Music is energizing. Interbois therefore decided to turn up the beat at construction and renovation sites this summer. They asked their employees to create a musical compilation reflecting who they are. There were so many songs submitted that the collection had to be culled to maintain a rocking, rhythmic style.
Since it was impossible to include all the submissions, a “bonus” musical mix was made of the songs with special meaning to every employee who took part in this project.
In addition to their musical choices, team members were asked for the reasons behind their selections, and their plans or suggestions for the summer. Here are their answers!
CAROLINE
At Interbois since: 2017
Summer vacation plans: Relax and make the most of every minute!
Scheduled activities: Contemplate all of nature’s beauty: flowers, starry nights, waterways, landscapes, etc.
Summer drink: Apple Juice
Song: Highway to Hell
Singer or group: AC/DC
Why this song: It’s a tune that wakes you up.
LOUIS
At Interbois since: 2017
Summer vacation plans: Vacation in Maine with my girlfriend
Scheduled activities: Swimming
Summer drink: Beer by the campfire
Song: Stronger Beer
Singer or group: Tim Hicks
Why this song: A happy, motivating beat.
ANDRÉE
At Interbois since: 2017
Summer vacation plans: Tour of Gaspésie in a Spyder
Scheduled activities: Sainte-Anne canyon
Summer drink: Palm Bay
Song: Walk me home
Singer or group: Pink
Why this song: A song from my favourite singer!
MARYSE
At Interbois since: 2018
Summer vacation plans: Camping in Lac-Mégantic
Scheduled activities: Running and taking the sun at the beach
Summer drink: Palm Bay
Song: Hail to the King
Singer or group: Avenged Sevenfold
Why this song: This song is a source of energy.
ÉRIC
At Interbois since: 2015
Summer vacation plans: Family vacation in Hawaii
Scheduled activities: Cycling
Summer drink: Cold beer from a micro-brewery
Song: Runaway
Singer or group: Bon Jovi
Why this song: It reminds me of my youth.
DANIELLE
At Interbois since: 1997
Summer vacation plans: Fishing and camping
Scheduled activities: Gardening
Summer drinks: Cooler-type cold drinks
Song: Alleys
Singer or group: Domeno
Why this song: A song that’s both rhythmic and catchy.
LYNDA
At Interbois since: 2015
Summer vacation plans: Spyder rides
Scheduled activities: BBQs and swimming
Summer drink: Glass of white wine
Song: Cuatro
Singer or group: Dominique Hudson
Why this song: Good memories of my vacations down south.
ANDREWS
At Interbois since: 2017
Summer vacation plans: Éco-Parc des Etchemins, Lac-Etchemin
Scheduled activities: Family activities
Summer drink: Mountain Dew on ice
Song: Play Hard
Singer or group: David Guetta
Why this song: It’s our motto at Interbois, “Work Hard, Play Hard”.
BRIGITTE
At Interbois since: 1997
Summer vacation plans: Trip to Philadelphia
Scheduled activities: Québec Summer Festival and Lévis Festivent
Summer drink: Bloody Caesar
Song: Si jamais j’oublie
Singer or group: Zaz
Why this song: It makes me relive certain emotions every time.
CINDY
At Interbois since: 2018
Summer vacation plans: Visit Prince Edward Island
Scheduled activities: Minor home renovations and motorcycle rides
Summer drinks: Discover new micro-brewery beers
Song: Runnin’ Down a Dream
Singer or group: Tom Petty
Why this song: One of the best songs by a singer I really adore.
MARTIN
At Interbois since: 2014
Summer vacation plans: Family road trip to Florida
Scheduled activities: Swimming and water sports
Summer drinks: Mojito and sangria
Song: All The Small Things
Singer or group: Blink 182
Why this song: Memories of nights at Vachon hall as a student at Université Laval!
MARIE-ÈVE
At Interbois since: 2000
Summer vacation plans: California
Scheduled activities: Cycling and walking
Summer drink: Vodka with cranberry and lime juice
Song: Californication
Singer or group: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Why this song: California is my vacation destination this summer to celebrate my birthday and to create memories with my children who are growing up too fast.
FRÉDÉRIC
At Interbois since: 2017
Summer vacation plans: Family trip to Wildwood
Scheduled activities: Miller Zoo in Frampton
Summer drink: Good, cold beer
Song: Animal
Singer or group: Def Leppard
Why this song: Memory of my first rock concert on August 8, 1992.
JASON
At Interbois since: 2017
Summer vacation plans: One day at a time!
Scheduled activities: Patio, spa, etc.
Summer drink: Cold beer
Song: Still Counting
Singer or group: Volbeat
Why this song: Memory of a contract job in Waskaganish in 2014.
MARC
At Interbois since: 2013
Summer vacation plans: Fishing in New Brunswick
Scheduled activities: ATV and boating
Summer drink: Cold Bud Light
Song: Voilà C’que Nous Voulons
Singer or group: Paul Piché