Modular construction in Nord-du-Québec

Towns with a local guide

All municipalities in the area

Modular construction serves the entire area, including the following municipalities:

• Lebel-sur-Quévillon — 2,208 res. · Quévillonnais, aise
• Chapais — 1,383 res. · Chapaisien, ienne
• Matagami — 1,352 res. · Matagamien, ienne

Modular in the Nord-du-Québec sector

With about 12,187 residents spread across the whole territory, the Nord-du-Québec sector lacks the density of the major centres — and that is where factory fabrication earns its keep. The building arrives nearly finished; local site work is limited to the foundation, assembly and connections, whichever municipality you choose.

Procedures and regulations

The regulations read from the top down: the Nord-du-Québec MRC's land-use plan (schéma d'aménagement) defines the territory's broad vocations, then municipal zoning by-laws spell out, zone by zone, what may be built and how. The permit itself is always requested from the municipality where the lot sits — check the applicable rules with it before moving forward.

• The building permit, step by step — Permit procedures for a modular building, from filing the application to the final inspection. View →
• Modular glossary — Land-use plan, zoning, CSA A277, shell finish: the project terms clearly defined. View →

Modular builders serving the area

A modular project in the sector does not depend on a local contractor: the building is produced in a factory then moved by road, so most Quebec manufacturers accept deliveries anywhere in the province, including Nord-du-Québec. Take the time to compare several offers and validate the RBQ licence.

For an overview of the manufacturers active in Quebec, see our modular builders guide.

Frequently asked questions