The TEAM

The experience and the knowledge of Équation is focused on team work, led by each associates' field expertise.



Our associates

Richard Perreault - engineer

Richard Perreault

President, engineer, project manager


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Richard Perreault

President, engineer, project manager
Richard Perreault - engineer

Mr. Perreault has a degree in civil engineering from the Université de Sherbrooke (2001). Before joining Équation groupe conseil in 2016 as an associate engineer, vice president and project manager, Mr. Perreault has acted as a senior manager of development in Quebec and in the Atlantic provinces at Groupe TDL (Tim Hortons). He also takes care of the cost estimates for construction and renovation projects, work scheduling, the coordination of all the professionals and the overseeing of projects as well as the construction of new restaurants and the renovation program of restaurants for Quebec and the Maritimes.

Before this experience, he worked at the Progemes Consultant firm as a junior steel, wood and cement structural building engineer.

Marie-Josée Charron - Civil engineer

Marie-Josée Charron

Civil engineer, Senior vice-president


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Marie-Josée Charron

Civil engineer, Senior vice-president
Marie-Josée Charron - Civil engineer

Mrs. Marie-Josée Charron studied in Construction Engineering and completed her degree from the Université de Sherbrooke in 1992, and in 1999, she received a specialised diploma in Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructures from the ÉTS. She is also member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec since 1994.

In 1993, she started her career in a consulting engineering company as a road works manager. Moreover, in the same year, she became a municipal engineering designer for another engineering consulting company. As part of her duties, she took care of preparing studies for municipal engineering projects and more specifically she prepared studies about drainage which involved surface retention. She also took care of the design, the preparation of the plans, quotes and estimations, document offers, tenders as well as overseeing many residential, municipal and private projects.

During the year 2000, Marie-Josée Charron joined the Équation groupe conseil team where she continued her functions as a municipal engineer designer and then became an associate, vice-president and president of the firm. As well as working on municipal projects and private developments; she manages many institutional and commercial projects.

Marc Desbiens - mechanical engineer

Marc Desbiens

Vice-president, mechanical engineer, head of the mechanical and electrical department
and fire protection


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Marc Desbiens

Vice-president, mechanical engineer,
head of the mechanical and electrical department and fire protection

Marc Desbiens - mechanical engineer

The electro mechanic building department is directed by Mr. Marc Desbiens, Senior mechanical engineer with 25 years of experience; 14 of those 25 at our firm. Mr. Desbiens is in charge of the design, and if need be, he participates in overseeing of the projects. During the survey, the planning and the design of the projects, he is assisted by Mr. Dany Tavares, DAO technician with 16 years of experience.




Marco Dumas - engineer

Marco Dumas

Vice-president, engineer, head of
the structural department


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Marco Dumas

Vice-president, engineer, head of the structural department
Marco Dumas - engineer

Mr. Dumas has worked in the engineering consulting business for the past 15 years and he has a degree from the Université de Sherbrooke in civil engineering. He has developed his expertise and his experience in the production of many projects in the commercial, industrial, office, residential, multi-level buildings (condos), school, institutional, municipal and sports facilities. He has mastered the codes and standards which allows him to conceive all types of structures either in steel, cement or wood. Mr. Dumas has endorsed the roles of design engineer, engineer construction site supervisor, project manager and head of service of the structural department and is now vice president for Équation groupe conseil. His experience, his ingenuity, his pro-activity and his assiduous implication in the production of projects which have allowed him to find performing and optimizing solutions that perfectly answers the needs and expectations of their clients, while respecting the budgets and the deadlines. Thanks to his rigour and his excellent communicator skills; he knows how to manage his work teams and coordinate all of the tasks related to the structure and civil engineer from the beginning to the end of the project. The numerous construction sites that he has worked on has permitted him to be able to make quick, good decisions on site that permit him to fulfill the projects within the deadlines and within budget.


News




Testimonials


  • "From May 2016 to December 2017, on behalf of PWGSC's client department Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), I managed a construction contract with FCNQ Construction inc. The project involved the design build delivery of a Wildlife Field Research Station in the community of Pond Inlet, Nunavut. This project is considered a success by both myself as well as the project leader at ECCC.

    Apart from the typical logistical challenges involved in construction in the High Arctic, this project presented one exceptional challenge. The construction contract to FCNQ was awarded in May 2016, allowing only 3 months: 1) to design the facility, 2) obtain client sign-off, and 3) order and deliver all materials to Montreal to meet the 2016 sea-lift to Pond Inlet. The FCNQ team, led by Carl-Anthony Duguay, met this challenge.

    The project was certified as substantially complete in December 2016, 3 months ahead of schedule. The entire FCNQ team was professional and co-operative. This included the consultant team of Blouin Orzes Architectes and Équation groupe conseil inc. (engineering). The site superintendent, Michel Gaudry, demonstrated a commitment to quality workmanship and was responsive in addressing deficiencies."

    James Hutchings, M.Arch, MAA

  • "Our business relationship has lasted for many years and is based on one great principal; service. Équation puts at the center of its priorities a personalised service for its clients with high standards and with the desire to satisfy the highest demands. Équation has shown us over the years its great competencies and has transmitted its most fundamental values. We are extremely satisfied with regards to the professional services offered by this firm."

    Martin Chénard, ing.
    Premius (formerly known as Développement APL)

  • "The Équation firm has been involved since the beginning of our renovation project and has greatly helped navigate relationships with different professionals and tradespeople. Their help has helped us save money and complete our renovations while respecting our budgets and deadlines. The numerous competencies of the members of their team and the rigorous work ethics have permitted us to have a trustworthy relationship and we will surely deal with them again for our future projects."

    Pierre Legault, CEO
    Industries Goodwill Renaissance Montréal

  • "In partnership with Équation groupe conseil for almost 10 years, we wish to emphasize the professionalism of the whole team. In fact, all of our projects have been delivered within the deadlines and the respected budget, with the highest quality of standards."

    The TDL Group

  • "For many years, Metro Richelieu inc. has confided various mandates to the Équation groupe conseil firm, who has shown over the years the same top priority and a personalised and high quality service. We also wish to mention the excellent work in the making of the new fruits and vegetables distribution center in Laval. The project was led by masters and delivered on time without any additional costs. We congratulate all of the Équation team for their rigorous management, efficient coordination and meeting deadlines and costs. According to us, these elements are keys to success. We highly recommend the professional services of Équation groupe conseil."

    Éric Dubois, ing. project management lead