by genispec | Oct 19, 2026 | Facade, News
In Quebec, Bill 122 requires periodic facade inspections for buildings with at least one facade that is five floors or more above ground level. Every five years, an engineer or architect must prepare a report detailing the observed defects, recommended corrective...
by genispec | Sep 21, 2026 | Facade, News
A facade may appear intact while concealing a defect behind its cladding. In Quebec, Bill 122 governs the inspection of certain buildings. A facade inspection must not only check for visible cracks but also examine hidden components. Among these, facade anchors and...
by genispec | Aug 14, 2026 | News
A useful maintenance handbook for condominiums is more than just a list of tasks. It should document the actual condition of the building, the work that has been done, and the decisions that have been made. A commercial building inspection provides the technical...
by genispec | Jun 30, 2026 | News
In theory, two condominium properties built by the same developer, in the same year, and based on the same blueprints may seem perfectly identical. But every month, when it comes to evaluating the amount of the contribution to be paid into the reserve fund, the...
by genispec | May 20, 2026 | News
Since Bill 16 came into force in August 2025, the building maintenance handbook has become the reference document. It now contains the technical assessment of the building, which previously belonged to the reserve fund study. The reserve fund itself now holds only the...
