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Searching for a contractor or a licence number: consult the Licence holders' repertory.

Searching for a contractor or a licence number: consult the Licence holders' repertory.

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Please note that our processing times are currently longer than usual. As of May 15, 2026, we are processing applications received on the following dates:

  • Priority applications: April 20, 2026
  • Regular applications: March 23, 2026

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2.6 Contractor – Piles and special foundations

This subclass authorizes construction work relating to soil mechanics, such as piles and caissons, retaining excavations, deadman tie-back anchors, underpinning or injection into soil or rock. 

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It also authorizes construction work included in subclass 2.5 of Schedule III.   

Finally, it authorizes similar or related construction work. 

Additional explanations

This subclass includes construction work in subclass 2.5 – Excavation and Earthworks.    

This subclass authorizes, without exceeding the regulatory framework, construction work relating to:

  • driving piles
  • moulded walls
  • steel piles
  • work to lower the groundwater table
  • drying a jobsite
  • screwing of helical piles
  • commercial concrete formwork such as sonotubes.

If in doubt as to the applicable subclass, refer to the Keyword Index or contact us.

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The last reference period ended on March 31, 2026. You have 90 days to report your hours.

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