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RBQ License: The Great "Residential vs. Commercial" Myth Finally Demystified. RBQ License – Residential and Commercial ? For administrators and contractors alike, navigating Quebec’s construction industry often feels like wandering through a regulatory labyrinth....

Understanding What This Subcategory Really Covers. RBQ – SUBCATEGORY 6.1: WOOD FRAMING Subcategory 6.1 – Wood Framing Contractor is one of the most misunderstood license classes in Quebec’s construction industry. Many specialized contractors mistakenly believe their...

The process for modifying or renewing your RBQ license. RBQ LICENSE RENEWAL Understanding the Rules, Avoiding Pitfalls In Québec’s construction sector, the RBQ license (Régie du bâtiment du Québec) is far more than a mere administrative formality—it is the legal...

What is an RBQ guarantor? Understanding the role and obligations of the guarantor responsible for the license required to operate in Quebec’s construction industry. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RBQ GUARANTOR Obtaining a license from the Régie du bâtiment du...

Demystifying the CCQ Pool: Your Roadmap to the Competency Card. The workings of the CCQ pool are not always easy to grasp, so we’re breaking it down for better understanding. UNDERSTAND THE FUNCTIONING Obtaining a competency card issued by the Commission de la...

Are you an employer looking for qualified personnel with CCQ competency cards, or a worker seeking a job in the construction industry? A NEW PLATFORM Here’s a platform that fills a real need—and one that might be of great interest to you. While we’re not directly...

The construction sector in Quebec is governed by several organizations that oversee the regulation and supervision of activities in the industry. Among them, the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) and the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) play distinct yet...

Many people ask themselves the same question when time comes to evaluate the choices available for the creation of their business; Should I choose a natural person type of business, or should I go for incorporation? THE CHOICE OF INCORPORATION To determine whether...

Many people wonder what self‑construction actually involves in Québec—specifically, what rules apply when someone wants to build a house, a cottage, or any other building either for themselves or for a family member. SELF‑CONSTRUCTION Here is the list of buildings...

Garantie Construction Résidentielle. Many of you have heard about it, but many entrepreneurs ask the following question … What is the purpose of this guarantee? WHAT IS THE GCR / GARANTIE CONSTRUCTION RESIDENTIEL  For the buyer, this guarantee offers them protections,...