EllisDon Teams Up with Giants of Africa and MLSE Foundation to Deliver Historic Basketball Court to Edmonton

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Part 1 – News Summary EllisDon recently completed a community-focused project in Edmonton through a collaboration with Giants of Africa, the Toronto Raptors, and the MLSE Foundation. The project, carried out at Londonderry School, involved the construction of the inaugural Giants of Africa basketball court on Canadian soil. Giants of Africa, a non-profit co-founded by Masai Ujiri—also vice-chairman and president of the Raptors—aims to empower African youth both domestically and abroad. The construction was managed as an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) initiative, with significant coordination from EllisDon’s Edmonton Area team, which also contributed a $30,000 donation to support the cause. The project brought together various construction and design specialists, including DIALOG, Classic Landscapes, O’Hanlon Paving Ltd., AltaPro Electric Ltd, SE Design and Consulting Inc., Avenge Energy Services Inc, CORE Geomatics, and Prairie Surfaces. This development represents a milestone for Giants of Africa, aligning with its global mission even as the organization continues to prioritize builds across Africa over the next 20 years. Part 2 – Industry Context This project highlights a convergence between community engagement and construction initiatives within Canada’s building sector. It reflects the rising trend of integrating social impact objectives with infrastructure development, particularly in educational and recreational facilities. The collaborative approach, combining efforts from construction firms, non-profits, and sports organizations, underscores a growing industry movement towards versatile, multi-stakeholder projects. Such partnerships not only enhance community assets but also contribute to the broader evolution of project delivery methods that are increasingly valued in markets across Canada.

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