In recent years, a growing number of buildings are constructed with the goal of minimizing the energy required to operate them and maximizing the comfort of their occupants. One example is the [...]
When you build your home, you should think about possible changes in your life that may require more interior space. You might need to create a nursery or start your own business and have to set [...]
Wood is a natural resource that is widely used in the construction of frames for houses and small commercial buildings in Quebec. However, this does not appear to be the case for large buildings, [...]
Wood, steel, concrete… all materials frequently used in residential and commercial construction have mechanical properties that make them more or less efficient in different contexts and [...]
Wood is increasingly recognized as a building material with a lower environmental impact than other materials used to build structures. Unlike steel and concrete, wood absorbs carbon (partly [...]
Wood is an abundant natural resource in Quebec. This raw material is therefore used extensively in the construction of residential buildings. However, can it also be used in the construction of [...]
As its name suggests, a flat roof is a roof that is completely level or has only a very slight slope. In Quebec, many buildings have this type of roof, including multi-residential and commercial [...]
The vast majority of houses built in Quebec have a timber framing. Roof trusses, prefabricated panel walls, beam systems, all these elements are part of a building’s framework. They make up [...]
Prefabricated structural wood components are now standard in most construction projects, in large part because of the time they save and the precision they provide. However, roof trusses, panel [...]
Managing a construction project involves making a multitude of important decisions. Many of these decisions have to do with the choice of materials, which have their respective advantages and [...]
