The UTILE student housing project in Rimouski stands out not only for its rapid delivery and wood-based modular approach. It also serves as a structuring case study for the industry, now documented and shared by Cecobois.
By contributing to this study, gbi is taking a clear step: sharing the project’s lessons learned to help accelerate the evolution of multi-residential construction practices.
A flagship project documented to move the industry forward
With 155 housing units built using 96 wood modules, the UTILE Rimouski project represents a landmark achievement in modular construction.
Delivered in just 10 months, the project demonstrates that it is possible to:
- significantly reduce construction timelines
- optimize costs
- maintain high quality standards
Beyond these results, the Cecobois case study highlights the real challenges encountered and the solutions implemented, ensuring that the entire industry can benefit from these learnings.
An approach aligned with gbi’s commitment
gbi’s contribution to this case study is directly aligned with its commitment to developing sustainable and innovative practices.
It also reflects its participation in the low-carbon wood construction initiative led by Cecobois, which aims to:
- promote the use of wood in construction
- reduce the carbon footprint of buildings
- encourage knowledge sharing and best practices
Through its active involvement, gbi acts as a driver for knowledge transfer and industry advancement.
A lever for scaling modular construction
This project demonstrates the potential of modular construction to address today’s housing challenges.
More importantly, the case study makes it possible to:
- structure key learnings
- document success factors
- accelerate the model’s scalability and replication
This type of initiative is essential to help the industry move from pilot projects to large-scale deployment.
