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Construction Voyer Inc. has been building homes since 1973.

Company founder René Voyer is considered by many in the industry to be a leader in Quebec home construction. The firm has earned many prestigious awards, including the APCHQ Palme Diamant and the title of Builder of the Year at the 2004 Domus gala. For many years, Mr. Voyer was a member of the APCHQ Board of Directors.

Since it was founded, Construction Voyer has built over 6,000 residential units: single-family dwellings, condominiums and rental buildings.

Although Voyer originally earned its reputation primarily in Laval and cities along the northern belt, in 1998 it began expanding its activities onto the island of Montreal. René Voyer's two sons, Jean-François and Pascal, the next generation of the company, have developed an expansion plan to extend activities into new territories.

The interests of the new management team make up an important part of this plan, particularly improving thermal efficiency and energy savings. The firm took measures to achieve these objectives by obtaining Novoclimat Membre Select accreditation from the Agence de l’efficacité énergétique du Québec.

René Voyer's first real estate project was in 1973, in the Saint-Vincent-de-Paul neighbourhood of Laval. Project followed project, and the company quickly grew. Today, Mr. Voyer has built so many houses and for so long that the children of his first buyers are now his customers. "The parents refer their children. We're really flattered," he said. Still at the heart of this rapid expansion, Mr. Voyer is now able to count on his two sons to take over the reigns.

Jean-François and Pascal Voyer have been regular fixtures on building sites since the age of 13. They worked with their father each summer, taking part in every phase of construction in order to learn the trade. Over the years, they did it all, from day labour to joinery, earthwork to finishing. They learned the fundamentals of home construction through hands-on experience and by watching the different trades people do their work.

Jean-François Voyer has completed studies and civil engineering and is a construction engineer. He continued to work on sites throughout his studies, full-time during summers. Jean-François has been a member of the APCHQ and its new home warranty (GMN) boards for three years. He is responsible for general administration and also supports the sales force.

Pascal Voyer studied in CÉGEP and subsequently completed a program in architectural technology. He, too, continued working on sites throughout his studies and full time in summer. A member of the management team, he also oversees execution of work on sites, coordinating the different players and employees throughout the building process.

RBQ : 8268-7104-56

Main activity: Home and condominium construction

Founder: Réné Voyer

Date founded: 1973

Headquarters: Laval

Building sites: Blainville, Laval (Vimont, Duvernay Est, Fabreville), Pierrefonds, Pincourt, Pointe-Claire, Rosemère, Terrebonne, Ville Saint-Laurent

Number of units built: Over 5000

Number of employees: 35

Affiliation: APCHQ

Accreditation: Novoclimat Membre Select

Waranty: APCHQ New Home

Awards and distinctions:

• Palme Diamant Master Builder — APCHQ
• Winner of Domus 2006 award — Maison Le Noyer
• Builder of the Year — 2004 Domus gala
• Finalist, 2007 Builder of the Year; finalist, Customer Service category; and finalist, Residential Unit Over $350,000 and Under $750,000 — Domus gala