Borea Construction
Borea Construction is a Canadian renewable energy EPC contractor specializing in utility-scale wind and solar projects across Canada and the United States, serving enterprise developers and Indigenous community partnerships with self-performed construction, scaled procurement, and a zero-miss track record on commercial operation dates.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersLévis, Canada
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Borea Construction does
Borea Construction ULC is a Canadian renewable energy Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor specializing in utility-scale wind and solar projects. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Saint-Nicolas, Quebec, Borea has grown into the largest renewable energy construction contractor in Canada, with more than 75 projects completed or ongoing and 7,500+ MW of installed or in-construction capacity - representing roughly one-third of all Canadian renewable energy construction opportunities. The firm self-performs the majority of construction work using its own workforce, which can scale to 1,000 workers on a single project site, and operates six offices across Canada and the United States (Plano, Texas). Its customer base is concentrated among enterprise renewable energy developers and Indigenous community partnerships, with disclosed engagements including Suncor (Cedar Point Wind), NextEra Energy (the 288-turbine Six-Pack project), and Elemental Energy (Brooks Solar, the largest utility-scale solar plant in Alberta at the time of construction). Borea's B.A.S.E. (Building an Attitude for Safety Excellence) program, implemented in 2013, is a proprietary behavior-based safety framework producing approximately 200 safety meetings per month and has contributed to the firm's publicly cited record of zero commercial operation dates missed across its portfolio.
Borea generates revenue through fixed-price and cost-plus EPC contracts awarded by project developers via competitive tendering and direct negotiation. Pricing is negotiated on a per-project basis and not publicly disclosed, reflecting a standard large-infrastructure construction commercial structure. Its go-to-market motion is project-based and relationship-driven, with field-based enterprise sales targeting renewable energy developers across Canada and a stated intent to expand expertise worldwide from its Texas office. The company operates as a subsidiary of Pomerleau, integrating back-office functions (recruitment, privacy, ethics) with the parent group, which provides balance-sheet capacity and operational synergies while Borea retains renewable-energy-focused autonomy. Annual procurement contracts covering roughly 1 GW of energy production enable volume-based material discounts that Borea passes through to clients, supporting both client LCOE optimization and competitive bid pricing. No public revenue, ARR, or unit economics are disclosed.
The company's underlying technology stack is conventional infrastructure construction: civil works, electrical installation, geotechnical engineering, turbine and solar module installation, substation and transmission line construction. The core differentiator is operational - self-perform labor, scaled procurement, and the B.A.S.E. safety program - rather than proprietary software, algorithms, or product IP. Borea has no disclosed patents, AI/ML capabilities, or productized software offerings; competitive advantage rests on execution track record, brand recognition as Canada's #1 renewable EPC, and the cost and schedule control enabled by its in-house workforce and scaled procurement model.
Borea Construction firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Borea Construction
- Legal name
- Borea Construction ULC
- Website
- https://boreaconstruction.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Borea Construction is a Canadian renewable energy EPC contractor specializing in utility-scale wind and solar projects across Canada and the United States, serving enterprise developers and Indigenous community partnerships with self-performed construction, scaled procurement, and a zero-miss track record on commercial operation dates.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Borea Construction industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Renewable Energy Construction Services
- NAICS
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)
- SIC
- Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wind Farm EPC & Balance of Plant Construction (Civil, Electrical, Substations) (EUAMACAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ), Wind Balance-of-Plant EPC (Crane Pads, Turbine Foundations, Internal Roads) (EUAEADAI), Substation EPC & construction (AIS/GIS, greenfield/brownfield) (EUADAKAC)
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Where Borea Construction is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lévis
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Borea Construction business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- EPC Construction Services: Borea generates revenue by providing full-scope Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for utility-scale wind and solar energy projects. Revenue is earned through fixed-price or cost-plus construction contracts on major infrastructure projects. The company self-performs the majority of construction works, controlling costs and schedules directly.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Borea Construction product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Borea Construction provides full-scope Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for utility-scale wind and solar renewable energy projects across Canada and the United States. The company self-performs the majority of construction work using its own workforce, delivering end-to-end project execution from pre-construction engineering and procurement through civil, electrical, geotechnical, and turbine installation to commissioning. It has delivered more than 75 projects and over 7,500 MW of renewable energy capacity, representing nearly one-third of all renewable energy construction opportunities in Canada.
Product overview
Borea Construction is a Canadian renewable energy construction company offering EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) services for wind and solar energy projects. The company operates as a single unified service offering—providing end-to-end project delivery from initial engineering through construction completion. Their core offerings consist of Wind Energy EPC Services and Solar Energy EPC Services, complemented by their proprietary B.A.S.E. (Building an Attitude for Safety Excellence) safety program. With over 75 projects completed or ongoing and more than 7,500 MW of renewable energy capacity delivered, Borea is the #1 renewable energy construction contractor in Canada, having completed approximately one-third of all renewable energy projects in the country.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Wind Energy EPC Services Comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for wind energy projects, including civil works, electrical installation, geotechnical engineering, turbine installation, and substation construction. Delivered for utility-scale wind farm developers across Canada and the United States.
- Solar Energy EPC Services Full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) solutions for solar energy projects (PV, CPV, and CSP), including project feasibility audits, engineering design, material procurement, solar module installation, inverter systems, and grid connection infrastructure. Delivered for utility-scale solar developers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 7,500 MW of renewable energy capacity delivered across 75+ projects with zero commercial operation dates missed
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Borea Construction
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Borea Construction technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Borea Construction partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- PomerleaucorePomerleau is the parent company and affiliated entity of Borea Construction. Borea Construction is listed alongside Pomerleau in employment applications and privacy policies as 'Pomerleau, Borea Construction and their affiliates.' The talent community and recruitment processes are governed by Pomerleau's privacy policy, indicating a close parent-subsidiary relationship.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Borea Construction competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mortenson Construction: US-based EPC contractor widely regarded as a top utility-scale wind and solar balance-of-plant builder. Direct competitor for large renewable energy developers across North America with a comparable self-perform delivery model.
- Wanzek Construction (MasTec): Utility-scale wind and solar EPC contractor owned by MasTec, focused on balance-of-plant construction including foundations, collection systems, and substations — directly overlapping Borea's core wind EPC scope.
- Blattner Energy / Quanta Renewable Energy: Major utility-scale wind and solar EPC contractor (acquired by Quanta Services), one of North America's largest renewable energy balance-of-plant builders and a direct competitor for marquee developer work.
- PCL Construction: Major Canadian-headquartered general contractor with significant renewable energy EPC activity. Comparable as a Canadian heavy civil contractor pursuing wind and solar projects for the same set of developer clients.
- RES (Renewable Energy Systems): Global renewable energy EPC and operations firm delivering utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. Closely comparable in service scope, customer profile, and project scale to Borea.
- McCarthy Building Companies: US general contractor with a dedicated Renewable Energy group building utility-scale solar EPC projects. Comparable customer base (large developers) and self-perform capabilities overlapping Borea's solar EPC practice.
- White Construction: North American renewable energy and heavy civil EPC contractor specializing in wind and solar balance-of-plant work for utility-scale projects; competes for similar developer RFPs as Borea.
Broad incumbents
- Aecon Group: Diversified Canadian construction and infrastructure major active across energy, civil, and industrial segments including renewables. Overlaps with Borea in Canadian heavy civil renewables but is not specialized in wind/solar EPC.
- AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin): Global engineering, construction, and nuclear services firm with renewable energy capabilities in Canada and abroad. Competes for selected Canadian developer work and overlaps with Borea's engineering and EPC service scope.
- Bechtel: Global engineering, procurement, and construction major with infrastructure and energy practices, including renewable power. Overlaps with Borea on large-scale EPC delivery capability for utility-grade energy projects.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Borea Construction leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Borea Construction funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Borea Construction M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Borea Construction
What does Borea Construction do?
Borea Construction provides full-scope Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for utility-scale wind and solar renewable energy projects across Canada and the United States. The company self-performs the majority of construction work using its own workforce, delivering end-to-end project execution from pre-construction engineering and procurement through civil, electrical, geotechnical, and turbine installation to commissioning. It has delivered more than 75 projects and over 7,500 MW of renewable energy capacity, representing nearly one-third of all renewable energy construction opportunities in Canada.
Is Borea Construction a public or private company?
Borea Construction is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Borea Construction founded?
Borea Construction was founded in 2006. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Borea Construction based?
Borea Construction is headquartered in Lévis, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Borea Construction make money?
One revenue line is on record: EPC Construction Services.
Who are Borea Construction's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mortenson Construction, Wanzek Construction (MasTec), Blattner Energy / Quanta Renewable Energy, PCL Construction, RES (Renewable Energy Systems), McCarthy Building Companies and White Construction. Broad incumbents are Aecon Group, AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin) and Bechtel.
Does Borea Construction have an API?
No public API is recorded for Borea Construction.
What industry is Borea Construction in?
Borea Construction's product category is Renewable Energy Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMACAF, Wind Farm EPC & Balance of Plant Construction (Civil, Electrical, Substations), with a secondary code of EUAMAFAJ, Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE). Its NAICS code is 237 and its SIC code is 1600.