Load-Bearing Wall – What It Is and Why It Matters
A load-bearing wall is a key structural element in your building: it supports the weight of upper floors, the roof, and ensures the overall stability of the construction. Any modification, creation, or reinforcement of a load-bearing wall must be carried out precisely and in compliance with standards to guarantee the safety of your home.
Why choose SCI Globale for your load-bearing walls?
At SCI Globale, our team includes architectural technologists, engineers, architects, and interior designers. This means the design, structural validation, and aesthetic integration of your load-bearing walls are harmonized from the start, preventing errors, delays, and additional costs. Thanks to our integrated approach, we offer you solid technical solutions that comply with Quebec regulations, while respecting your style and budget.
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Permit Plans – Simplify Your Municipal Procedures
Permit plans are detailed technical documents that must be submitted to your municipality in order to obtain permission to build, renovate, or expand. They include architectural drawings, technical details, and sometimes structural engineering elements to demonstrate that your project complies with all local rules and regulations.
Why do your permit plans with SCI Globale?
By combining architects, technologists, and engineers under one roof, we guarantee complete, precise, and quickly produced plans. This speeds up municipal approval, avoids back-and-forth and frequent requests for changes. You save time, reduce stress, and increase your chances of getting your permit on the first try—all while receiving personalized support every step of the way.
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Second-Story Addition – Expand Your Home with Confidence
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Adding a second story is an ideal solution to gain space without moving, but it's a complex project that requires high-level expertise. It’s essential to ensure the strength of the existing structure, meet municipal constraints, and seamlessly integrate the new floor with the existing building—both technically and aesthetically.
We handle the in-depth structural analysis, appropriate architectural design, and compliance with current regulations. Our team also manages constraints such as setback margins, thermal and acoustic insulation, and the impact on the immediate environment.
Why choose SCI Globale for your second-story addition?
With our in-house experts in architecture, engineering, and design, we provide you with smooth, end-to-end support.
Our collaborative approach minimizes risks of delays, costly corrections, and technical incompatibilities. You benefit from meticulous planning, a custom design, and optimized execution that respects your budget and timeline. By choosing SCI Globale, you're giving your project the best chance of being successful, safe, and visually appealing.
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Turnkey – Your Entire Project, Stress-Free
A turnkey service means we handle every stage of your project—from design to final handover. This includes the preliminary study, architectural and structural design, permit applications, contractor coordination, site management, and final delivery.
This service is especially recommended for large-scale renovation or expansion projects, where the complexity of coordination can quickly become overwhelming.
Why choose our turnkey solution?
SCI Globale brings together all the necessary expertise under one roof—technologists, architects, engineers, interior designers, and project managers. We ensure clear communication, strict monitoring, and proactive management of any unexpected issues.
You benefit from a single point of contact, full visibility on project progress, and guaranteed quality. Our goal is to provide you with a stress-free experience, a well-organized construction site, and a final result that meets your expectations—delivered on time and within budget