in projects across Québec, Ontario and
Newfoundland. The company even oper-
ates in towns up north, accessible only via
airplane, in addition to a few projects in the
U.S.
Up to $400 million in construction projects
are carried out annually. Notable projects
include the Mercedes-Benz building, the
Revenue Canada Data Centre, the Agri-
nova Research Centre and the Hébert-
ville-Station City Hall. Additionally, Gémel
has contributed to various high-rise build-
ings, retirement homes, public swimming
pools, fire stations and community centres
across Québec.
SATISFYING THE CUSTOMER
AND THE ENVIRONMENT
According to the mandate of Gémel, a proj-
ect must simultaneously do three things:
respect the environment, be economically
feasible and satisfy the requirements of
the client. Gémel’s commitment to sus-
tainable development is seen particularly
through the steps it takes to respect the
environment. Following the LEED philoso-
phy, opting for natural ventilation instead
of mechanical, and designing and building
a project to maximize the incoming sun-
light are such steps. The people inhabit-
ing these spaces benefit too; things like
“We’re using the environment more and more.” Justin Pagé, President
MAY 2016
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