Charles Brassard named finalist at the 2025 OIQ Awards – Honoris Genius – Entrepreneurship
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A major recognition for engineering leadership in Quebec
FORCE is proud to announce that Charles Brassard, Co-founder and Director of Engineering, has been named a finalist at the 2025 OIQ Awards in the prestigious Honoris Genius – Entrepreneurship category.
Organized by the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), the OIQ Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and outstanding contributions to the engineering profession across Quebec. The Honoris Genius – Entrepreneurship award highlights visionary engineers who drive economic and technological progress through leadership and entrepreneurial impact.
Charles Brassard: a career marked by impact
As one of the founding partners of FORCE, Charles Brassard has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth, innovation, and technical development.
Known for his rigorous approach, strategic mindset, and human leadership, he has helped position FORCE as a trusted engineering firm throughout Quebec.
Under his direction, FORCE has developed specialized expertise in several key areas:
Bridge and civil structures – Design, inspection, and rehabilitation of complex infrastructure
Energy and dams – Stability analysis, refurbishment, and technical expertise for hydroelectric dams
Municipal and urban infrastructure – Water networks, roadways, and public space planning
Buildings – Structural engineering for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings
Prestressed concrete – High-performance structures for technically complex projects
Accelerated construction and prefabrication – Innovative techniques to shorten timelines and improve efficiency
A celebration of engineering excellence
The winners of the 2025 OIQ Awards will be announced at the Gala of Excellence in Engineering, which will take place on June 4, 2025, at the Théâtre St-James in Montréal.
👉 See the full list of finalists on the OIQ website: https://www.oiq.qc.ca/membres/soiree-excellence/#finalistes
About FORCE
FORCE is a human-scale engineering consulting firm recognized for its expertise in the design and delivery of sustainable infrastructure across Quebec.
Our team supports clients in the planning and execution of projects involving buildings, structures, foundations, municipal infrastructure, dams, bridges, and other complex works. We are driven by a rigorous, collaborative approach tailored to each territory and project.
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