Baris Kaplan
Baris Kaplan emigrated from Russia in 1908 and, in 1915, started working in the construction industry on his own account as B. Kaplan Carpenter and Builder.
After over a decade of improving his skills and developing his reputation, Baris Kaplan incorporated the business in 1927. B. Kaplan Construction Inc. continued to grow steadily over the years, and in 1935, was re-located to a new building on City Hall Avenue, Montreal, Quebec which is the current location of the company’s head office.
In the late 1930s and early 1940s, the founder’s sons, Saul, Edward, and Max, joined B. Kaplan Construction Inc. After Saul’s departure from the company in the mid 1940s, Edward and Max took over the helm of B. Kaplan Construction Inc. and expanded the business to include industrial and commercial clients. These clients have served as repeat customers who appreciate the company’s consistent dedication to quality and professionalism at competitive prices.
During the 1950s and 1960s, the company expanded upon its expertise and began to build commercial and residential buildings on its own account.
1405 Mackay Street (1953)
In the early 1970s, Max Kaplan’s son, Eric, joined the firm as a labourer. He subsequently became an estimator and site superintendent, and in 1986, assumed control and the presidency of the company.
Over the last few decades, Eric Kaplan has expanded the company’s portfolio to include commercial projects for retail stores, offices, and institutional projects for schools and hospitals.
As the company approaches its centennial anniversary in 2015, B. Kaplan Construction Inc. continues to strive for excellence in all aspects of construction and to nurture its reputation for reliability and integrity.
B. Kaplan Construction Inc. is proud to be the oldest general contractor in the City of Montréal and has been a member in good standing with the Construction Association of Montréal since 1934.