Blog
Learn more about the construction industry, Honco technology and its benefits, our services, inspiring case studies and more through our blog.
Articles récents
Renting or buying a commercial building: factors to consider
At one time or another, the question of renting or buying a commercial building presents itself to any entrepreneur. Whether at the end of a lease, for expansion needs or when starting a new business, choosing between renting and buying your business premises is inevitable. This thinking is multi-faceted and the decision should never be … Continued
Lire l'article >
A New Environment for Cétal
The company Cétal now has a brand new plant located on Chemin Olivier in Laurier-Station. The building, valued at $4M and boasting a total surface area of 50,000 square feet, was built by Honco Buildings. Work began in August 2018 and Cétal took possession of the building last April. To learn more about this project, … Continued
Lire l'article >
Lortie Aviation and Honco: Continued Collaboration Through the Years
Lortie Aviation and Honco Buildings have been business partners for several years. André Lortie, the president of the company, based in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, was happy to talk about his association with Honco. A long history of collaboration To start, Lortie reminded us that his collaboration with Honco Buildings is nothing new. In fact, it dates back … Continued
Lire l'article >
The Centre Multisport Desjardins: a Building Appreciated by Everyone
Some people claim that the number 13 is synonymous with bad luck. In the case of the Municipality of Étang-du Nord on the Magdalen Islands, this number represents the completion of a project that had been anticipated for 13 years: the construction of a new sports complex. The dream finally became a reality in October … Continued
Lire l'article >
Build or renovate: a choice determined by institution-specific needs
Renovate or start afresh? The City of Paspébiac on the Gaspé Peninsula was faced with this dilemma concerning its arena. Built in the 1970s, it was due for a major facelift. Rémi Witthom, previously a municipal counsellor and the former city representative for the sports complex project, agreed to get the ball rolling for the … Continued
Lire l'article >
The Centre Recreatif Desjardins: a Showpiece for Saint-Prosper
With the oldest arena in the Beauce region, the municipality of Saint-Prosper decided a few years ago to have a new sports and community facility built. On September 7, 2019, the first skates will hit the ice at the Centre Récréatif Desjardins, a building built by the firm Honco Buildings at a cost of $8.5M. … Continued
Lire l'article >
What is a design-build project?
If one thing unifies the real estate development industry, it’s that construction costs are constantly rising, and therefore developers – whether they are government or in the private sector – must try to get the most out of every dollar spent. That’s why the design-build construction delivery method is worth considering. Unlike traditional design-bid-build … Continued
Lire l'article >
The 5 most impressive mining achievements of Honco
Honco is recognized in the mining sector for the realization of various projects. Whether on extraction and processing sites for metals and ores, in the oil sector or on hydroelectric sites, the challenges are varied in this area. Below, discover the 5 most impressive mining achievements of Honco Buildings. 1. Agnico Eagle Mines The … Continued
Lire l'article >HONCO SPECIALIZES IN REMOTE LOCATIONS
A truism of construction is the more remote your building project is, the costlier it will be, with transportation, manpower availability, and other factors adding to the expense. Honco buildings are world famous for their resiliency and attractive architectural capabilities, but strictly from a dollar and cents viewpoint the company has structured its operations as … Continued
Lire l'article >HOW HONCO BUILDINGS ADAPT TO EXTREME WEATHER
It has been said that for many countries, future economic prosperity lies in the north. But for Canada, Russia, and other nations, this means buildings must be developed to withstand extreme cold and operate efficiently in order to offset high utility costs. And that’s why Honco is regarded as the metal building manufacturer of choice. … Continued
Lire l'article >