Lari Construction

What Lari Construction does

LARI Construction is a privately held heritage building restoration and general contracting firm founded in 1994 and headquartered in Gatineau, Quebec, with a secondary office in Ottawa, Ontario. The company specializes in stone masonry restoration and structural stabilization of historical landmarks, serving government agencies (federal, provincial, and municipal), commercial property owners including the Fairmont hotel chain, educational institutions, religious heritage organizations, and real estate developers. Its core technical competencies include specialized masonry techniques such as Dutchman repairs, pinning, crack repairs, Jahn mortar repairs, Cintec anchor installation, sculptural element restoration, copper roof restoration, and high-elevation work exceeding 300 feet. Notable completed projects include Parliament Hill East Block ($8.5M, 2014), Fairmont Château Laurier ($12M multi-phase, ongoing since 2009), Rideau Hall perimeter fence ($1.9M), Rochester City Hall ($6.7M, 2010), Syracuse University Crouse College ($4M, 2003), and Basilique Saint-Patrick ($4.5M).

The company operates a project-based contract model with individual project values ranging from approximately $260,000 to $12,000,000, secured through direct enterprise sales to government procurement teams, institutional property managers, and commercial developers — frequently via competitive bidding on public tenders and RFPs for government heritage work. The firm does not offer a software platform, modular product, or recurring SaaS revenue stream; it is a traditional construction services business. Its go-to-market relies on a portfolio-driven corporate website, direct phone/email contact, and demonstrated prior performance on comparable landmark assets.

The firm's value proposition rests on 30+ years of operational track record, deep domain specialization in heritage masonry techniques, brand recognition built through iconic landmark projects, and a talent base of skilled artisans led by President Jonathan Hébert, Director of Finances Joëlle Cyr, and VP of Operations Steve Larouche. LARI received the American Concrete Institute Award of Excellence for Central New York State for the Syracuse University Crouse College restoration. Geographic footprint spans the Ottawa-Gatineau National Capital Region, broader Quebec, and historical US projects in Syracuse and Rochester, New York.

Name

Lari Construction

Legal name

LARI Construction

Website

https://lariconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

LARI Construction is a Gatineau-based heritage building restoration and general contracting firm specializing in stone masonry, structural stabilization, and preservation of historical landmarks for government, institutional, hospitality, and commercial clients across Canada and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Building Restoration

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Stone Masonry Repair & Restoration (HSAGALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Home Renovation & Preservation (HSAPAEAG), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Heritage building restoration
• Stone masonry restoration
• Construction general contracting
• Historic preservation services
• Heritage facade rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Gatineau

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Heritage Building Restoration Contracts: General contracting services for heritage and historical landmark restoration projects, primarily for government, institutional, and commercial property owners. Revenue is earned through project-based contracts involving masonry repair, stone restoration, structural stabilization, and related services on landmark buildings. Projects range from $260,000 to $12,000,000 in value.
2. New Construction General Contracting: General contracting services for new construction projects, including modern commercial spaces. Referenced alongside heritage restoration as part of the company's diverse product and service offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lari Construction is a heritage building restoration and general contracting firm specializing in stone masonry repair on historic landmarks. The company delivers services such as repointing, Dutchman repairs, pinning, crack repairs, stone replacement, structural stabilization, Jahn mortar repairs, Cintec anchor installation, interior wall consolidation, and copper roof restoration, primarily for government, institutional, and commercial property owners.

Product overview

Lari Construction operates as a single-service construction firm specializing in heritage building restoration and general contracting. The company offers one core service offering: heritage building restoration and masonry services. The company does not operate a platform, software product, or modular product architecture — it is a traditional construction services company that provides physical restoration and construction services to developers, contractors, and government clients. Services include stone masonry restoration, structural stabilization, repointing, crack repairs, Dutchman repairs, stone replacement, sculptural element restoration, Jahn repairs, special anchoring system installation, interior wall consolidation, and copper roof restoration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heritage Stone Masonry Restoration Specialized restoration of historic stone masonry on landmark buildings, including repointing, Dutchman repairs, pinning, crack repairs, stone replacement, sculptural element restoration, Jahn repairs, Cintec anchor installation, and interior wall consolidation. Targeted at government agencies, institutional property owners, and commercial developers of heritage buildings.
• Structural Stabilization and Conservation Structural reinforcement and stabilization of heritage buildings, including installation of internal steel structures for tower stabilization, façade retention systems, and dismantling/reconstruction of chimneys, gables, and weathering courses. Delivered for federal and institutional clients on iconic landmark buildings.
• General Contracting for New Construction General contracting services for new commercial construction projects using state-of-the-art techniques, offered alongside the company's heritage restoration work for developers and commercial clients.
• High-Elevation Heritage Restoration Masonry restoration performed at extreme elevations exceeding 300 feet, requiring specialized access coordination and rigging, exemplified by the multi-phase Fairmont Château Laurier exterior veneer and copper roof restoration project.

Quantifiable outcome

• Close to 50,000 bricks replaced in a single project (Zibi Block 2-3, 2019)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• John G. Cooke & Associates Ltd.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerServed as consultant on the Fairmont Château Laurier masonry repair project ($12M, 2009), providing professional architectural/engineering oversight for the multi-phase exterior veneer restoration project executed over a decade.
• DFS architecture & designcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm consultant for the Parliament Hill East Block Northwest Tower Stabilization & Conservation Project ($8.5M, 2014), providing design and conservation oversight for this landmark federal heritage project.
• STGM ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm consultant for Le Capitole exterior facade restoration project ($1.8M), providing architectural oversight for the full restoration of the front facade including dismantling and rebuild of the superior cornice level.
• Ptah Consultants Inc., ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm consultant for the Rideau Hall perimeter fence restoration project ($1.9M), providing architectural oversight for the rehabilitation of the 7,700-foot historic stone and wrought iron fence.
• FDGMAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultant/client representative for 180 Wellington interior heritage stone restoration project ($1.1M, 2016), overseeing marble installation and stone refurbishing work.
• NRC Engineering ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultant for the National Research Council Canada (100 Sussex) heritage stone masonry project ($260,000), providing technical oversight for stone repair and repointing work on the federal heritage building.
• CABA building science consultantsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuilding science consultant for Église Saint-Paul building envelope renovation ($645,000, 2008), providing technical oversight for masonry repair and fenestration work.
• Halcrow YollesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultant for 131 Queen / 132 Sparks facade retention project ($2.4M, 2006), providing structural engineering for the five-historic-facade retention system using steel structures.
• Jean Dallaire, architectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLead architect for Fairmont Château Frontenac masonry repair project ($1.2M, 2007), directing specialized masonry work including Jahn mortar repairs and gargoyle restoration.
• DFS Inc. Architecture & DesigncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm for 445-465 Promenade Sussex facade rehabilitation (2017), directing major dismantling and reconstruction work, repointing, Dutchman repairs, and Jahn-type restoration mortar work.
• Mesick, Cohen, Wilson ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm consultant for Rochester City Hall restoration ($6.7M, 2010), providing design oversight for the complete brownstone masonry restoration and repair project.
• Klepper, Hahn, Hyatt, P.C.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture/engineering firm for Syracuse University Crouse College restoration ($4M, 2003), overseeing stone, window, and copper gutter restoration of the 1888 Massachusetts Longmeadow sandstone building.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure and construction services firm with a heritage and buildings practice that undertakes large-scale restoration of historic government and institutional buildings. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same end market.
• Turner Construction: Largest general contractor in the US with significant institutional and government building experience. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose scale and bonding capacity position it as an alternative for federal heritage projects.
• Consigli Construction: Large New England-based general contractor with a dedicated heritage and historic preservation division. Comparable as a regional incumbent performing multi-trade restoration on institutional and federal buildings in a similar geography.
• Structure Tone: National general contractor with a significant portfolio of commercial and institutional projects including restoration work. Comparable as a broader incumbent executing large-scale renovation and restoration engagements.

Direct peers

• EverGreene Architectural Arts: Specialty firm focused on architectural restoration including decorative and historic interiors, plaster, stone, and ornamental work. Directly comparable domain specialization for heritage masonry and decorative restoration on landmark buildings.
• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates: North America's largest independent firm specializing in the investigation, analysis, and repair of existing structures, including heritage masonry and stone restoration. Highly comparable to Lari Construction in domain specialization and customer base across federal, institutional, and commercial heritage clients.
• Building Conservation Associates: Specialty firm providing architectural conservation, masonry restoration, and preservation consulting for historic buildings and landmarks. Comparable in specialized masonry/heritage restoration services for institutional clients.
• Integrated Conservation Contracting (ICC): Ontario-based heritage masonry and conservation contractor specializing in stone, brick, and terracotta restoration. Direct peer in the Canadian heritage masonry restoration market with comparable technique specializations and customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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