Our History

  • 1922 – The Beginning

    Sabatino Valentini founded our company in 1922, laying the groundwork for a legacy of excellence in civil infrastructure.

  • 1947 – Building Highway 401

    Played a key role in constructing Highway 401, one of the busiest highways in North America.

  • 1969 – Contributing to the Ontario Science Centre

    Valentini’s expertise helped shape the Ontario Science Centre, a landmark project showcasing engineering innovation.

  • 1969 – A New Generation Takes Over

    After Sabatino Valentini’s passing, his sons took over the company, continuing his vision and expanding operations.

  • 1970s – A Growing Workforce

    By this time, our company had grown to over 1,500 employees, becoming a major player in the industry.

  • 1973 – Buffy Valentini Takes the Lead

    Buffy Valentini bought out his brothers’ shares, taking ownership and steering the company into a new era.

  • 1988 – A New Name, A New Chapter

    The company was rebranded as Valentine Underground, continuing its tradition of excellence in civil infrastructure.