of quality workmanship and on-site professionalism
- Capacity to meet project schedule milestones
PREQUALIFICATION DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
The following documents are required before any trade partner begins work on a Catalyst project:
- Signed Subcontractor Agreement. Frequency: Per project
- Catalyst H&S Acknowledgement. Frequency: 1 year from signing
- Current WSIB Clearance Certificate. Validity: Must be current
- Certificate of Insurance (COI) — $5M CGL minimum. Validity: Must be current
- Worker Contact List for the Project. Validity: Per project
- Worker Safety Certificates (WHMIS + Safety Awareness + trade-specific). Validity: Per worker, per project
Apply to Become a Catalyst Trade Partner
Complete the form below to begin the prequalification process. Our team reviews all submissions and follows up within 3 business days. Prequalified trades are added to our active database and receive invitations to bid as matching projects arise.
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Whether you’re specifying Catalyst on your next project or looking to join our trade network, the conversation starts here.