The Universal Group

The Universal Group is a Canadian provider of traffic management and control services, headquartered in Langley, British Columbia. The company serves a range of clients including those in roadway construction, infrastructure projects, utilities, telecommunications, and special events, as well as federal, provincial, and municipal governments. The business model is a one-stop-shop approach, providing traffic control personnel, lane closure services, traffic management plans (TMPs), equipment rentals and sales, and safety training. Revenue is generated through these diverse service offerings, which also include landscaping and municipal maintenance.

The company's services include trained Traffic Control Persons (TCPs) and Lane Closure Technicians (LCTs) who implement TMPs designed to meet regulatory standards. They maintain a large inventory of traffic equipment for rent or purchase, such as signs, barriers, automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs), and message boards. Additionally, through its Universal Health and Safety academy, the company offers over 45 courses, including First Aid and Construction Safety Officer training.

The Universal Group has pursued a strategy of national expansion through strategic acquisitions. In April 2024, it acquired Energetic Traffic Control Ltd. in Fort St. John, British Columbia, expanding its footprint in the province. This was followed by the December 2024 acquisition of Barricades and Signs Ltd., a major traffic control company with operations across Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, further solidifying its presence across Canada. This growth is supported by private equity firm CAI Capital Partners and a consortium of investors including BDC Capital and Roynat Equity Partners.

Keywords: traffic control services, traffic management plans, lane closure services, traffic safety training, road construction safety, infrastructure project support, traffic equipment rental, traffic sign manufacturing, automated flagger assistance, road maintenance services, worksite safety, construction safety, municipal maintenance, event traffic management, transportation safety, highway safety services, safety consulting, Canadian traffic services, personnel safety, regulatory compliance