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 [...]
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 [...]
