Article | Roof replacement – Journal de Montréal
In this Filles de la construction article, our Project Manager, Certified Engineering Technologist and Professional Technologist, Jean-Philippe Guilbault, advises Journal de Montréal readers to discuss potential problems with roofers to avoid unexpected costs in your roofing project. Replacing a roof is a major investment, influencing cost, aesthetics, durability, maintenance and environmental impact. Roofing options include… […]
New regulations governing the practice of professional technologists
Since February 15, 2024, new regulations have authorized professional technologists, whose expertise lies in architecture and engineering, to practice certain professional activities previously reserved (since September 2020) exclusively for architects and engineers. The Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ), the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) and the Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec (OTPQ), […]
AN INTEREST-FREE LOAN FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT RENOVATIONS
Although enrolment in the Federal Greener Homes Grant Program will cease in February 2024, the Canada Loan for Greener Homes is still in effect. This financial assistance allows homeowners to borrow up to $40,000 interest-free over 10 years for energy-efficiency renovations. ELIGIBLE WORK This financing is valid for work recommended in advance by an energy […]
Everything you need to know about the annual cooling tower information return (ITRE)
If you own a cooling tower (ITRE), don’t forget that you have certain obligations under Section VII: Provisions for the maintenance of a water-cooled cooling tower installation of the Building chapter of the Safety Code (CBCS). Since January 2018, the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ), has been mailing you an information transmission form that […]
