About Noverra

What We Do

Capital

We proactively pursue acquisitions for our group of companies. Utilizing our internally generated equity capital, we possess the agility to tailor transaction frameworks to harmonize...

Support Services

Our experience is that business owners seeking transitions have often built strong core management teams, but the business strategy and financial leadership of the company...

Leadership Development

Our mission is to cultivate top-tier leadership within the construction and industrial services sector. We pursue this objective tirelessly and unwaveringly, instilling excellence in the...

Where We Started

Noverra Capital is our investment company, which focuses on acquiring new businesses for our group.

2008

Deep in the recession and with modest investment capital, we started a consulting services company that provided Capital Services, Leadership Development and Change Management Advisory Services to clients in BC and Alberta.
2012

In 2012, with the support of passive equity investors, we acquired Brighter Mechanical Ltd., the largest mechanical re-piping company in British Columbia, and an Asbestos Abatement company we re-named Brighter Environmental.

We successfully transitioned the ownership of the Brighter Group Companies and have continued to strategically lead the company over its most successful years in its 30-year history. In addition, we proactively developed key members of the project management, operational leadership, and executive team to fill the gaps left by the existing owners, who were active in the leadership of the business.
2015
In 2015 we acquired 100% of Thorpe Design without any outside investors. Thorpe Design was grown by Founder Jim Thorpe over 25 years to be one of the most successful businesses in the fire sprinkler industry with approximately 250 staff operating across five divisions.

Since Noverra acquired the company in 2015, Thorpe has continued to enjoy strong results including the best year in the firm’s 25+ year history.
2017

In 2017, we acquired our passive co-investors’ interests in the Brighter Group Companies after which we owned 100% of the group. This second stage of the Brighter Group acquisition helped us achieve a key strategic goal of not having any passive outside equity investors.
2018
We acquired our third company, Troy Forming Concrete Inc. an integrated multi-trade specialty contractor providing site preparation, sewer and water main line piping and concrete forming services for large production home builders in the Greater Denver area of Colorado.
2020
On the eve of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic we acquired our fourth business, Victory Fire Protection Ltd. Victory Fire was the main competitor to Thorpe Design Inc. Victory Fire continued to operate as an independent entity through 2020.
2021
In January 2021, deep in the COVID-19 pandemic, Victory Fire and Thorpe Design officially merged to become Thorpe Design Inc.; the largest fire sprinkler company in Northern California.
2023
In the summer of 2023, we acquired our fifth business, Extreme Commercial Concrete, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Extreme offers poured concrete construction services to commercial buildings and retail shopping centers, while also undertaking a small percentage of work for custom homes and schools.
Now

Building on the accomplishments of our existing Operating Companies and our proven business model, we are poised to further augment our group with exceptional businesses.

Our core objectives remain steadfast: to foster the collective growth of our family of companies over the long term, without limitations on investment horizons. This endeavor harmonizes the expertise and dedication of our three co-founders with the exceptional leadership team we are fortunate to collaborate with. At the same time, we actively nurture the professional development of individuals within our family of companies, all while upholding our unwavering beliefs and values.

2008
2012
2015
2017
2018
2020
2021
2023
Now

Deep in the recession and with modest investment capital, we started a consulting services company that provided Capital Services, Leadership Development and Change Management Advisory Services to clients in BC and Alberta.
In 2012, with the support of passive equity investors, we acquired Brighter Mechanical Ltd., the largest mechanical re-piping company in British Columbia, and an Asbestos Abatement company we re-named Brighter Environmental.

We successfully transitioned the ownership of the Brighter Group Companies and have continued to strategically lead the company over its most successful years in its 30-year history. In addition, we proactively developed key members of the project management, operational leadership, and executive team to fill the gaps left by the existing owners, who were active in the leadership of the business.
In 2015 we acquired 100% of Thorpe Design without any outside investors. Thorpe Design was grown by Founder Jim Thorpe over 25 years to be one of the most successful businesses in the fire sprinkler industry with approximately 250 staff operating across five divisions.

Since Noverra acquired the company in 2015, Thorpe has continued to enjoy strong results including the best year in the firm’s 25+ year history.
In 2017, we acquired our passive co-investors’ interests in the Brighter Group Companies after which we owned 100% of the group. This second stage of the Brighter Group acquisition helped us achieve a key strategic goal of not having any passive outside equity investors.
We acquired our third company, Troy Forming Concrete Inc. an integrated multi-trade specialty contractor providing site preparation, sewer and water main line piping and concrete forming services for large production home builders in the Greater Denver area of Colorado.
On the eve of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic we acquired our fourth business, Victory Fire Protection Ltd. Victory Fire was the main competitor to Thorpe Design Inc. Victory Fire continued to operate as an independent entity through 2020.
In January 2021, deep in the COVID-19 pandemic, Victory Fire and Thorpe Design officially merged to become Thorpe Design Inc.; the largest fire sprinkler company in Northern California.
In the summer of 2023, we acquired our fifth business, Extreme Commercial Concrete, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Extreme offers poured concrete construction services to commercial buildings and retail shopping centers, while also undertaking a small percentage of work for custom homes and schools.
Building on the accomplishments of our existing Operating Companies and our proven business model, we are poised to further augment our group with exceptional businesses.

Our core objectives remain steadfast: to foster the collective growth of our family of companies over the long term, without limitations on investment horizons. This endeavor harmonizes the expertise and dedication of our three co-founders with the exceptional leadership team we are fortunate to collaborate with. At the same time, we actively nurture the professional development of individuals within our family of companies, all while upholding our unwavering beliefs and values.

What We Believe

The personal values of the three Co-Founders of the Noverra Group of Companies drive the business strategy and decision-making of our group. These values, which may seem old fashioned, are central to our strategic approach and the way we conduct business:

Prudent, strategic, long-term focus

We aim to build a great group of companies for the long term, which we think of as 25 years or more. We have no interest in selling our companies. We have a desire to strategically invest over the very long run, and a naturally prudent mindset in our investment approach.

Collaborative Independence

We believe that each business in our group should operate independently. We believe that local companies, led by local leaders produce the best results-driven by accountability and clarity of focus. Collaboration across the group to share practices and tools enables the benefits of being a part of a group of businesses without the constraints and friction of integration.

Strong Leaders Build Great Companies

We believe that ultimately the strength of leadership throughout our companies will drive the success of our businesses over the long run. As such, we proactively invest in the development of the leaders within our businesses. Building great leaders at all levels is a key focus of our efforts, and we believe the only way to create long-term sustainable success in any organization.

Integrity, Honesty and Clarity

We believe in and practice, the model of business where we say what we mean, we try to be as clear and honest as possible, and we honour our word. If we shake someone’s hand, it is as good as a signature. There are lots of opportunities in business and life, and we have found it to be most rewarding when we do business with people that share this mindset and practice.

Strong, Trusted Relationships

We show respect and fairness in our dealings. We strive to build strong, long-lasting, trusting relationships with those we do business with. We believe that the strength of relationships with our people, customers, suppliers and everyone we do business with is key to our value over the long run. Having strong, trusting relationships with the people you do business with also just makes things more fun.

About

The Noverra Group of Companies is a family of construction and industrial services enterprises, actively owned and strategically guided by its three co-founders: Omar Ladak, Suzanne Boyd, and Steve Lux.