Testimonials

We pride ourselves on providing up to date, informative and resourceful services for our clients. It is important to us that you leave one of our seminars feeling empowered and with a better understanding of how to operate your business so you can grow and achieve more. We love hearing from our clients about how happy they were with our work and below are just a few of the testimonials we have received.

Martina Montero

Tatimar Corporate Services

"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your enlightening seminar at PM Springfest on winning bids during tender processes. Your session exceeded my expectations, and I found myself learning a great deal more than I had anticipated! Your human-centric approach to bidding strategies resonated deeply with me, and I truly appreciated your genuine care and concern for the people impacted by the projects undertaken (i.e. tax-payers). You were not only a great speaker but also someone who genuinely values the broader implications of project undertakings beyond just profitability. Once again, thank you for your great seminar and for the passion and dedication you bring to your work. I look forward to the possibility of further dialogue and collaboration."

Geza Banfai

Counsellor McMillan LLP

"I have had the pleasure of working with Clive for many years during his tenure as President of the OGCA on various initiatives involving the construction industry, too numerous to mention. Clive was instrumental in significantly expanding the influence of his organization throughout the ICI sector, including contract reviews, enhancing procurement practices, promoting safety programs, and mediating issues involving his members. Throughout, he has been guided by one overriding principle, namely, focused on the best practice – always, no matter the issue. He comes to the task with passion and with a deep knowledge of how the industry operates from the perspectives of each key participant. In his educational efforts, he is adept at providing useful, practical information, wisdom gleaned from a lifetime of service for the betterment of all. I look forward to continuing to work with Clive going forward!"

Bill Black

Calgary Construction Association

"Clive spent a full day with the CCA leading a strategy session for our board retreat. The presentation illustrated Clive’s experience and his deep and detailed grasp of the overall subject while outlining the concepts around the potential for an association related to taking on leadership role on behalf of our members and our industry. Clive has a refreshingly direct approach and while he was also challenging our board to think outside of our traditional approach, the presentation also set the stage for a healthy facilitated session and group interaction that began to inspire new ways of thinking. In follow up conversations the board was unanimous in its agreement that this should form a major part of our future as an advocate and lobbyist for our members’ best interests and that we needed to take this to the next level. As a result of this session our board strengthened its resolve to seek to develop a stronger position on key issues and that CCA take leadership in responding on behalf of industry in a more active way. As a direct result we established a dedicated committee charged with assisting the board and the operations team in the analysis of relevant issues and directing us on how we should respond. This has already been utilized to effect and will continue to be a major component of our approach on behalf of all members in the future. I can highly recommend Clive Thurston for such a session."

Norm Keith, LL.M

KPMP Law LLP
Employment & Labour Law

"I have known and worked with Clive Thurston for a number of years. Clive is a smart, tough, and practical construction professional. He has particular expertise in construction procurement, contracts, dispute resolution, and risk assessment. It has been a pleasure to work with Clive in the past and I look forward to continuing to work together for years to come."

Mike Carter

London District Construction Association

"The seminar focused on contracting best practices to members of the LDCA. Clive provided members significant and very useful information to successfully contract with public and private buyers of construction services. Members very much appreciated accessing the many decades of experience and expertise that Clive possesses and shares willingly."

Roben Magar

Zeher Levesque Inc

"Your presentation and content were absolutely incredible. You have a great way in educating people, I truly enjoyed being in the room the entire time."

Grand Valley ConstructionAssociation

“Clive was great, excellent speaker.”

“Very knowledgeable.”

“Could easily teach a multi-day seminar on a variety of topics.”

“Very well spoken and well informed. Always enjoy his seminars.”