Articles from Journal Le Nord

The community of Saint-Hippolyte is concerned about the costs of repairing the Lac Maillé dam, which could reach up to $1.3 million. The municipality wants to apply the user-pays principle, potentially placing a heavy financial burden on local residents. Concerns are raised regarding the legal obligations associated with high-capacity dams and the possible fines for non-compliance. Innovative solutions and equitable cost distribution are proposed to address these issues.

Cegep de Saint-Jérôme and Tricentris are collaborating on a project to repurpose construction materials from the Pavilion F renovation and expansion. Selective deconstruction allows for the reuse, transformation, and redistribution of materials like wood and metal. This process is embedded in a circular economy approach. Revalued materials will be sold at low cost, creating a local value chain.

Belvedair, based in the Laurentians, specializes in building ecological and healthy homes focused on occupant well-being and environmental respect. The company offers a simplified construction process centered on the client, thanks to an integrated architecture team. Belvedair aims to increase the share of ecological homes on the market with optimized and accessible house plans. It is also active in several regions of Quebec with ecological domain projects.