BBL CONSTRUCTION STRUCTURES ITS GROWTH: BENOIT CHRÉTIEN APPOINTED VICE PRESIDENT, MULTI-RESIDENTIAL SECTOR
Gatineau, March 18, 2026 — BBL Construction announces the appointment of Benoit Chrétien as Vice President, Multi-Residential Sector. This internal promotion marks a new stage in the evolution of the company’s multi-residential sector, whose demand and scale have grown significantly over the past three years.
Reporting directly to President Sylvain Bertrand, Benoit officially assumes his role today with a clear mandate: to expand the sector with the BBL approach — rigorous execution, full project ownership, and a strong client experience, from the first conversation through to project delivery.
Recognized for its expertise in commercial construction, BBL Construction is now applying the same execution discipline to the multi-residential sector. This appointment strengthens the company’s capacity to respond to growing demand in the Outaouais at a time when accelerating housing development is more essential than ever.
At BBL, Benoit has distinguished himself through his ability to lead large-scale projects with a high level of control and leadership. He notably led the La Cité Project, a 19-storey mixed-use tower delivered in 2024, and also oversaw the region’s first prefabricated affordable multi-residential housing projects, contributing to the evolution of construction practices while strengthening the company’s execution capacity moving forward.
A graduate engineer from the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Benoit Chrétien brings extensive experience in real estate and the delivery of complex projects. At SNC-Lavalin, he served as a Mechanical Engineer responsible for the real estate portfolio in Eastern Ontario. He later joined BGIS as Director, where he was responsible for the design of Portage 3, currently under construction. As part of the Zibi team (Ed Brunet), he also acted as the Construction Manager responsible for the ALTO Tower (15 storeys).
This professional background, combined with his accomplishments at BBL, aligns naturally with the mandate entrusted to him today: equipping the team, structuring the sector, and supporting the growth of the multi-residential sector with the same level of discipline, project after project.
QUOTES
“BBL Construction continues to invest in structure and talent to deliver even better results. The multi-residential sector is expanding rapidly, and the demand confirms that dedicated leadership is essential to preserve what defines our strength: rigour, quality, and predictability. Benoit has proven that he can lead major projects with both method and leadership. With him, the multi-residential sector will grow on solid foundations, with the clear ambition of becoming a reference in the Outaouais.”
— Sylvain Bertrand, President, BBL Construction
“BBL is growing, and the multi-residential sector is growing with it. Demand is strong, and my role is to strengthen what we have already built by giving the team and the company the tools, structure, and right reflexes to keep pace. The objective is simple: consistent execution, strong coordination, and deliverables that meet BBL’s standards.”
— Benoit Chrétien, Vice President, Multi-Residential Sector, BBL Construction
ABOUT BBL CONSTRUCTION
Founded in 2009 and based in Gatineau, BBL Construction is a leading general contractor in the Outaouais region, recognized for delivering large-scale commercial, institutional, and high-rise multi-residential projects. Through its turnkey design-build approach, the company supports its clients from concept to delivery with disciplined execution and a strong focus on quality. Driven by innovation and a recognized philanthropic commitment, BBL Construction is actively engaged in its community — a pillar that shapes its identity every day.
