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Client guide

Architect or technologist: choose based on the mandate

The right professional depends on the building, reserved activities, complexity and required strategy.

Updated August 16, 2026

Start with the building

The Architects Act and regulation govern reserved activities and those of certain professional technologists.

Building type and scope should be checked before summarizing thresholds.

Strategy also matters

A contested file, change of use or CCU response may require more than drawing production.

Choose based on assumed responsibility, deliverables and experience with the problem.

Frequently asked questions

Can a technologist sign drawings?

Under certain conditions set by regulation; each building must be checked.

General information, updated 2026-08-16. Confirm rules and fees with the relevant municipality. This guide is not legal advice or a promise of approval.

Next decision

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Municipality, issue and deadline are enough to start triage. A quote always comes before payment.

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