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Habitat 67: Montreal's Modular Masterpiece
Habitat 67, Moshe Safdie, Expo 67: the story of the world's most celebrated modular project, built in Montreal, and its legacy for construction today.
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The fundamentals of modular construction
Definitions, RBQ regulations, pros and cons of modular construction in Quebec. The basics explained clearly.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Modular Construction
The real pros and cons of modular construction in Quebec: timelines, costs, quality, transport limits, customization and site access. An honest assessment.
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Modular Construction and the Quebec Construction Code (RBQ)
What the RBQ and the Quebec Construction Code require for a modular home: licence, permits, standards, inspections and warranties. A plain-language guide.
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Modular Home, Manufactured, or Prefab: What Are the Differences?
Modular, manufactured, prefab: the real differences in process, price, timeline and financing in Quebec. Clear guide, figures included.
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Modular Structure: Wood or Steel?
Wood or steel for a modular structure in Quebec? Cost, span, weight, insulation, fire, and residential vs. multi-unit use compared. The clear guide.
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Modular Home vs. Traditional Construction
Modular or traditional? Honest Quebec comparison of timelines, costs, quality, financing and resale value — with a comparison table to help you choose.
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Myths and Misconceptions About Modular Construction
"It's cheap," "resells poorly," "it's a mobile home" — we debunk 5 major myths about modular construction in Quebec, with figures.
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The Stakeholders in Quebec's Modular Construction Industry
Municipalities, nonprofits, developers, architects, manufacturers: who does what in a Quebec modular project — and how to sidestep budget surprises.
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What Is Modular Construction?
What is modular construction? Simple definition, factory process, differences from prefab and mobile, prices and timelines in Quebec. The reference guide.
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Quebec Modular Construction Glossary
More than 60 modular construction terms defined in plain English: CSA A277, RBQ, turnkey, zoning, minor variance, PIIA, CPTAQ and more.
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Certifications, Associations and Funding — Modular Construction in Quebec
Certifications and standards (CSA A277, RBQ, GCR), industry associations, and government funding programs for modular construction in Quebec.
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Factory-Built Home vs Mobile Home: The Real Differences
Factory-built (modular) or mobile home in Quebec? Foundation, standards (CSA A277 vs Z240), value, financing and land — a clear comparison.
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GCR New-Home Warranty in Quebec
Quebec's GCR new-home warranty: coverage, timelines (deposit, completion, 1, 3 and 5 years) and application to a factory-built or modular home.
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Modular Construction Around the World: Projects That Inspire
World tour of modular construction: Habitat 67, Tokyo's Nakagin tower, volumetric hotels, affordable housing in London and Sweden. What Quebec can learn.
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Container Home in Quebec: Feasibility, Cost and Reality
Container home in Quebec: is it really cheaper? Cold-climate insulation, Code compliance (RBQ), municipal zoning and real costs. Neutral, myth-free look.
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Types of Prefabricated Homes in Quebec
Prefab home types in Quebec: modular (volumetric), panel (panelized), pre-cut (kit) and mobile home. Clear definitions and key differences at a glance.
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5 Numbers That Sum Up the Housing Crisis in 2026
1.3% affordable vacancy in Montreal, +7.2% rent, 860,000 missing homes, a pace to quadruple, 566 factory units: the crisis in five verified numbers.
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A House Assembled in 4 Days: Myth or Reality?
Modules set in a few days, yes — a project finished in a few days, no. What modular's speed figures really mean, with the studies to back it up.
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While the Job Sites Freeze, Quebec's Factories Keep Building
Winter freezes Quebec job sites for months; factories produce year-round. How modular turns our worst construction handicap into an asset.
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What Nobody Tells You About New Home Prices
No, modular is not automatically 20% cheaper. The real savings (0 to 20% by market), the costs sellers keep quiet, and where the real gain hides.