Housing contruction in Nunavik - Guide to good practices - Second edition 2018

SYNGENETIC PERMAFROST: Permafrost formed by the rise of the permafrost table as a result of the deposition of additional material on the ground surface and the subse- quent equilibrium of the ground thermal regime. [...] Fourth stage: Project approval Once the project has been approved, the developer must notify the contractor selected for the project, to sign a memorandum of understanding with the landholding corporation on occupancy and use of the plot of land during the full term of the project, and to obtain a permit to operate a quarry, gravel pit, or both, for purposes of the project. [...] The contractor must then contact the northern village and the landholding corporation to make the ne- cessary arrangements for the following aspects: • Northern village: Discuss the municipal services that will be required during the project and the services the northern village can provide, such as human resources and heavy machinery rental, as well as the rental rates applicable. [...] The permit holder has 12 months to submit a survey of the building and its siting on the lot to the landholding corporation, the northern village, the KRG land development department and the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. [...] To maintain total integrity of the building system, a sealed connection must be made between the wall air barrier and the foundation walls at the base of the building, or if the building is raised above grade, with the air barrier for the insulated floor.