Obtain a so-called “general” license from the RBQ (Appendix 1)
As a contractor holding a sub-category from Annex 1, you can coordinate and organize the work of a construction site (foundation, construction, renovation, modification or demolition…). What can you work on? You can choose to perform or have performed the jobs included in one of the following 11 subcategories: 1.2 – Small building contractor 1.3 – Building contractor of …
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THE INVESTOR IN “FLIPS IMMOBILIERS” AND THE RBQ LICENSE
QUESTION: An investor buys properties in order to resell them (Making Flips in construction jargon) and hires a general contractor (with the necessary licenses). Should this investor hold an RBQ license if he does not work on the sites himself? REPLY : The answer is yes” ! According to article 41 of the Building Act (RSQ, c. B-1.1) and …
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2020: Best year for residential construction in Quebec
In 2020, Quebec had a very good year in the field of residential construction. This was the best year for residential starts since 2004. The number of housing starts reached 54,006 in 2020 compared to 47,967 in 2019, an increase of 13 %. Very good growth therefore if we take into account that construction sites were closed from March 24 …
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COVID-19 – OFFICIAL INFORMATION FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF QUEBEC
In Quebec, for the moment, the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is under control, but the coming weeks will be critical. The government is therefore taking all the necessary measures to curb the contagion as much as possible. On March 13, 2020, a state of health emergency was declared throughout Quebec. This exceptional measure grants the Government of Quebec …
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The phenomenon of mini houses in Quebec and its realities
Mini-houses have been presented for several years as an original and economical option to access the real estate market. In Quebec, there are already some real estate projects that are entirely dedicated to them. These small accommodations are presented as a way of living in harmony with nature. However, the idea remains more difficult to materialize in Quebec. Regulations to …
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Construction Holidays: History and Anecdotes
The ” Construction holidays Start this Friday, but do you know where this term comes from which refers to the summer period of two weeks during which almost all of the workers working on worksites of construction benefit from a leave obligatory ? A site cannot really move forward without several of its workers. In addition, it should …
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