BUILDER OWNER

🏗️ Builder Owner Course — Overview

Course Title: RBQ Builder Owner Certification Course
Format: Online, self-paced or hybrid (with live instructor Q&A)
Duration: Approx. 6–8 hours of guided modules

📘 Course Description

The Builder Owner Course is designed to help homeowners, entrepreneurs, and construction professionals understand how to legally manage, supervise, and execute building projects under Quebec’s RBQ regulations. This course gives you the knowledge to act as your own general contractor, save costs, and ensure full compliance with provincial construction standards.

You’ll learn everything from project planning and permit requirements to managing subcontractors, estimating budgets, and ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards.

🧱 Who This Course Is For

• Homeowners planning to manage their own construction or renovation projects

• Entrepreneurs starting a contracting or renovation business

• Contractors preparing for the RBQ exams

• Property investors overseeing multiple builds

🎯 Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Understand your rights and responsibilities as a builder-owner

• Navigate RBQ licensing requirements and exemptions

• Prepare and submit permit applications correctly

• Manage construction phases safely and efficiently

• Hire and supervise licensed subcontractors

• Avoid common legal and compliance mistakes

📚 Course Modules

1. Introduction to RBQ & Builder-Owner Rules

2. Permits, Laws & Legal Responsibilities

3. Project Planning and Budgeting

4. Hiring Contractors and Subcontractors

5. Safety and Compliance Standards

6. Site Supervision and Quality Control

7. Final Inspection and Documentation

💼 Certification

Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion recognized by RenoGiants / RBQ training partners, proving their understanding of the builder-owner process in Quebec.

💡 Benefits

• Save money by managing your own project

• Gain the confidence to deal with contractors

• Understand all legal and technical requirements

• Access practical templates and permit checklists