Lessons in Architecture and Waterfront Development In May, a delegation from the Ontario Home Builders’ Association embarked on a four-day tour of Oslo, Norway, as part of the eighth OHBA [...]
In search of pedestrian-friendly communities In May, participants on an Ontario Home Builders’ Association four-day study tour visited Oslo, Norway, one of the world’s most sustainable cities. [...]
Seven solutions to the trades shortage (including some that can start from within) We’ve all heard the numbers, but here’s a quick refresher: According to the Ontario government, at least one in [...]
With a growing population opting to age in place, the time is ripe to address the trend We are living longer than ever. That’s mostly good news—but not for the housing crisis. As of the end of [...]
Meet Your New CEO Scott Andison arrives with an ideal mix of management and advocacy experience—and a plan for the future After an eight-month search whittled potential Chief Executive Officer [...]
The push for density means projects are going up—way up—in previously untraditional places If you’re in a city like Vaughan, Brampton or Pickering, look up—way up. It’s a bird! No, it’s a crane! [...]
As historic restorations become more commonplace, are you focusing on the nuisance or the opportunity? So you’ve acquired a chunk of land with a heritage property on it. Barring an earthquake, [...]
Mapping out the difficult but rewarding road to sustainability Canada’s carbon-reduced future is a mere half-dozen years away, with significant changes and challenges looming for Ontario’s [...]
At the same time the industry is trying to fill the void of skilled trades, public-sector staffing issues are just as worrisome After being informed by a senior public employee that the Regional [...]
Improved durability and energy efficiency highlight new windows The simultaneous desire for more expansive windows but sleeker frames brings with it certain challenges for manufacturers. Frames [...]
