RENOVATIONS (FLIPS IMMOBILIERS) AND RBQ LICENSE
If you want to perform real estate flips, you must have an RBQ license. Indeed, since your goal is to make a profit, you are considered a construction contractor and you must have a license. House or condo intended to be sold You must have a contractor’s license to : buy a house or a condo, renovate it, then …
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A worrying labor shortage: and tomorrow?
Oct 10 2019 The Association de la construction du Québec unveiled the results of a major study carried out on the labor shortage affecting the construction sector. According to this study, over the next 10 years, an average shortfall of nearly 20,000 workers per year will be required to meet demand. Supply and demand There will be a …
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Update – 2017
New for 2017 (4.5.2) Additions 1. Visual changes to the site 2. Improved navigation in the courses 3. Change in the structure of the practical exams 4. Addition of a “retake the exam” button at the top of the answer key 5. Simplification of the user menu 7. Access to PDF invoices via the user menu 8. Adding a knowledge …
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National Construction Day – November 26
National Construction Day aims to recognize and celebrate the merits of the talented women and men who help renovate and construct buildings and infrastructure in Canada. Bravo to all those who work every day in this beautiful industry that is construction! In Canada Construction is fundamental to the Canadian economy. The industry employs 1.4 million people and represents …
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OUTLOOK FOR 2021 IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Although there is still uncertainty for 2021, industry activity is expected to return to normal in most sectors in 2021. RESIDENTIAL SECTOR The liveliness of the sector Residential will remain for a good part of next year, despite a slight decline expected. The outlook for 2021 suggests a rebound in residential renovation investments. INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SECTOR Growth …
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Air conditioning wall units
Air conditioning wall units Who can install air conditioners? The installation of these devices requires the services of a building contractor licensed in the appropriate subcategory for the work to be performed: Refrigeration contractor ( subcategory 15.10 ) This sub-category authorizes construction work that is not reserved exclusively for master pipe-mechanics. Small refrigeration systems contractor ( subcategory 15.9 ), provided …
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