Modular construction in Outaouais

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Modular in the Outaouais sector

A traditional job site ties up local trades for months; modular flips that logic. Most of the building is completed in a factory, often outside the Outaouais sector, before being moved to the project's municipality. On site, only the foundation, assembly and connections remain — a short job-site footprint, welcome in the territory's smallest municipalities.

Procedures and regulations

Two levels govern construction on this territory. The Outaouais MRC adopts the regional land-use plan (schéma d'aménagement), which sets broad land designations across the sector; each municipality, for its part, issues building permits and applies its own zoning by-law. Before buying land or signing with a manufacturer, check with the municipality concerned what the target zone allows.

• 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 Outaouais. 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