Community Support

The Dolan Family Award for Construction is awarded to a student who is continuing their education at a post secondary institution in a carpentry program. Preference will be given to immediate relatives of employees of R Dolan Construction. Proof of registration from a post-secondary institute is required before funds are released. Money must be claimed within two years of receiving the award.

This award is administered by the Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation. For more information on this award and the application window please speak with your school counsellor or click here!

We believe that high standards have to be learned. By bringing VIU Carpentry students on their sites R Dolan Construction helps shape the careers of the next generation of great carpenters here on Vancouver Island.

Beyond best practices on the tools maintaining a clean, safe, and organized worksite and promoting clear, concise communication are some of the skills we try to impart on the apprentices that join us as a part of their program.

If you are a part of this program and would like to be placed on one of our sites please speak to your program facilitator or counsellor.

We are proud supporters of youth sports organizations here on Vancouver Island and love to see these young folks growing up with a strong sense of community and an understanding of what it means to be part of a team early on.