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MATTHEW DEVRIES
Founder & President at HD Concrete
IN AN INDUSTRY often bound by traditional practices, a viral
TikTok presence that makes concrete work look undeniably ‘badass’ is a rare and powerful tool for disruption. This innovative
digital outreach is just one facet of Matthew DeVries’s modern
approach to a time-honored trade. As the visionary Founder
and President of HD Concrete, Matthew has built an extraordinary career that perfectly exempli昀椀es entrepreneurial grit and
technical mastery in the highly competitive concrete sector. A
third-generation construction professional, Matthew grew up
immersed in the industry, developing an innate understanding of the trade that would later fuel his remarkable success.
Over the past seventeen years, he has meticulously grown HD
Concrete from a modest operation into a full-service concrete
supplier and contractor, now boasting three locations and a dedicated workforce of one hundred employees across the Lower
Mainland and Fraser Valley.
Under his leadership, the company has become a dominant
force, providing end-to-end solutions that encompass ready-mix
supply, mobile batching plants, pumping, forming, placing,
and 昀椀nishing. Matthew’s 昀椀rm has successfully contributed to
some of British Columbia’s most iconic and complex infrastructure projects, including the Holdom Overpass, the Steveston
Interchange, and the architecturally stunning Vancouver House.
One of Matthew’s most signi昀椀cant achievements is his work on
the massive Wood昀椀bre LNG facility in Squamish. Demonstrating exceptional logistical and technical prowess, he deployed
a remote batch plant directly on-site and utilized multiple
concrete pumps to execute highly challenging pours, including
the 昀氀awless placement of 1,200 cubic meters of mass concrete
during demanding night shifts. This level of execution highlights
his ability to compete with and outperform large, decades-old
industry giants.
Educated at Thompson Rivers University, Matthew combines
his deep 昀椀eld experience with sharp business acumen. He is
deeply committed to advancing the industry, currently serving
as the Volumetric Chair for Concrete BC, where he plays a
crucial role in shaping local standards and practices. Beyond his
impressive project portfolio and industry leadership, Matthew
has embraced modern digital platforms to champion the skilled
trades. His immensely popular TikTok page, which has garnered
millions of views, showcases the incredible technical skill
required in concrete work. This innovative outreach not only
promotes HD Concrete but also actively inspires and attracts the
next generation of young professionals to the industry. Matthew
DeVries is a dynamic leader who has proven that with relentless
hard work, innovation, and a passion for the craft, it is possible
to build a thriving enterprise that signi昀椀cantly contributes to
nation-building infrastructure. His forward-thinking approach
ensures that HD Concrete will remain a pillar of strength and
innovation in the Canadian construction landscape for many
years to come.
SITE REPORTS
INSIDERS noted that he is known for his loyalty to his
employees, giving them the tools, training, and opportunities to
learn, grow, and build long term careers within the company.
What their peers said: "He has built High Definition Concrete
into a leading concrete supplier in British Columbia through
strategic investment, steady growth, and hands on leadership.
His focus on quality, operational excellence, and long term
customer relationships has driven sustained success while
creating jobs and strengthening the industry."
Rumour has it Matthew has an excellent singing voice and is
well known in Vancouver's karaoke community.
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