In 1995 Bell Canada created a separate company in order to reduce their costs and improve their competitive positioning in the areas of engineering and construction. The result… in April 1996 Expertech Network Installation Inc. was created as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Canada.

By the end of its first operating year, Expertech was successful in delivering on the mandate it was given. Bell’s Engineering and Operations costs were reduced by 25%, largely due to the creation of a new working environment with improved productivity, vehicle, real estate, tool and workforce management.

To generate new growth, Expertech began seeking business outside of Bell Canada in 1997. In 1999 Bell Canada developed a partnership with SNC- Lavalin, Canada’s largest civil engineering and construction firm, resulting in SNC-Lavalin’s acquisition of 25% ownership of Expertech.