Mark and Christina Makkinga started Prograde in 2010, the same year we were married. With one skid steer and a laser grader, Mark began to do grading work for some local contractors and farmers. After a few months, it was apparent that there was a gap between the grading work and clients getting their floors completed to concrete stage, so we also began to offer full floor prep packages, including rebar installation, forming, as well as placing and finishing of concrete slabs. As the scope of work grew, the business grew along with it.
In 2012, we welcomed our first child, and Christina began her career at home. Mark continued on with Prograde, incorporating that year as Prograde Excavating Inc. The business has been blessed as the years have gone by, steadily expanding into what it is today, with a fleet of skid steers, excavators, trucks and crews that service Central Alberta and beyond. Most importantly, the team has grown, and continues to be a close group that enjoys the work they do, and sees the importance of the quality they can give our clients. They are the most rewarding part of business, and are the reason for the success the company has experienced.
The family also continued to be blessed with growth, and we now have 5 children. As the kids grow, the older ones have taken an interest in the joy of construction and the equipment that is used to make it happen. The future looks bright for the next generation of owners and team members as we continue to offer a world class product, with world class people!
