Observing that we build poorly in Quebec and that we will leave a built heritage of poor quality is unfortunately a truth.
For several years in Quebec, we have been building high-rise buildings that require high-level expertise. Fortunately, there are a few builders in Quebec who have the qualifications to build these more complex buildings.
The problems most often encountered are related to the building envelope and its sealing, the quality of the exterior coverings and the acoustics. Problems that appear a few years after the end of construction.
In order to protect consumers and their investments, quality control must be established during the implementation of the building. Independent managers must be appointed by mandate in order to verify the achievement on a sustained basis. Weekly inspection reports must be made in order to quickly correct errors and omissions. These inspections must be followed by professionals in order to certify the conformity of the plans and specifications. It goes without saying that the documents produced by the architects and engineers must be precise and provide all the details required for the execution on site.
We talk a lot about sustainable development in our buildings. The very basis is that the building can last over time without major interventions for 30 years. […]
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