Experience makes the difference
In the CBF family, we believe in putting our expertise first. We have over 70 years of industry experience and a solid reputation in the construction industry and related services. We are proud of our highly qualified and dedicated team, who works tirelessly to provide superior services to our customers. We are determined to be the best business partner for general contractors and to support them in their growth.
We are committed to investing in the training and development of our employees, and to consolidating our market position through strategic acquisitions in the construction and related services sector.
Our mission
Develop expertise and support portfolio companies to work in synergy with a view to becoming a key business partner.
Our promise to you
Implement sustainable practices in all aspects of our projects, adhere to the highest ethical standards of corporate governance, and work closely with our customers to create projects that meet their needs and objectives.
The management of the
CBF family
The CBF family was set up to better serve its customers and business partners, and at the same time to develop its various areas of expertise. Today, over 450 employees make up the CBF family.
David cumulates nearly 20 years with La Famille CBF and has been General Manager since 2015. He has driven phenomenal growth while respecting the Group's core values. He is also an active member of several boards of directors, including those of the Association de la fibromyalgie région Chaudière- Appalaches and the ACRGTQ.
Michaël oversees the financial operations of La Famille CBF's various companies, and plays an active role in realizing the strategic vision of various growth projects. He is strongly committed both professionally and in the community, notably to the Fondation du Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.
A member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, Raoul has 35 years' expertise in the construction of deep foundations, and for many years managed the construction companies "Les Fondations Géodex inc." and "Icanda Corporation inc. His construction experience is a major asset for the Group's development.
The story of the
CBF family
Forage CBF began operations in 1950 under the name Blais et Frères enr. In the late 1950s, Camille disassociated himself from his brothers and formed his own company, Camille Blais. In the early 1980s, his five sons became interested in the drilling business. It was then that Camille Blais & Fils Ltée was formed.
Over 70 years later, the company has extended the concept of family to the whole of the CBF family, which remains faithful to these family values. The Blais family, still very much at the head of the company, is proud to pass on its know-how and passion to the younger generations of the now large CBF family.
1951
Founding of Camille Blais & Fils Ltée
2015
David Blais appointed CEO of Forage CBF
2019
3rd generation buy-out
2021
Creation of the CBF Family
Creation of CBF Immobilier
2022
SMA Group partnership
Creation of Soudure CBF
Acquisition Action SST
2023
Acquisition of SST Team
Acquisition of Geodex
The five expertises
of the CBF family
The CBF family’s business expertise addresses a wide range of needs, and is backed by strong teams offering comprehensive, customized solutions to serve our customers.
Deep foundations
Our experts ensure the efficient transfer of loads to more robust materials, guaranteeing lasting results from design to completion.
Welding
Our skilled welders guarantee solid joints that meet the most stringent safety and performance standards.
Mechanical engineering
We design, maintain and optimize your mechanical systems. Our specialists are ready to take on the industry’s most demanding challenges.
Health & Safety
We recognize the importance of OHS in construction and are dedicated to supporting professionals in this sector.
Real estate
CBF Immobilier, merging real estate expertise and construction, orchestrates a complete process from conception to sale or property management.