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A new residential project using prefabrication is being developed in Dorval. Construction officially starts in the fall with the ground-breaking already completed in July. The building will contain four stories and 82 housing units, designed to accommodate certain residents. The project aims for completion and opening by early 2027.

Construction has begun on the new secondary school in Prévost, within the Vieux-Shawbridge area, initiated by the Centre de services scolaire (CSS) de la Rivière-du-Nord on July 3, 2025. The school, aiming for LEED certification, is expected to open for the 2028-2029 academic year. The four-story building will accommodate 1,218 students and feature 35 classrooms and 6 laboratories.

Medway is set to begin a major mixed-use project in Québec in 2026. The project will feature a 28-story tower located at 3000 Boulevard Laurier, close to major bridges. Construction preparations will start this year and aim for completion by 2032. Twenty-five floors will be devoted to residential use with 896 housing units, while the remaining floors will focus mainly on commercial spaces for the healthcare sector.

Rivian has chosen Laval for its new service center, marking its first permanent facility in the province. The 28,160-square-foot building, set to be completed in January 2026, is being constructed by MONTONI and located in Fabreville, Laval. The project also aims to obtain certain certifications, highlighting the company's commitment to modern standards.

In Québec, the construction code now permits the building of wooden structures up to 18 stories, an increase from the previous limit of 12. The Régie du bâtiment du Québec has outlined specific conditions that need to be adhered to for such projects. This change aims to expand the use of massive timber encapsulated buildings, potentially enhancing sustainability in urban development.

The city of Québec has announced over $2 million in funding for ten projects as part of the Accélérateur de la transition écologique, a program managed by the Québec Action Fund for Sustainable Development. Some of these projects are related to sustainable construction and development. The funds will be distributed among projects like 'L’Engrenage St-Roch', focused on sustainable action in the Saint-Roch area.

The Quebec government has initiated consultations on building energy efficiency. These discussions, started on June 16, aim to establish new standards related to the energy performance of buildings, which will cover both renovations and new constructions. These requirements follow the adoption of new legislation on energy standards.

Montréal is participating in the latest edition of the Reinventing Cities initiative, focusing on a project at 150 Louvain Street West in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough. The project falls within a transportation-oriented planning area and is recognized as a metropolitan innovation zone. The main theme of the call for projects is 'Quartier des proximités', which suggests a focus on local proximity and community development.

Éléonore Appartements, a residential project in Gatineau, has been awarded the LEED Gold certification as of June. The building consists of 15 stories with 242 units, constructed between 2021 and 2024. Located at the intersection of Laurier Street and Sacré-Cœur Boulevard in the Hull sector, the project integrates various sustainable measures to reduce environmental impact.

A recent half-day training session on climate resilience and the built environment was held at the Cégep de Jonquière by the Saguenay branch of Bâtiment Durable Québec (BDQ). The event gathered around 100 attendees and featured four experts who discussed current construction practices and climate resilience strategies. Vice-President Mélanie Pitre was one of the invited experts.

An eco-district is set to be developed in Gaspé, close to the town center. The project, in partnership with Gestion Bourgade, will potentially offer 320 homes spread over 22 lots. The first phase of this development will be an investment of $65 million, and initial construction activities are expected to commence this summer.

L'École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) has announced the acquisition of a building in Sainte-Marthe, Quebec. The transaction was completed on May 28, and the institution plans to focus on interior renovations of the presbytery. These renovations aim to create classrooms, laboratories, and facilities for educational activities. The collaboration with Sainte-Marthe has been ongoing since 2016, primarily for research and teaching purposes.