Labor rental and RBQ, which applies
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, …
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IT’S DECIDED, I’M STARTING MY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY!
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 …
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Quote, invoicing, payroll … Are you familiar with the new hourly rates?
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. …
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Pyrrhotite, what is it?
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 …
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Sell without legal warranty & at the buyer’s risk, really?
In order to guard against possible recourse for latent defects, a seller can limit his liability by selling a good “without legal warranty, at the buyer’s risk and peril” . It is important to understand the scope of the exclusion of the legal warranty. In recent years, the proportion of real estate sales without legal warranty has steadily increased. …
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Theft of tools and equipment on construction sites
Tool theft from construction sites is increasing in Quebec. On the grounds of the Chicoutimi hospital, the Construction Unibec company, responsible for the work of the future magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) clinic, has counted 3 thefts since last November. Valuable tools, like rotating lasers for example, were stolen, but also laptops and materials. Unibec estimates the total number of …
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