United Construction Company

United Construction Company, an Acheson, Alberta-based general contractor, was placed in receivership on June 21 on application by Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company, owed approximately $2.7MM. Trisura, the company's surety on projects throughout Alberta, has been called upon to make payments to subcontractors, suppliers and labourers on various bonded projects. The company filed an NOI on June 6, with EY acting as proposal trustee, in response to Trisura's formal demand for repayment on May 29, but the stay has been lifted and a receivership order granted in favour of Trisura. Grant Thornton was appointed receiver. Counsel is Field Law for the applicant, McMillan for the receiver, Sharek & Co for the company and Dentons for TD.