
Our History
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1922 – The Beginning
Sabatino Valentini founded our company in 1922, laying the groundwork for a legacy of excellence in civil infrastructure.
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1947 – Building Highway 401
Played a key role in constructing Highway 401, one of the busiest highways in North America.
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1969 – Contributing to the Ontario Science Centre
Valentini’s expertise helped shape the Ontario Science Centre, a landmark project showcasing engineering innovation.
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1969 – A New Generation Takes Over
After Sabatino Valentini’s passing, his sons took over the company, continuing his vision and expanding operations.
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1970s – A Growing Workforce
By this time, our company had grown to over 1,500 employees, becoming a major player in the industry.
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1973 – Buffy Valentini Takes the Lead
Buffy Valentini bought out his brothers’ shares, taking ownership and steering the company into a new era.
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1988 – A New Name, A New Chapter
The company was rebranded as Valentine Underground, continuing its tradition of excellence in civil infrastructure.