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tion that we have to do,” he said.
ACQ’s anniversary festivities will be kept at
a low profile this year due to its concern with
the aforementioned problems in the industry
at large, but acknowledgment of the associa-
tion’s milestone 25 years will be made at ACQ’s
annual meeting at Chateau Frontenac in Que-
bec City.
ACQ board and committee members have
worked very hard over the years to set the as-
sociation apart, particularly in the area of la-
bour relations.
“They have a very clever vision of the indus-
try, which is key to the credibility ACQ has de-
veloped over the years with partners and the
government,” said Hamel.
ACQ has been instrumental in connecting
and listening to the needs of the small con-
tractors in Quebec. Focus is placed on educa-
tion within its regions of membership. The
association has developed a group to raise
awareness of worker safety. Small contractors
are numerous in Québec. Eighty-five per cent
of contractors have less than five employees.
ACQ provides these small companies with ac-
cessibility to plans which allows them to bid
effectively on contracts. In Quebec contractors
must be licensed and giving a bond is required
in the process. ACQ develops services to help
contractors obtain bonds. There is much legis-
“We’veworkedveryhardonour best practices program.
We’re proud of our industry and what it is doing, but
sustainability is more than just green buildings; it’s
good governance, administration, and practices. It’s
also the future.”
