FABconstruction – Stream 1 : Business process analysis and action plan

• 100 hours of support from specialists in industrialized construction for $6,000 (value of over $15,000).

• The applicant must be a company in Quebec's modular, prefabricated, or offsite construction industry.
• The project must focus on improving operational processes, increasing productivity, or adopting digital, sustainable, or automated technologies.
• The company must be willing to engage in an analysis of its current processes and participate in a tailored action plan with experts.
• Participation is subject to available spots, with a limited number of companies accepted for the program.

Who is eligible?

• Companies in the modular construction sector
• Businesses involved in prefabricated construction
• Firms operating in off-site construction in Quebec

Eligible expenses

• Consulting fees for specialized analysis of business processes, productivity, and operational improvements.
• Costs for expert accompaniment in digital, technological, and industrial solutions (such as BIM, DFMA, automation, and process standardization).
• Associated training and skills development for workers and managers within the company (technical and strategic areas).
• Preparation of a comprehensive action plan by external specialists.
• Accompaniment fees for implementing recommendations, integrating technologies, and adapting operational processes.

Eligible geographic areas

• Companies based in Quebec.

• The program is a pilot initiative with a limited number of places (25 companies for Component 1).
• The support is provided by field experts from various specializations (wood, ecoconstruction, mechatronics, etc.).
• A comprehensive and personalized document will be provided at the end of the diagnosis and action plan.
• The project is supported financially by the government of Quebec as part of the Digital Transformation Offensive.