UPDATED Aug 18, 2026
Bio
Since its establishment in 1952, Blais Industries (Blais) has grown into one of Québec and Ontario’s most versatile specialty contractors. Headquartered at Rouyn-Noranda in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Québec, the specialty contractor operates across more than 20 specialized departments, delivering services across the housing, commercial, industrial, and mining sectors. Blais offers a comprehensive range of construction services tailored to the distinct demands of each sector it serves, spanning electrical, mechanical, steel structure, piping, plumbing, gas, tank erection, carpentry, and scaffolding.
“We chose CMiC because with one tool, we could address so many of our needs. Each time you master one part of the system, you share that win, and then you keep moving forward.” Jérémy St-Jean, IT Supervisor
The Challenges
No centralized data system, leaving 20+ specialized departments on disconnected tools.
Complex union agreements across Québec and Ontario made workforce management hard to standardize.
Limited visibility made forecasting difficult for leadership.
How CMiC Helped
One platform gave Blais Industries a shared language across 20+ departments, replacing scattered tools.
Customizable reporting and department-specific billing brought forecasting visibility and billing accuracy.
Unified payroll and manpower tracking simplified dual-province union compliance
Results
Departments now share one source of truth, making it easier to standardize processes and spread wins.
Payroll and billing are centralized, cutting the administrative load on IT and accounting.
Clearer reporting gives leadership more confidence managing housing, commercial, industrial, and mining work.
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