In order to better understand how hourly rates are calculated for professionals in the construction industry in Quebec, it is important to understand how the industry is structured..
The construction industry is governed by the Loi sur les relations de travail, la formation professionnelle et la gestion de la main-d’œuvre dans l’industrie de la construction (Law R-20). Law R-20 is enforced by the Quebec Construction Commission (CCQ), a government agency.
The construction industry is divided into four sectors: industrial, institutional & commercial, residential, civil engineering and roads. Each employer in these sectors is grouped into employer associations:
1. Industrial and commercial sectors: Quebec Construction Association (ACQ)
2. Residential sector: Association of Professionals of Construction and Housing of Quebec (APCHQ)
3. Civil engineering and highways sector: Association of Road Builders and Major Works of Quebec (ACRGTQ)
4. Causes common to the 4 sectors: Association of general contractors in construction of Québec (AECQ)
In the construction industry, hourly rates include not only the payroll but also contributions to government agencies, contractor revenue, insurance, and depreciation of trucks and tools.