demand precision and accountability. That experience continues to influence how the company approaches every project today. “When you work in public bidding, you give a price and you respect it,” L’Espérance says. “That discipline never leaves you.” FROM GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO DEVELOPER-BUILDER While Construgep began as a general contractor, its transition into full-scale development was both deliberate and methodical. By the early 2010s, the company began expanding its role in privatesector projects, initially focusing on residential construction before gradually assuming full development responsibilities. Today, Construgep acts as both developer and builder on its projects, a structure that differentiates it in a market where those roles are often separated. By remaining its own general contractor, the company retains direct oversight of construction schedules, procurement, and cost management, while reducing execution risk for partners and stakeholders. “We still build our own projects as our own GC,” L’Espérance explains. “That gives us control from beginning to end.” THE LAUNCH OF THE EXAL BANNER A major milestone in Construgep’s recent evolution was the launch of the EXAL banner in October 36 JAN 2026 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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