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quality, and concept innovation. B&L is already
in the accreditation process for two LEED certi-
fied projects: first, a $9-million project to build
a new ferry stop along the St. Lawrence River
between Quebec City and the city of Lévis slat-
ed for completion in January of 2015, and for
Maheu Maheu
, a commercial project built with
a wooden structure.
As another part of the development, B&L
has just put 2-million square feet of land on 20
highway, exit 305, that is located just ahead of
the Pierre Laporte Bridge, which is the main ac-
cess to Québec City. These fields will be ready
for the building phase very soon. More devel-
opment lands and buildings are also available
throughout the province.
Over the years B&L has received a number
of recognitions for its outstanding construction
projects and service. This includes a mention
from the City of Quebec for the renovation of a
historical church that kept its historical façade,
while transforming it into condos with a view
of the St. Lawrence River. The company has re-
ceived recognitions for its wood construction
from the City of Quebec and the Association of
Wood Building. The use of wood is integral in
the construction of many of B&L’s sustainable
projects built to endure.
The company has consistently proved it’s
commitment to sustainable development with
some creative conceptual building projects,
one of which was the expansion and integra-
tion of a building situated within the Pavillon
Charles-De Koninck courtyard at the Universi-
ty of Laval. This LEED project has appeared in
