The company was founded by Robert Billard in 2010. Billard began his career in architecture, but he had a few career deviations in the past thirty-six years. When working as a chef did not pay the bills, Billard decided to begin his own company. “I set up Billard Architecture in December 2010, and it didn’t go well until 2016,” reflects Billard. “I spent the first five years making connections and getting my name out there and building relationships. I was calling every week and being intrusive. Then one project led to another project, and I ended up working with the right people.” Billard spent considerable time in his early career working on federal, provincial, and municipal projects. These projects included schools, airports, hospitals, recreational centers, and treatment plants. Prior experience allowed Billard to establish the culture and vision of his company. “One of the things I learned over the years in working with other firms is that I wasn’t happy with how the business of architecture is done. I don’t look like or talk like an architect, and our clients like that. From our billing structure to how we make decisions, we base on deliverables and deadlines. We don’t charge for all the little things. We don’t waste time on additional meetings” outlines THE CONSTRUC T I ON SOURCE CANADA “The clients we like to work with are ones that are clear and honest in their objectives. Most are smaller developers or developers on the rise. They are getting there by being straightforward and knowing what they need.”
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