60 years ago, an ambition took shape in Saint-Georges-de-Beauce. Today, it has grown into a major company building across the country. Behind every project are passionate teams, dedicated partners and communities transformed. As we celebrate this anniversary, we are not only marking the passage of time. We are celebrating dreams realized, challenges overcome together and everything that still remains to be built.
A Vision That Stands the Test of Time
In 1966, Hervé Pomerleau and his wife Laurette made a bold decision to found their own company. In a Quebec undergoing profound transformation, where access to education was expanding and infrastructure needs were rapidly increasing, they chose to contribute directly to the growth of their community. The following year, the expansion of a school in Saint-Bernard, Beauce marked the first major milestone in an entrepreneurial journey destined to span decades.
Sixty years later, that local initiative has become Pomerleau, a Canadian company recognized from coast to coast. From the beginning, we have been driven by the same determination: to build, to innovate in the way we work and to bring together talent, partners and communities around projects that truly matter.
A National Leader Rooted in Family Values
A Strong Culture Forged from Day One
Since our beginnings, we have been guided by family and entrepreneurial values that have shaped our culture. Passed down from generation to generation, this culture has evolved over time without ever losing its essence. Some traditions remain part of who we are today while adapting to the company’s growth.
For example, in the early days, a bell would ring in the office to celebrate every new contract signed. Today, this symbolic gesture has evolved into an internal announcement shared across all our offices, allowing teams to collectively celebrate each new achievement and carry forward this spirit of pride.
Over the decades, we have grown in expertise, geographic reach and ambition. Each project has become more ambitious than the last. Every challenge has become an opportunity to learn, innovate and push ourselves further. This constant drive to go beyond has allowed us to rise among the leaders of Canada’s construction industry while remaining true to our roots.
Projects That Shape Communities
Over the years, we have helped transform the country’s built landscape through major projects in the institutional, commercial, industrial, civil and infrastructure sectors. Each project is driven by the same ambition: to create sustainable environments where people can live and thrive.
Our story is one of a company that has evolved with its time. From steady growth in the early years to expansion across Canada, we have continuously adapted our practices, integrated new technologies and developed leading expertise to meet the evolving needs of communities.
60 Years of Pride and a Look Toward Tomorrow
Celebrating the Past to Build the Future
Our 60th anniversary is more than a symbolic milestone. It reflects the work, passion and dedication of thousands of people who, since 1966, have helped make Pomerleau what it is today. Employees, clients, partners and communities have all played an essential role in this shared story.
It is also an opportunity to reaffirm what has driven us since day one: a deep commitment to building a sustainable world for future generations. At a time when environmental, social and economic challenges are redefining our industry, we fully embrace our role as a responsible and engaged leader.
Innovating to Build Differently
Looking toward the future means continuing our transformation. It means investing in innovation, accelerating the integration of digital solutions, optimizing our construction methods and strengthening our commitments to sustainable development. It also means continuing to make safety, collaboration and operational excellence absolute priorities on every one of our job sites.
Building the future also means investing in people. For 60 years, our employees have carried our ambition forward. Their expertise, creativity and team spirit are the cornerstone of our success and of the growth that lies ahead.
A Year to Come Together
Throughout the year, we will mark this 60th anniversary with meaningful moments that highlight our history, celebrate the present and pave the way for the decades ahead. These celebrations will be an opportunity to thank those who have contributed to our journey and to invite our teams and partners to imagine what comes next.
Because beyond the projects themselves, our greatest pride lies in the real impact we have on the communities we serve. Since 1966, we have been building much more than buildings and infrastructure. We help shape environments where people live, learn, care for one another, work and gather.
Sixty years after the first hammer struck in Saint-Georges-de-Beauce, the spirit remains the same. Think big. Innovate. Push boundaries. Together, let us continue writing the story of Pomerleau and building the future.