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Take the case of Pierre who runs a company wishing to hire qualified labor (crane operators) to other companies in need. Will he have to obtain a license from the RBQ to be in good standing? Building Act Article 41 of the Building Act (RSQ, c. B-1.1) indicates that, subject to some exemptions, in particular in articles 42 and 49, a license is required for the contractor who carries out or has carried out work. construction, carried out on the site of the site and on the job, in particular a building or civil engineering work. 41. This chapter applies

Having an ambition, a project … allows you to project yourself into the future and motivate yourself. This may be to want to create a business in the field of construction and start a professional activity. Even if for now it’s a dream, it can come true! By defining what you want to do, you will be able to influence the course of your life in the right direction instead of letting yourself be carried away by habits. At Formation Construction, we support you throughout your project.       1- Examine all of your options. Take the time to

  Define that your work is part of the residential sector   In order to quote, invoice or pay accurately, you must first make sure that the work is done in the residential sector. In fact, to benefit from the advantages of the collective agreement in the residential sector, it is essential to declare the hours in the correct sector.   The Act respecting labor relations, vocational training and workforce management in the construction industry (R-20) defines the residential sector as follows: The construction sector of buildings or groups of adjoining buildings, including installations and equipment physically attached or not

Pyrrhotite, an ore that is found naturally in the ground, rhymes today with “disaster” for thousands of owners who are victims. The file spans more than a decade.     Pyrrhotite, what is it? Pyrrhotite is a mineral species composed of iron sulphide which oxidizes on contact with air and humidity. The mineral then produces sulfuric acid which  reacts with calcium and aluminates in concrete. The reaction then causes cracking and disintegration of the foundation. This is why pyrrhotite is so  problematic for owners. Once the first cracks appear,  usually between three and five years after casting, the process is