Innovation – It’s Time to Take It Home

May 24, 2016, TEDx Laval

Watch Marc Bovet’s TedX talk for his vision on the housing industry and the issues that need to be addressed in order to stop building disposable houses and start building long-lasting homes.

“Everything that surrounds us has evolved through innovation. Our cell phones are now smart phones, our cars are now computers on wheels, our news comes from social media and our newspapers are tablets. The housing industry can’t afford to ignore innovation or stay in denial mode based on the saying: we’ve always done it that way! Consumers are fed up. They want a house that will stand the test of TIME.”

–  Marc Bovet, CEO & Founder of BONE Structure


Marc A. Bovet is a born entrepreneur and, for more than 30 years, he has managed and founded businesses in various industries: fashion, marketing communications, and the arts. He was even an intrapreneur for over 7 years at Bombardier. In 2005, he founded BONE Structure®, a leader in the contemporary architectural field of steel framing for residential and commercial constructions, and a patented technology in 42 countries.

Mr. Bovet is involved in the Laval business community. He sits on the board of directors of the Laval Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIL), and is a member of the Innovation committee of the MEQ (Manufacturers and Exporters of Québec), Regional Ambassador for the Prospérité Québec campaign of the Conseil du patronat du Québec (CPQ), and jury member for the JCCM-BMO Arista competition. He speaks at various events on topics he is passionate about, like innovation, entrepreneurship and design.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx