Guides

Guides to the parts of building and renovating in Greater Montréal that genuinely confuse people — the regulatory lines, in plain language, not marketing. More to come.

Do You Need an Architect in Quebec, or Can a Designer Handle It?

When Quebec law requires an architect and when a designer can handle it — the reserved acts, the use-and-size exemptions, and where it gets tested at the permit counter.

Commercial Building Permits in Montréal: What the Process Actually Involves

The reference on commercial permits in Greater Montréal — the City fee schedule, the 120-day ceiling, PIIA triggers, the occupancy certificate (and its alcohol-permit dependency), and the effet de gel.

Design-Build vs. the Traditional Route: Which Is Right for Your Project?

One contract and one team, or a designer you tender to builders — an honest comparison, including the real cases where the traditional route is the better choice. No sales numbers.

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