Dessau, Ingénierie et Construction

Verreault joins Dessau, 06/19/2008
Dessau President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jean-Pierre Sauriol, and the President of Verreault, Mr. Michel Verreault, are proud to announce today that they are uniting their companies to create one of Canada’s largest engineering-construction groups.
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Awards of excellence

Over the past decade, Dessau received a great many distinctions, including the following:

QUEBEC CONSULTING ENGINEERING AWARD 2008 - Association des ingénieurs-conseils du Québec (AICQ) - This distinction highlights the excellence in Telecommunications and New Technologies for the Telecommunications Systems and process controls of exploitation project for the extension of the second line of the metro towards Laval.

QUEBEC CONSULTING ENGINEERING AWARD 2008 - Association des ingénieurs-conseils du Québec (AICQ) - This distinction highlights the excellence and innovation in mechanics/electricity for energy efficiency of the Centre communautaire project in Mistissini.

QUEBEC CONSULTING ENGINEERING AWARD 2008 - Association des ingénieurs-conseils du Québec (AICQ) - This distinction highlights the excellence of the new generation of engineers with 5 years or less of experience. The engineer Marina Staingart from Systems and Technologies was rewarded.

ASHRAE TECHNOLOGY AWARD 2008, granted by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), in the "Health care facilities" category, for existing buildings in the Rehabilitation project of the Honoré-Mercier Hospital Centre.

SPECIAL MENTION - Énergia Gala of the Association québécoise pour la maîtrise de l’énergie (AQME) (Quebec Association for Energy Control), Buildings – Institutional Sector, for the Rehabilitation project of the Honoré-Mercier Hospital Centre.

ASHRAE TECHNOLOGY AWARD 2007, granted by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), in the « New institutional buildings » category for the Horizon Vocational Centre.

ASHRAE TECHNOLOGY AWARD 2007 « ALTERNATIVE AND/OR RENEWABLE ENERGY USE », granted by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) for the Science and Life building of the Saint-Hyacinthe CEGEP.

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 2007 – Canadian Coalition of Geothermal Energy for the du Tournant School in St-Constant.

Ernst & Young 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Business-to-Business Products and Services (Quebec) category, won by Jean-Pierre Sauriol President & CEO of Dessau for is exceptional qualities as a leader, innovator, builder and strategist.

Canadian Consulting Engineering Award 2007 - Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada (ACEC) - This distinction highlights the excellence and innovation of Honoré-Mercier Hospital rehabilitation project in Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec.

Québec Consulting Engineering Award 2007 - Association des ingénieurs-conseils du Québec (AICQ) - This distinction highlights the excellence and innovation of Honoré-Mercier Hospital rehabilitation project in Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec.

One of "Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies" - 2006

Deloitte/CIBC/Queen's School of Business/National Post/Les Affaires

2006 Energia Award – Pavillon Science et Vie, Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe awarded by the Association québécoise pour la maîtrise de l’énergie (AQME), in recognition of the excellence in energy efficiency of electromechanical systems.

2006 Maurice-Pollack Award - Government of Québec - Award for citizenship in Quebec for equal access to employment, accommodation of ethno-cultural diversity and adaptation of services in the workplace.

2006 Mercuriades - Large Business - Awarded to LVM-Fondatec Inc. (subsidiary of Dessau) by the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec in the Financial, Real Estate and Professional Services category.

Québec Consulting Engineering Association Award 2006 - Association des ingénieurs-conseils du Québec (AICQ) - This distinction highlights the excellence and innovation of the Toulnustouc hydroelectric power plant project.

2006 Energy Efficiency Award - Chambre de Commerce de Rimouski - Awarded to Dessau ADL for the construction of Mont-Joli’s professional agriculture training centre.

2006 Alternative and/or Renewable Energy Use, International, First Place, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) - For the “green” building project for the École du Tournant in Saint-Constant.

2005 Regional Award of Merit, Technology, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) - Awarded in the Institutional Building category for the renovation of Leclerc Institute’s thermal plant in Laval.

2005 Energia Award - Colisée des Bois-Francs in Victoriaville from the Association québécoise pour la maîtrise de l’énergie (AQME), in recognition of the excellence in energy efficiency of electromechanical systems

« Grand Prix Québécois de la Qualité 2005 » - The "Mouvement québécois de la qualité" and the "Ministère du Développement économique et régional du Québec". Prize awarded to LVM-Fondatec, one of Dessau's subsidiaries. This is one of the most prestigious recognition for business management quality attributed in Quebec.

« Prix d’Innovation en Gestion Publique 2005 » - Public management innovation; the public administration institute of Canada (IAPC) has awarded the municipality of Longueuil the bronze prize for its maintenance and asset management program, developed by Dessau.

Award of Excellence 2004 for Steel Construction
Awarded by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction in the “Commercial and Institutional” category, for the structural work on the New École Nationale du Cirque (National Circus School) building in Montréal.

Award of Excellence 2004 for Steel Construction
Awarded by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction in the “Industrial Projects/Bridges” category, for the structural work on the New l’Acadie Interchange in Montréal by Dessau/SNC-Lavalin Consortium.

Award of Excellence 2004 for technological innovation on infrastructures
From the ministère des Affaires municipales, du Sport et du Loisir du Québec for the “Municipal Assets Inventory Program of the City of Longueuil”.

Vectoria Award 2004
Awarded by the l’Association de géomatique municipale du Québec (AGMQ), (Municipal Geomatic Association) for the “Municipal Assets Inventory Program of the City of Longueuil”.

2004 Mercuriades – Energy Efficiency – Large Companies
Awarded by the Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce for the energy efficiency of a new building, the Place de la Cité – Alexis-Nihon (Mega-Centre).

Jean-Jacques Archambault Prize (2004)
The Association de l’industrie électrique du Québec (Quebec Electrical Industry Association). Prize awarded to Paul-Aimé Sauriol, former president and member of the Board of Directors of Dessau. This tribute is paid annually to an individual who has distinguished himself through his overall practices in the Quebec electrical industry.

2004 Energy Efficiency Award, Island of Montreal – Large Companies
Award of excellence given by the Saint-Laurent Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in recognition of the energy efficiency of innovative electromechanical systems — Marguerite-Bourgeoys School Board, Bout-de-l’Isle elementary school.

2003 Armatura Prize
Awarded by the Institut d’acier d’armature du Québec (IAAQ) (Quebec Steel Reinforcement Institute) in the “Commercial Building” category, for work on the expansion of Montreal’s Palais des congrès (convention centre).

2003 Energia Award – Institutional Buildings

Award of excellence given by the Association québécoise pour la maîtrise de l’énergie (AQME) (Quebec Energy Control Association) in recognition of the energy efficiency of innovative electromechanical systems. Marguerite-Bourgeoys School Board, Bout-de-l’Isle elementary school.

2003 Award of Excellence
From the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), “Projects” category, for work on the expansion of the Palais des congrès de Montréal (convention centre).

2003 Excelor Award – Energy Efficiency
Awarded by the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce for the energy efficiency of a new building, Place de la Cité.

2003 Merithor Prize

Awarded by the Illuminating Engineering Society - Montreal (IES) in recognition of the excellent signature lighting produced within the framework of the distribution centre expansion project for the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) (Quebec liquor board).

One of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies – 2003
(Requalification) Journal Les Affaires/CIBC/Samson Bélair, Deloitte & Touche/Queen's School of Business.

One of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies – 2002
(Requalification) – Journal Les Affaires/CIBC/Samson Bélair, Deloitte & Touche/Queen’s School of Business.

2002 Mercuriades – Finalist “Customer Relations”
Finalist in the “Customer Relations” category. These awards are given by the Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce.

One of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies – 2001
National Post/CIBC/Anderson/Queen’s School of Business.

2001 Canadian International Cooperation Award — CIDA/Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
Bombardier award for the “Highway 2000” project in Jamaica.

2001 Energia Award
Given by the Association québécoise pour la maîtrise de l’énergie (AQME) (Quebec Energy Control Association) in the “Institutional Building” category, in recognition of the excellent energy efficiency of the Charles-LeMoyne Hospital in Longueuil.

2001 CISC Award of Excellence
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction – University of Quebec’s TELUQ.

2001 Canadian International Cooperation Award

CIDA/Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. Bombardier award for the “Highway 2000” project in Jamaica.

2000 Grand prize for exports, energy sector – AQME
Given by the Association québécoise pour la maîtrise de l’énergie (AQME) (Quebec Energy Control Association) to Econoler International (a subsidiary of Dessau), for various international projects in the field of energy efficiency.

Climate Technology Leadership Award 2000 – IEA/OECD
Awarded at the World Conference on Climate Change at The Hague by the International Energy Agency and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. It recognized our contribution to the development of service firms in the energy efficiency sector in countries whose economy is in transition.

International Recognition (2000)
Through the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Programme on Educational Building (PEB) – University of Montreal, Faculty of Environmental Planning and Design.

1998 Dunamis Award
Awarded by the Laval Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this prize recognizes the excellence of companies located in Laval. LVM-Fondatec received the “Performance” award in the “Quality” category.

1998 Merit Award
Received from the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada (ACEC) for technology improving the performance of 220 kV power lines in Peru.

1998 Award of Excellence for international cooperation

Awarded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the Alliance of Manufacturers and Exporters Canada, for technological advancement within the framework of a project seeking to reduce power outages and improve the electrical network on the coast of Peru.

1998 International Merit Award
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) – Thermal plant at Montreal’s Sacré-Cœur Hospital.

1997 Arcus Quality Award

Prize awarded by the Association Béton Québec (ABQ) (Quebec Concrete Association).

1997 Energia Award
Received from the Association québécoise pour la maîtrise de l'énergie (AQME) (Quebec Energy Control Association) – Horne Noranda Inc. metal smelter: energy efficiency and value analysis (“Training” category).

1997 Flygt Award

Annual meeting of the Association québécoise des techniques de l'environnement (Quebec Association of Environmental Techniques) and the Association des entrepreneurs de services en environnement du Québec (Quebec Association of Environmental Services Contractors) for “Bilan de la déphosphatation chimique des eaux usées au Québec”, an article on the chemical dephosphating of Quebec wastewater considered worthy of mention.

1996 Arcus Quality Award

Prize awarded by the Association Béton Québec (ABQ) (Quebec Concrete Association) for the Bell Centre (Molson) in Montreal, Canada.

1996 Award of Excellence for Steel Framing

Prize awarded by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) for the Bell Centre (Molson), Montréal, Canada.

1996 Arcus Quality Award

Prize awarded by the Association Béton Québec (ABQ) (Quebec Concrete Association) for the Pierre-Dupuy Professional Training Centre in Longueuil, Canada.

1996 Finalist, Canadian Award of Excellence for International Development

Awarded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the Alliance of Manufacturers and Exporters Canada for the 500 kV high-tension power line project in China’s Sichuan province (1996).

1996 Canadian Award of Excellence for International Development

CIDA/ALLIANCE award for the bridge-evaluation pilot project in Malaysia (“Transportation Infrastructures” category).

1994 Mercuriades, “Large Company” category
Winner of this award from the Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce, “Energy Performance”, “Large Company” category, for the Fernand-Séguin School in Candiac, Canada.

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