Association de la construction du Québec

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Get your RBQ licence security free of charge with the ACQ

What is a security?

A security is a financial guarantee that any contractor holding a licence must file to guarantee the fulfilment of its contractual obligations toward its customers.

All contractors are required to provide a licence security, according to the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ), other than those licensed exclusively in the general contractor sub-categories for new residential buildings, accredited with a guarantee plan. This requirement establishes increased protection, since it provides for compensation of those who have suffered damages from defective execution or non-execution of construction work.

The security offered by the ACQ is available to all contractors in the IC/I and Residential sectors.

The licence security is intended to compensate any customer who has suffered damages arising directly from:

  • Advance payments
  • Non-finalization of work
  • Defects and flaws discovered during the year following the completion of work

The security does not cover:

  • The debt obligations of persons who took part in the construction work
  • Damage arising from a delay in the execution of construction work
  • Damages in compensation for moral prejudice
  • Punitive damages

What we Offer You

RBQ LICENCE SECURITY

Exclusive to ACQ members
All contractors must provide a licence security, according to the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ), other than some licence categories for residential building contractors. The amount of a security required by the RBQ is:

  • $20,000 for trade contractors;
  • $40,000 for general contractors.

APPLICATION FORM

SECURITY FOR FRAUD AND EMBEZZLEMENT

The ACQ provides security for fraud and embezzlement to contractors accredited with the Garantie de construction résidentielle (residential construction guarantee – GCR). Simply apply to your regional association by filling out an application form. You also need to provide a copy of your GCR accreditation certificate.

The amount of the security required by the GCR for fraud and embezzlement is $20,000.

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GCR Security

The ACQ offers the best solution on the market for guarantees! With a guarantee from the ACQ, you meet your GCR financial obligations without having to tie up large sums of money. In return for an annual amount, the ACQ provides you with a guarantee enabling you to obtain or maintain your GCR accreditation.

Get a GCR Security