Confederation Centre
of the Arts

We are incredibly proud to highlight the Revitalization of the Confederation Centre of the Arts project, a complex and culturally significant undertaking on Prince Edward Island.  We are thrilled to announce that the Construction Manager leading this important work is an RForm.ca client!  The client is leveraging RForm.ca’s contract administration software to streamline processes from processing change orders and managing subcontracts to ensuring fast and accurate progress payments keeping the entire construction team focused and efficient.

Brighton Construction Inc. is one of the largest Construction Managers and General Contractors based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI). They specialize in managing major construction projects across the province. Brighton Construction is known for tackling significant projects, often competing with much larger firms. Their portfolio includes:

  • UPEI New Residence Building: This was noted as their largest project to date, which they successfully completed December 2022, despite starting during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Confederation Centre of the Arts: They are currently involved in the major renovation and addition project at the Confederation Centre of the Arts, with work expected to be completed by Aug 2026.
  • UPEI Medical School – 150,000 sq-ft new medical teaching facility completed on time August 2025

The company is a member of the Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (CAPEI) and has been recognized for its efficient management practices, particularly through its use of contract administration software like RForm.

“The administration items are the same whether you are managing a $2 million job or a $50 million job, but there’s a lot more of them in a project of this size. RForm proved invaluable for staying on top of the hundreds of RFIs etc, and because every change or request is instantly available to all stakeholders, everybody is brought up to speed in real-time.”

Brighton Construction, CEO James Dickie

RForm isn’t just software, it’s a strategic partner for construction companies committed to excellence.  By leveraging RForm, Brighton Construction Inc and other leading general contractors can focus more on the tasks at hand and less on administrative overhead, ultimately delivering more impactful and successful projects for their communities.

Brighton Construction Inc., a respected local Construction Manager, was awarded the highly significant public tender for the building envelope construction of the Confederation Centre of the Arts’ renovation and expansion project, specifically overseeing the work that includes the new stage-sized rehearsal hall. This appointment is meaningful as the firm is one of over 40 Island companies participating in the multi-million dollar redevelopment, ensuring that a substantial portion of the project’s investment stays within the local community and strengthens the PEI economy. By securing this major trade package, Brighton Construction has taken on a key role in delivering the physical transformation of the South Pavilion, which will add new arts learning, interpretive, and public program spaces to the Centre.

Abbott Brown Architects is the Prime Consultant on the project collaborating with Brighton Construction on the project. Abbott Brown Architects was established in 2013. The partners, Jane Abbott and Alec Brown worked in Vancouver, Berlin, London, Copenhagen and Toronto before each returning to Nova Scotia. Much of their work reflects this intersection between modern, aspirational design thinking and an appreciation of the local Maritime context and conditions.

Abbott Brown Architects strives to provide an inclusive and diverse creative and working environment.  We are committed to designing welcoming, safe spaces that offer design equity for all ethnicities, sexualities, genders, and abilities. This means working in meaningful collaboration with communities and individuals whose voices have been overlooked.

“I appreciate how RForm tracks changes from PCO to CO, through to payment certification.

The dashboard interface is clean and it saves our office time not having to manually log all CA forms.”

Abbott Brown Architects, Partner Alec Brown

Client Communication and Approvals: RForm’s intuitive interface can simplify construction management processes and secure timely approvals from clients like Brighton Construction, ensuring the project aligns with their standards and regulatory requirements.

Learn more about how RForm can transform your construction project workflow and elevate your next groundbreaking project.

Confederation Centre of the Arts is devoted to enriching the lives of all Canadians. For 60 years, thousands of individuals, corporations, and foundations have expressed their passion for the arts by making a gift to Confederation Centre of the Arts.

Photos provided by Confederation of the Arts Centre. You can donate to the Confederation of the Arts Centre – Click here to learn how to support the Arts Centre

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