Multi-dimensional Mike Memme brings his razor-sharp focus to OHBA’s Chair In a world where energy efficiency is front of mind for the home building industry, Mountainview Homes has the [...]
Malls are Providing Convenient Housing Options; If You Know Where to Buy The mall used to be the place you went to shop for clothes, buy CDs or concert tickets, hang out with friends in the food [...]
A Beijing apartment project creates a 3D community In recent years, apartments in dense urban areas have become entry-level homes for many first-time buyers. Combining living and commercial [...]
The opportunities and obstacles of multiplex conversions When the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 185, it was designed to quicken government processes and encourage the building of at least [...]
Why You Should Consult An Arborist Pre-Construction Most municipalities require some form of arboricultural planning and consulting for trees, whether the site is a densely treed ravine lot, an [...]
Could the tiny homes market have a big future? American essayist and philosopher Henry David Thoreau is credited with popularizing the tiny house concept in 1845. As documented in his famed work [...]
With the building industry so vulnerable to ransomware attacks, you need to take preventative measures Last March was a tough month for cybersecurity, with both the municipalities of Hamilton and [...]
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 [...]
