National Building Code 2020: What to Expect?
For 3 years, the rewriting of the new Building Code of Canada has been in the hands of specialists, and new very strict rules will come into force gradually from this year (2019). The code will mainly target new construction, but it will also deal with the various aspects of demolition, relocation, renovation and changing the use of buildings. The …
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Construction. Businesses can invoke the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to avoid paying a hefty fine
The Quebec Court of Appeal has just ruled that a private company may be the victim of “cruel and unusual treatment or punishment”, a violation of the Charter. Case litigated of the APCHQ, the Quebec Court of Appeal declares that a company incorporated legal person can benefit from the protection of section 12 of the Charter in order to demonstrate …
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General contractor authorized to do woodwork 6.1 for another general contractor
A general contractor may award, in whole or in part, a contract to another general contractor provided that both have the appropriate subcategories for the work. Example 1.3 or 1.2 can take out a contract for the renovation of a small building covered by Part 9 of Chapter I-Building of the Construction Code and restore it, in whole or …
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Do you want to work during the summer holidays? Be careful to plan it before the deadline!
The collective agreement for the residential sector brings together several articles of interest to employers. It specifically includes article 24.06 Work prohibited and work permitted during compulsory annual leave. You have different options if you want to continue your work during the summer holidays. Remember that the date of June 1 is important! Requirements to be met …
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Single-family renovations and rooms for rent – RBQ license and CCQ cards
Single-family renovations and rooms for rent – RBQ license and CCQ cards You are renovating a building into a single-family home in which you and your family will live. You wish to carry out some renovations in certain rooms in order to be able to rent them. So, what jobs can you do yourself and what is the procedure for …
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Quote, invoicing, payroll … Do you master the new definitions of light and heavy residential?
The 2017-2021 collective agreement, in force since December 31, 2018, brings new definitions to light residential construction and heavy residential construction. These definitions are now based only on the number of floors in the building, and no longer on the structure or materials used. Define that your work is part of the residential sector In order …
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