A Thriving and Constantly Changing Industry 

Powered by a large portfolio of public projects, particularly under the 2026–2036 Québec Infrastructure Plan, Québec’s construction industry has developed recognized expertise in delivering large-scale projects.

Québec contractors, engineers and architects are accustomed to carrying out projects involving considerable technical, contractual and environmental complexity, even under extreme weather conditions. This fact has spurred development of state-of-the-art practices in risk management, constructability, multidisciplinary coordination and scheduling.

That expertise is put to work for transportation infrastructure projects, institutional and commercial buildings, industrial facilities and major urban projects.

More and more, Québec’s construction industry is integrating automation, robotics and AI into building and infrastructure management technologies. Building information modelling (BIM), digital tools for planning and construction site monitoring, and energy optimization solutions enhance performance throughout the project lifecycle.

These work methods facilitate the development and adoption of technologies for infrastructure design, construction, operation and maintenance.

Québec is a North American leader in industrialized construction, especially in prefabricated wood and engineered wood structures. This approach reduces construction time, improves structural quality and optimizes worksite performance.

The industry also draws on advanced expertise in innovative, low-carbon materials, sustainable and circular materials, as well as building envelope and insulation solutions tailored to northern climates and exacting environmental standards.
 

Industry companies benefit from an efficient and competitive supply of high-quality natural resources, including wood, aluminum, concrete, steel and minerals. This advantage is further enhanced by access to a low-carbon electricity grid that powers industrial activities and major construction projects.

The priorities of Hydro-Québec’s 2035 Action Plan, particularly in regard to strengthening and modernizing energy infrastructure, support the realization of large-scale construction and infrastructure projects throughout the province.