We help companies with their challenges and transformation by relying on our sharp business acumen, extensive practical experience and vast technological curiosity. We use all our teams’ ingenuity to develop innovative, scalable and proven engineering strategies and solutions. As catalysts for change, we’re committed to supporting the industry in its transition to a sustainable, mutually beneficial future.
We are proud professionals who positively impact society’s development by providing practical and technologically advanced solutions in a mindful way.
BBA will be top of mind for clients and talented people seeking a professional services firm that thrives on creating value for communities with safe, sustainable and resilient solutions.
The health, safety and wellness of our employees, clients and the public are our responsibility. We treat them as family.
We always find a way to make it work. We exceed expectations by taking our client’s challenges as our own.
As we develop our projects, we respect, protect and care for the environment and its resources. They are our legacy to future generations.
We aim for quality in everything we do. Working together with our clients from ground level, we do it right the first time.
By collaborating and sharing our knowledge, we empower each other.
Mr. Breton and Mr. Banville developed a strong bond while working at Shawinigan Engineering and shared the same vision: to provide high-level engineering expertise and cutting-edge solutions. They decided to join forces and founded Breton, Banville and Associates in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, known today as BBA.
Originally, BBA made its mark in electrical engineering. In 2004, the firm set up offices in the Montréal downtown core and created a team specialized in mining and metals. BBA quickly made a name for itself in this market through determination, drive and the arrival of renowned experts from complementary fields.
The firm grew using a cross-Canada expansion strategy. With prime positioning in Québec, BBA decided to attack the Western Canada market. The firm officially opened an office in Vancouver in 2009, one in Calgary in 2012 and another in Edmonton in 2019. Today, we also have three regional service points in Terrace, Fort Saint-John and Kamloops.
As we see it, the best way to meet client expectations is to be in the field. Opening an office in Labrador City marked the beginning of a series of regional offices strategically located to provide support and proximity in Québec City (2011), Sudbury (2017), Abitibi (2018), Mont-Tremblant (2020) and Sept-Îles (2021).
Ontario’s mining activities were growing, and investments were being made in its energy infrastructure, so the time was ripe for BBA to establish itself in Toronto. The firm opened an office in 2012 and quickly developed strong and successful relationships with major clients in the region.
As one of Canada's leading energy and natural resource engineering firms, BBA wants to play an instrumental role in developing technological solutions to protect the environment. With this in mind, it pursued a series of acquisitions, namely Kawa Engineering Ltd. in 2017 and Biofilia Inc. in 2018. This expansion strengthened BBA’s commitment to position itself as a firm promoting environmental stewardship in all facets of its business.
With steady operational growth and our determination to strengthen our reach in new markets, BBA took its first steps toward international expansion, focusing on strategic regions in the mining sector. This year marks a key milestone with the opening of our first office outside Canada, in Santiago, Chile.
We kept the momentum going in 2023 with a second international office in Salt Lake City, USA, strengthening our expansion strategy in the Americas.
In 2023, BBA strengthened its expertise in power systems, leadership and sustainable transformation with the acquisitions of METSCO Energy Solutions and Refinery Leadership Partners. We also continued to grow organically in 2025 with the integration of Kilo Power, which further solidified our expertise in engineering and the development of large-scale, high-performance solar solutions.
As part of our strategic growth plan, the firm expanded its national environmental expertise with the acquisition of Groupe Synergis and CPP Environmental. Internationally, the integration of Tierra Group International Ltd. helped expand our reach in North and South America, adding new offices in Denver, Elko and Lima.