Five luxury cottage builds that checked all the clients’ boxes With the world in such flux, cottage country provides a most welcome retreat for tens of thousands of Ontarians. But some new projects—customized to the clients’ every wish and packed with dazzling views—go far beyond mere cabins in the woods.  So is the market for […] ... Read more

Founded: 1953    Members: 119 OHB: You folks were hit rather hard by the March 30 ice storm.  Sandy Tuckey: “The region is still reeling from the damage. Personally, we lost at least 20 trees, and our gazebo, part of our deck, roof and fence were badly damaged. Parts of the region were under a […] ... Read more

Some renovation surprises are bigger than others. Hissing raccoons, infestations of mice and old newspaper clippings are typical surprises renovators come across during the course of a project. But some of the discoveries they’ve come across behind walls, in ceilings or basements are extra weird.  Fifteen years ago, Lindsay Haley, director of construction for Ottawa’s […] ... Read more

New Enerquality project examines carbon-conscious construction  “The urgency to reduce carbon emissions in the building sector has never been greater—and Ontario’s building community is uniquely positioned to lead,” says Enerquality Managing Director Rose Benedetto. “Buildings are one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, both through operational energy use and the embodied carbon […] ... Read more

Could build-to-rent be a practical housing model in Ontario? While there’s no debate that Canada has a housing problem, the solution is complex. Affordability remains the highest hurdle. Although Ontario’s average salary has increased to $69,068, according to a December 2024 report from Statistics Canada, the average home in Ontario costs $860,000, which means buyers […] ... Read more