which was itself modelled after a local orga-
nization of electricians and plumbers, today’s
BSDQ’s mission is to receive and to distribute
tenders from trade contractors working in
Quebec, allowing the general and trade con-
tractors and ultimately the owners, to benefit
from a healthy competition.
BSDQ has agreements between the Corpo-
ration des maîtres électriciens du Québec
(CMEQ), the Corporation des maîtres méca-
niciens en tuyauterie du Québec (CMMTQ),
and the Association de la construction du Qué-
bec (ACQ) to maintain that mission. The same
agreement was enhanced three years later
with the provincial subjection of governed
specialties of mechanical and electrical works,
exclusive and not exclusive to the members of
the corporations. In addition, the subjection
extends to other specialized works, on a re-
gional basis, to groups of entrepreneurs who
request it. “The structure established quickly
becomes common practice for the entrepre-
neurs while the network continues to increase
throughout Quebec. The BSDQ will manage
up to 19 regional offices throughout Quebec,”
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