Maawanji’idiwag = Come Together

Makwa Development Corporation and The Cahill Group have joined forces to create Makwa-Cahill LP, a fully qualified indigenous fabrication company. Focusing on industry fabrication and other strategic work scope opportunities in the energy sector, Makwa-Cahill will work closely with clients in Ontario to create meaningful opportunities for development and employment of qualified trade and professional resources while directly stimulating the local and Provincial economy.

Makwa-Cahill are working together to provide our nuclear and energy clients and partners a socially balanced, local, qualified, cost effective and technically superior fabrication and maintenance solution made in Ontario.

Who We Are

The Cahill Group is one of the largest multi-disciplinary construction companies in Canada. With operations from Eastern Newfoundland to Northern Alberta, Cahill is building the future of oil and gas, mining, hydro, and social infrastructure on some of the largest construction and fabrication project sites in the country. Through strategic partnerships with global industry leaders, progressive thinking, and a passionate, dedicated workforce, we deliver best in class solutions to the world.

Makwa Development Corporation is located on the Neyaashiinigmiing Unceded First Nation within the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON). Makwa has developed unique capabilities in the areas of Construction, Fabrication, Staff Augmentation, Warehousing, Environmental, Vegetation control, Transportation, Waste Management and Real Estate. Makwa has the capability to access skills, labour and expertise through established First Nation partnerships and labour/training programs throughout Canada.

Board of Directors

  • Fred Cahill – President and CEO, The Cahill Group
  • Dan Farrell – Chief Financial Officer, The Cahill Group
  • David McFadden – Board Chair, Makwa Development
  • James Parmiter – Senior Vice President, Strategy and Development, The Cahill Group
  • Scott Lee – President, Makwa Development
  • Shane Chegahno – Vice President, Makwa Development

COVID 19 Message

Makwa-Cahill is taking measures to ensure business continuity while prioritizing the health and safety of our people, companies, clients and communities. We will be open with visitor and employee protocols, physical distancing requirements, increased cleaning, staggered work hours, and remote work arrangements when required. To flatten the curve and keep employees safe, we are following advice from public health officials.