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The CHAPITRE Bois-Franc project in Montreal officially started with a groundbreaking ceremony on September 15. Spearheaded by MONTONI, this residential project represents a $100 million investment. The 13-story building will feature over 300 rental units and aims to achieve LEED Gold and BCZ environmental certifications. It is conveniently located near the Bois-Franc station of the REM.

MONTONI will develop a redevelopment plan for the Expo Park in Trois-Rivières. The city aims to create a pedestrian village with high-density residential buildings, shops, tourist attractions, and relaxation areas. The project plan is expected to be submitted by August 2026.

Construction has started on the new library in Saint-Colomban as of September 4th on the former Dupont soccer field site. This cultural building will cover an area of 1,048 square meters and will include a library, a creative lab, and a multipurpose room. The project aims to enhance the cultural infrastructure of the community.

In Papineauville, an arena is being transformed into a multifunctional green sports center focused on sustainable development. This future facility will integrate eco-friendly buildings and serve as a versatile gathering spot for sports, social, and educational activities. The project includes a complete rehabilitation of the arena and the center.

The construction of Terra Nostra is set to begin this fall. The project will be the first development within the new Louvain eco-district in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough of Montreal. It will feature five interconnected buildings with a total of 323 residential units, ranging from five to fourteen stories. Sustainability is a priority for the project, incorporating green spaces and eco-friendly materials like aluminum.

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.