Association de la construction Richelieu-Yamaska

What Association de la construction Richelieu-Yamaska does

The Association de la construction Richelieu-Yamaska (ACRY) is a non-profit voluntary membership association founded in 1957 and headquartered in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. It serves construction entrepreneurs — primarily general contractors and specialized trade contractors — across the Richelieu-Yamaska region of Quebec's Montérégie area, with a member base of approximately 400 companies distributed across three categories (regular, participant, and honorary). The association operates as the only voluntary multisectoral construction association in the region and is governed by an elected board of directors composed of member entrepreneurs.

ACRY delivers a portfolio of member services rather than a single unified software product. Core offerings include RBQ exam preparation training (15-hour courses at $975 for members and $1,375 for non-members), mandatory licensing bonding services ($40,000 for general contractors and $20,000 for specialized contractors) provided in partnership with the Régie du bâtiment du Québec, bookkeeping and payroll services using QuickBooks and Acomba (operated since 1996), the construction prevention mutual for CNESST-related matters (founded 1997), insurance programs via DPA Assurance, graphic design and plan printing, and a public-facing contractor directory searchable by trade category. The organization also publishes the newsletter "Le Constructif" and hosts annual community events such as the "Coupe des bâtisseurs" golf tournament.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues, supplemented by fees from training courses, bonding services, and accounting/payroll service charges, alongside referral economics from insurance and supplier discount partnerships (DPA Assurance, Simplex, Dumanité, JMV Environnement, Idéegraphik, TELUS). ACRY has no parent company, no outside investors, and no disclosed funding rounds; ownership and control rest entirely with the member base. The association employs nine permanent staff members led by Directrice générale Joannie Demers, who assumed the role on June 1, 2024, succeeding Jacqueline Rainville following her 44-year tenure.

Name

Association de la construction Richelieu-Yamaska

Legal name

Association de la construction Richelieu-Yamaska

Website

https://acry.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Non-profit voluntary membership association founded in 1957 serving approximately 400 construction entrepreneur members across the Richelieu-Yamaska region of Quebec, providing bonding, RBQ exam preparation, accounting/payroll, insurance, training, and contractor directory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Hyacinthe

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The association generates revenue through annual membership fees from construction entrepreneurs across three categories: regular, participant, and honorary members. The membership provides access to services including bonding, training, accounting, graphic design, and member discounts.
2. Training and Preparation Courses: Revenue generated from RBQ exam preparation courses (15 hours, $975 for members, $1375 for non-members) and continuing education programs for construction industry professionals.
3. Insurance Products: Through DPA Assurance partnership, offering insurance products including vehicle, liability, commercial, and residential coverage to members and their employees.
4. Bonding Services (Cautionnement): Bonding services for RBQ licensing where the association serves as guarantor. General contractor bonding: $40,000; Specialized contractor bonding: $20,000. Fee-based service provided to members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Association de la construction Richelieu-Yamaska (ACRY) is a non-profit voluntary membership association serving construction entrepreneurs in the Richelieu-Yamaska region of Quebec. It provides a bundled portfolio of services to its 400+ members, including RBQ licensing bonds (Cautionnement), RBQ exam preparation training, accounting and payroll services, insurance programs through DPA Assurance, a construction prevention mutual, graphic design, plan printing, mandatory continuing education, member discounts, and an online contractor directory accessible to the public.

Product overview

The Association de la construction Richelieu-Yamaska (ACRY) operates as a voluntary membership-based construction industry association serving the Richelieu-Yamaska region of Quebec. ACRY does not offer a unified software product but rather provides a portfolio of member services including: (1) the Répertoire d'entrepreneurs (Contractor Directory) for finding verified contractors by trade category; (2) Préparation aux examens RBQ for licensing exam preparation; (3) Service de comptabilité et de paie for bookkeeping and payroll using QuickBooks and Acomba; (4) Cautionnement services for RBQ licensing bonds; (5) Mutuelle de prévention construction for workplace safety; (6) graphic design, plan printing, and secretarial services; (7) insurance programs through DPA Assurance; (8) mandatory continuing education programs; and (9) purchase discount programs with partner suppliers. The association also organizes the annual La Coupe des bâtisseurs golf tournament. Services are delivered through the acry.ca website and in-person at their Saint-Hyacinthe offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Constructif: The association's information bulletin published regularly to inform members about topics including finances, legal matters, new policies, labor relations, and occupational health and safety.

Products and services

• Répertoire d'entrepreneurs (Contractor Directory) A searchable online directory enabling property owners and homeowners to find member contractors by trade category, covering 70+ construction specialties including kitchen cabinets, electricians, plumbers, and general contractors.
• Préparation aux examens RBQ (RBQ Exam Preparation) A 15-hour training program preparing candidates to pass the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) licensing exams for general and specialized contractor licenses. Covers three modules: Administrative Management, Health and Safety Management, and Construction Site Project Management. Priced at $975 for members and $1,375 for non-members, capped at 6 participants per session.
• Service de comptabilité et de paie (Accounting and Payroll Service) Comprehensive bookkeeping and payroll service for construction companies, including monthly bookkeeping (QuickBooks and Acomba), GST/QST reports, T5018 contractual payment reports, year-end processing, government remittance payments, T4 and RL-1 slips, CCQ and CNESST reports. Service has been provided since 1996.
• Régime d'assurances (Insurance Plans) Insurance programs designed specifically for construction businesses, including fleet/automobile insurance and liability insurance, offered in partnership with DPA Assurance.
• Cautionnement (Licensing Bonds) Mandatory licensing bonds required by the RBQ for contractors: $40,000 for general contractors and $20,000 for specialized contractors. Covers defects, incomplete work, and advances paid. Also offers a $20,000 fraud/misappropriation bond for license categories 1.1.1 and 1.1.2.
• Mutuelle de prévention construction (Construction Prevention Mutual) First construction prevention mutual created in December 1997, offering services including CNESST file evaluation, representation before CNESST authorities, personalized prevention programs, classification analysis, and financial monitoring.
• Service graphique (Graphic Design Service) Custom graphic design services for members including logo design, business cards, stationery, brochures, flyers, printing, advertising, web advertising, and posters.
• Service d'impression de plans (Plan Printing Service) Full-service plan printing including architectural and technical plan printing, copying, scanning, and electronic plan delivery.
• Le Constructif (Member Information Bulletin) Regular information bulletin published for members covering finance, legal matters, new policies, labor relations, and occupational health and safety.
• Rabais sur achats (Member Purchase Discounts) Negotiated member discounts with partner suppliers including 20% off equipment rental at Simplex, 15% at Dumanité, 10% off corporate clothing at Idéegraphik, and 3% at JMV Environnement. Discounts also available through TELUS health services and DPA Assurance insurance.
• Formations continues obligatoires (Mandatory Continuing Education) Mandatory continuing education programs recognized by the RBQ, including training on plan reading, National Building Code, construction bonds, Workplace Safety Act, and Legal Mortgages.
• La Coupe des bâtisseurs (Annual Golf Tournament) Annual golf tournament event held at Club de Golf de Acton Vale, featuring a Vegas-style format with simultaneous tee-off at 12:00, followed by a festive dinner. Scheduled for August 14, 2026.
• L'Agenda/Bottin des membres (Member Directory/Agenda) Annual member directory and agenda containing information on members organized by category, serving as a reference tool for those seeking general contractors, specialized contractors, suppliers, and industry professionals.
• Documents de référence (Reference Documents) Reference document consultation services including the National Building Code, Workplace Health and Safety Act, Labor Relations Act, Collective Agreements for 4 activity sectors, and more, available at association offices.
• Démarrage d'entreprise (Business Startup Assistance) Business startup assistance including help with incorporation, RBQ license application preparation and follow-up, required bonds, and professional referrals (lawyers, accountants, insurance). Includes a downloadable guide 'Démarrer son entreprise dans l'industrie de la construction 2022'.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 52 years serving construction entrepreneurs in the region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FormationsRBQ.comcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner for RBQ exam preparation courses. ACRY directs members to formationsrbq.com for mandatory continuing education courses required by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec.
• Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental body for construction licensing. ACRY serves as an authorized provider of bonding services required for RBQ licenses and offers exam preparation training.
• DPA AssurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner offering exclusive discounts for ACRY members on vehicle, liability, commercial, and residential insurance. Contact: 1-833-562-ACRY (2279).
• SimplexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment rental partner offering exclusive 20% discount on tool and equipment rentals across all locations for ACRY members.
• DumanitéminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services partner offering 15% discount on services for ACRY members.
• JMV EnvironnementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental services partner offering 3% discount for ACRY members.
• IdéegraphikminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate clothing and branding partner offering 10% discount on corporate clothing for ACRY members.
• TELUSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth services partner - ACRY members can reduce CNESST contributions by joining prevention mutuals.
• AcombacoreTechnology or IntegrationAccounting software partnership. ACRY's accounting and payroll service uses Acomba software, providing certified expertise for member bookkeeping needs.
• QuickBookscoreTechnology or IntegrationAccounting software expertise. ACRY accounting service offers QuickBooks support and training, including migration assistance and ongoing support for members.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Construction Association of Rural Communities (Ontario): Regional Ontario construction associations serving SMB contractors outside major urban centres. Comparable in scale and member profile to ACRY's regional focus, but operates in a different provincial jurisdiction.
• Association des constructeurs propriétaires et rénovateurs de la Mauricie (ACPRM): Regional construction trade association in neighbouring Mauricie region of Quebec. Comparable peer serving similar SMB construction entrepreneur members in a Quebec region, providing comparable bonding, training, and member services.

Broad incumbents

• APCHQ – Association des professionnels de la construction et de l'habitation du Québec: Large Quebec construction and housing association serving renovation contractors and builders. Comparable member services including training, insurance, and technical support, but operates at provincial scale with broader residential renovation focus.
• Canadian Construction Association (CCA): National voice of the Canadian construction industry representing contractors and service providers. Comparable as an industry trade association providing advocacy, training resources, and member services, but at federal rather than regional level.
• Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec (CMMTQ): Quebec trade association for plumbing and pipe-fitting contractors. Comparable in structure to ACRY as a specialty trade association providing continuing education, technical support, and member services under Quebec construction regulatory framework.
• Master Builders Canada: Federation of regional construction associations across Canada. Directly comparable in model to ACRY as a network of regional construction trade associations serving similar SMB contractor members.

Others

• DPA Assurance: Insurance broker partner offering exclusive member insurance products to ACRY members. Comparable as an ecosystem partner delivering member-facing financial services, but not a direct competing association.
• Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ): Quebec government construction regulatory body. While not a direct competitor, RBQ is the regulator whose licensing framework underpins ACRY's bonding and training service moat. Strategic counterparty relationship.

Direct peers

• Association de la construction du Québec (ACQ): Provincial construction industry association that ACRY actually merged with in 1990 before dissolving two years later. Direct peer serving similar construction entrepreneur members with bonding, training, and advocacy services across Quebec at a provincial scale.
• Corporation des entrepreneurs généraux du Québec (CEGQ): Quebec general contractor trade association. Comparable peer serving construction entrepreneur members with advocacy, training, and member services under RBQ regulatory framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/acry.ca
• Instagraminstagram.com/acry.ca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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