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"Benoit Paquet managed a key construction project for Olympic Broadcasting Services Vancouver (OBSV) and the International Broadcasters at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
 
OBSV engaged A general contractor for the Design/Build of the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) in Vancouver. In turn, Mr. Paquet was engaged by "The general contractor" to lead the project management team as Construction Manager.
The International Broadcast Centre was the central location for the television and radio studios for more than 100 rights holding broadcasters, and the technical and production facilities for our company, Olympic Broadcast Services Vancouver, OBSV.
 
"The general contractor" started work in June 2009 and had to complete the 30,000 square meters fit-out by mid December "2009".  (325,000 square feet)
 
Mr. Paquet was responsible for hiring each of the consultants (architectural, mechanical, electrical) and the trades, while negotiating each of their contracts within very firm pricing parameters.  He was also responsible to lead  the day-to-day coordination in the pre-construction phase, acting as the liaison between OBSV and the various disciplines.
 
There was a great deal at stake to complete the IBC construction on time for the arrival of the rights holders.  Mr. Paquet showed an aptitude for flexibility, responsiveness and was fully engaged to complete the design and construction on time. (In fact, “The general contractor” completed the work two weeks early.) 
 
As a result of "Benoit Paquet's" direction and facilitation the consultants and trades gelled together quickly, working as one team to meet OBSV’s expectations.
 
If your company is looking for someone who will represent you well and will get the job done to meet the client’s expectations, I would not hesitate to recommend Benoit Paquet"
 
Nancy Lee
Chief Operating Officer, Olympic Broadcast Services Vancouver, OBSV
April 7, 2010
 
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Benoit, We at NBC thank you again for all your efforts. 
You not only gave us the confidence and comfort level we needed to know that construction would complete on time, but the end result workmanship was done professionally.
 
John A.
NBC Olympic Engineering
February 20th 2010
 
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" Aqua-Coast Engineering Ltd. were the envelope consultant of King Edward Village which was one of the largest, most complex high-rise residential projects in B.C. It has 2 high-rise towers along with low-rise towers, 3 levels of underground parking and retail/commercial components that included many CRU's as well of a public library. The architectural drawings were one of the most complicated designs that this engineer has seen in 30 years of construction. the leader of the construction team was Mr. Benoit Paquet. 
"His leadership was outstanding in driving a very difficult project to the finish line". 
" He faced overwelming challenges throughout both the design and construction stages and never once  lost his "cool" in the process."
" Benoit's tough but fair approach and exceptional organizational skills were the reasons the project finished as a huge succes."
"He clearly had the respect and loyalty of everyone that worked with him."
 
Brenda Shaw P.Eng.
Building Envelope Consultant. Vancouver, B.C. Canada
October 17th, 2008
 
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"Benoit's adopted a significant role in the ultimate success of the project.
Through his enourmous effort and his unique approach to team building, he was able to eliminate serious animosity between the various trades and re-establish a harmounious and productive work environment.
Benoit demonstrated ability to see things from other people's point of view and to use this insight to bring about the most positive results.
I am amazed at his dedication to the work, his commitment to success and his enviable stamina.
Benoit has developed an extraordinary level of management and leadership skill."
 
Keith S. Hemphill, MAIBC
Rositch Hemphill + Associates Architects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
October 3rd, 2008
 
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"In the later 10 years, I have had the opportunity to work with Benoit Paquet, whom I got to know very well, having to work very closely with him: namely in a general contractor's main office in Montreal, three years in Cuba at the construction of hotels and, lately, more than a year in Vancouver in the construction of a high rise development and other types of construction.
 
I do hereby declare that I know Benoit to be a very experienced and well organized person, that has and can direct a large construction company with all that it implies, or even start one from scratch. I also know Benoit to be very resourceful, imaginative, objective oriented and courageous individual. He is not afraid to put whatever effort is required to achieve his goals.
 
Benoit is honest, extremely conscientious, devoted, hardworking person a qualified and knowledgeable leader"
 
In my books, and all my life having been in construction, I declare he is the best that I have ever had the privilege to work with.
 
It is with persons like him that great things can be achieved."
 
Raymond McNicoll, P.Eng.
St-Mathieu de Beloeil, Quebec, Canada
July 2007
 
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"I have known Benoit Paquet for over two years." 
"Our main interaction was in regards to operation and cost control activities in the construction of a major multi-use commercial residential developments along with an industrial facility construction in and around Vancouver."
We also worked very closely together on the development side of the group projects specifically on financing, sales and closing issues."
"Benoit's strongest assets are his willingness to take on responsibility and to share that responsibility among the team he leads and to organize and plan for the task ahead."
 
Eric Domeier, CGA
Controller.
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
September 29th 2008
 
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"Benoit through his always positive attitude and never say can't attitude, brought the team together.
Benoit created and achieved some very aggressive dead lines, that everyone said he could not make. He managed to create a feeling of team spirit that got everyone pulling in the same direction.
All my experiences proved out that Benoit's integrity was the highest caliber and when he committed to something he always backed it up."
 
Roger Hendrix, President of Ocean Park Mechanical Ltd.
Surrey, B.C. Canada
November, 2008
 
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I have worked closely with Mr. Paquet on a multi-million dollar roofing contract and my experience during the course of this two year long contract was nothing but positive. 
Mr. Paquet was always fair in his judgment, realistic and reasonable with his expectations and always courteous and a pleasure to deal with.
When he needed to be present at the site to deal with issues, he was always there and he resolved problems in a cool and collected manner.

P. Imani
Villa, Vancouver, BC, Canada
November 2008
 
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“I worked with Benoit over a period of almost two years on budgets, human resource management, draw reports, and other financial reporting initiatives.
 
It was a delight working with Benoit and his team. Benoit created an enjoyable work place environment by bringing energy to the workplace and invigorating members of his team.
 
Benoit’s leadership qualities were evident in the respect he received from both his staff and his suppliers and trades.
 
Following Benoit’s lead and initiative, his team put in the extra hours and exerted the extra effort that was needed to get tasks accomplished in a timely manner.
I have been constantly impressed by both of Benoit’s attitude toward his work and his performance on the job.”
 
Dave S.
CFO - AIGLP
December 22nd 2008
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Miguel A. Dominguez Alvarez "See Translation Below"
Gerente General 
SUNECO S.A.
Habana, Cuba
25 de noviembre 2001
 
Por el medio de la presente, quiero expresar nuestra satisfaccion en cuanto a los servicios de assistencia tecnica brindadas por la Empresa Canadiense dirigida en Cuba por el Sr. Benoit Paquet.
 
El Sr. Paquet supo establecer y mantener una relacion de confianza con la Empresa SUNECO S.A. durante todo el proyecto, el mismo duro desde Septiembre de 1998 hasta el mes de Octubre del 2001. Su comprension del mercado y de la realidad Cubana ayudaron a crear un solo equipo de trabajo entre los Canadienses y los Cubanos, asi como superar las barreras del idioma y de la idiosincrasia.
 
El equipo de trabajo de la "Compañía Canadiense" jugo un papel importante en el resultado final asi como en el nivel de la calidad de la ejecuccion de la obra.
 
Para nuestra Empresa los ejecutivos de la "Compañía Canadiense" demonstraron en su trabajo transparencia, profesionalismo y systemasidad.
 
Miguel A. Dominguez Alvarez
Gerente General SUNECO S.A.
Havana, Cuba
25 de noviembre 2001
 
 
Translation of Suneco’s letter
I want to express our satisfaction concerning the Technical Assistance Services provided by the Canadian Company directed by Mr. Benoit Paquet in Cuba.

Mr. Paquet succeeded to establish and maintain a trust relation with our Company Suneco during the Project that lasted from September 1998 until October 2001.

His understanding of the Cuban Market and Reality helped to create One single working team between the Canadians and the Cubans and surpass the language and idiosyncrasy (ideology) barriers.

“The Canadian Team” played an important role in the final result and; in the level of quality of the execution of the Project.

For our Company; “The Canadian Team” showed transparency, professionalism and worked in a systematic way.

Miguel Dominguez Alvarez 
General Director
Suneco Construction
Havana, November 25th 2001.
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