AQCO, an association for consumers

Defending and promoting consumer interests in residential construction and renovation in the Outaouais region.

AQCO, an association for Outaouais consumers

We work with government bodies and industry stakeholders to promote construction quality.

Let's improve residential construction quality in our region

Report a construction quality issue and contribute to a better built environment for all Outaouais residents.

Who we are

A voice for consumers en construction

The Association for Quality in Construction in the Outaouais Region (AQCO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to defending and promoting consumer interests in residential construction and renovation in the Outaouais region.

About AQCO   Our mission
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Education

Inform consumers about residential purchases, construction, and renovation.

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Protection

Support legal actions for consumers harmed by construction defects.

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Partnership

Collaborate with government bodies and construction industry stakeholders.

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Recherche

Promote scientific research on material quality and installation protocols.

2 500+
Property owners represented
38 M$
Claimed for consumers
20 ans
Problematic construction
100+
Buildings concerned
Our mission

Four areas of action for quality

AQCO works on four complementary fronts to protect consumers and improve residential construction in the Outaouais region.

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Educate consumers

Inform and educate consumers about purchasing, owning, building, renovating, and maintaining residential buildings.

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Promote quality

We make representations to the Régie du bâtiment to improve quality in construction.

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Protect consumers

Protect consumers by initiating or supporting legal actions, including class actions for harmed consumers.

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Promote research

Promote scientific and technical research related to residential construction and maintenance, including investigations into material quality.

Do you have a construction issue?

Report it to AQCO or join our community of committed consumers working to improve residential construction quality in the Outaouais region.

Report an issue Become a member