Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings
QC, Canada
Financial support for construction of big multiple-unit buildings
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
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- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
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- Gouvernement du Québec
- Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
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Get financial support for the construction of big multiple-unit buildings (more than 600 m2 and counting up to a maximum of 10 floors) using energy efficiency methods that exceed current standards.
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Novoclimat – Grand bâtiment multilogement supports the construction of energy-efficient multi-residential buildings in Québec. Eligible activities include projects involving new constructions or major renovations.
- Construction of new multi-residential buildings
- Major renovations of existing buildings
- Projects transforming or recycling buildings to meet Novoclimat standards
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$5,000,000
Montreal
Construct a 9-floor energy-efficient apartment complex in Montreal exceeding current energy efficiency standards.
$4,000,000
Quebec City
Renovate an old industrial building in Quebec City into energy-efficient residential units.
$5,200,000
Ottawa
Build a new eco-friendly senior living facility in Ottawa to promote sustainable living.
$6,000,000
Toronto
Create an eco-friendly student housing project in Toronto with advanced energy-efficient systems.
$3,800,000
Vancouver
Transform a historic building in Vancouver into a modern energy-efficient complex for artists.
$4,800,000
Calgary
Construct a new 8-floor energy-efficient office building in Calgary exceeding modern standards.
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To be eligible for the Novoclimat – Grand bâtiment multilogement grant, buildings must be registered before the start of construction and meet various program requirements.
- Be residential in nature, specifically buildings with more than 600 m² and up to 10 stories.
- Primarily use electricity, natural gas, or residual forest biomass for heating.
- Be located in Quebec and below the 51st parallel.
- Be new constructions or major renovations, with potential eligibility for transformation or recycling projects if they meet all Novoclimat requirements.
- For mixed-use buildings, residential use must constitute 33% or more of the building's floor area.
- New constructions managed under the SHQ's programs are eligible for financial assistance.
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The Novoclimat – Grand bâtiment multilogement program is open to various types of participants, including private and social housing projects. However, specific eligible companies are not explicitly listed.
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The grant does not specify any particular types of companies that are not eligible.
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The eligible geographic zones for this grant are situated in Quebec, below the 51st parallel.
- Quebec
- Below the 51st parallel
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The evaluation and selection criteria for the Novoclimat – Grand bâtiment multilogement grant program ensure that only high-performance energy-efficient residential buildings, either new constructions or major renovations, are eligible. The buildings must meet specific energy efficiency requirements and be located within certain geographical and structural specifications.
- The building must be residential and fall under the specified typology: multi-housing buildings larger than 600 m2 and up to a maximum of 10 stories.
- The primary energy source for heating must be electricity, natural gas, or residual forest biomass.
- The building must be situated in Quebec and below the 51st parallel.
- The project must be a new construction or a major renovation. Transformation or recycling projects are considered if they meet all Novoclimat requirements.
- In mixed-use buildings, residential use must represent 33% or more of the floor area.
- Projects must be registered in the program before the start of construction activities.
- Plans must be 75% complete and include all Novoclimat technical requirements for preliminary analysis.
- The promoter must submit specific architectural and mechanical documents as detailed in Novoclimat technical requirements.
- Social housing projects managed by the Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ) under certain programs are eligible for financial aid.
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- Step 1: Inscription
- All projects must be registered before the start of work (e.g., demolition, excavation, etc.).
- It is suggested to register your project before starting the bidding process or before obtaining the building permit.
- The Ministry accepts preliminary plans completed up to 75% as long as all Novoclimat technical requirements are included in the plans (e.g., plans, elevations, sections, windows, and details).
- A complete technical analysis of the plans and specifications is scheduled for all registrations. Allow two weeks for this process.
- Documents required for project registration:
- The three sections of the registration form duly completed:
- Section to be completed by the applicant - The applicant must also print it, date it, sign it, and return it by email or by mail.
- Section to be completed by the architect
- Section to be completed by the engineer
- Architecture Documents as listed in Annex E of the Novoclimat Technical Requirements - GBM.
- Mechanical Documents as listed in Annex E of the Novoclimat Technical Requirements - GBM.
- A conditional commitment letter from the Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ) for buildings registered under AccèsLogis Québec or an equivalent program.
- Step 2: Suivi et inspection
- Once the work has started, a follow-up is carried out by an assessment advisor to ensure the work meets the program's objectives. This includes visual inspections and various tests and measurements (e.g., infiltration test).
- The inspections include:
- Inspection "P" (startup meeting and slab inspection)
- Inspection "A" (site visit and infiltration test)
- Inspection "B" (balancing report and final visit)
- It is the contractor's responsibility to schedule a site visit with the assessment advisor. This must be done by completing and sending the inspection request form at least 72 hours in advance.
- Step 3: Homologation
- When the building meets the requirements and terms of the program, homologation is issued by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.
- Step 4: Aide financière
- The Ministry then disburses financial aid to the project promoter.
- The amount of financial aid varies based on the type of building and the number of housing units.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
The Novoclimat – Grand bâtiment multilogement program aims to promote energy-efficient residential buildings. It offers financial aid to project promoters once their building is certified Novoclimat, with different aid amounts for private and social buildings.
- The program does not require the general contractor to be certified Novoclimat.
- The use of a certified ventilation specialist is mandatory.
- The project must be located below the 51st parallel in Quebec.
- The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources handles inspections at various construction stages.
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