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Créneau Écoconstruction

Based in Québec · Canada

Créneau Écoconstruction is a network of professionals based in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, working to promote eco-construction. As part of the ACCORD initiative, the organization aims to create a business environment conducive to the development and accessibility of sustainable, low-carbon, and high-performance materials, while encouraging innovation in design and construction techniques.

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About

Créneau Écoconstruction is a strategic initiative rooted in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec, operating under the ACCORD program (Action concertée de coopération régionale de développement). Its main mission is to stimulate the eco-construction sector by improving the environmental performance of buildings. To achieve this, the Créneau brings together a dynamic network of over 50 members, including professionals in architecture and engineering, contractors, stakeholders from education and research, and municipal representatives. The organization positions itself as a reference in eco-construction, not only for its region but also across Quebec. It places a special emphasis on promoting wood as a local, renewable, and ecological material. By fostering innovation and the adaptation of techniques, Créneau Écoconstruction works to increase the supply and demand for ecological products and materials for construction and renovation projects.

Services

Plus de 50 membres actifs

Réseau et promotion de l'écoconstruction

Le Créneau Écoconstruction fédère un réseau de professionnels pour promouvoir les pratiques de construction durable. Il agit comme un catalyseur pour développer un contexte d'affaires axé sur les matériaux écologiques et les techniques de construction innovantes au Bas-Saint-Laurent.

The primary service of Créneau Écoconstruction is to create and lead a business ecosystem dedicated to sustainable construction. By bringing together over 50 active members from architecture, engineering, research, entrepreneurship, and the municipal sector, the Créneau facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing. Its mission is to make sustainable, ecological, and low-carbon materials more accessible, while encouraging the adaptation of design and construction methods. The organization acts as a regional driving force, relying on the dynamism of its network to positively influence the market. It positions itself as an agent of change, aiming to transform traditional models in the construction industry to improve its environmental performance. Becoming a member allows integration into this active business community and contributes to regional socioeconomic benefits.

Industries served

  • Construction
  • Bâtiment durable
  • Écoconstruction

What sets us apart

  • Réseau de plus de 50 membres et partenaires proactifs (professionnels, chercheurs, entrepreneurs, acteurs municipaux).
  • Fait partie de la démarche ACCORD, une initiative de développement économique régional du Québec.
  • Forte concentration géographique sur la région du Bas-Saint-Laurent.
  • Mission axée sur l'amélioration de la performance environnementale du secteur du bâtiment.
  • Promotion active de l'utilisation du bois comme matériau local, écologique et renouvelable.

Frequently asked questions

The mission is to create a business context that promotes the development and accessibility of sustainable, ecological, and low-carbon materials, as well as the adaptation of construction techniques to improve the environmental performance of buildings.
The organization is primarily active in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec, although it also positions itself as a reference for the rest of Quebec.
The ACCORD initiative (Action concertée de coopération régionale de développement) is a Quebec government strategy aimed at positioning regions as hubs of specific industrial skills by developing clusters of excellence.
The website indicates that it is possible to become a member to gain benefits, show belonging to the community, and maximize impact. There is a 'Devenir membre' (Become a member) section to start the process.
The Créneau emphasizes wood because it is considered a local, ecological, and forward-looking material, and the only one from a renewable and sustainably managed resource. It is also linked to the concept of biophilia, having a positive effect on well-being.

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