Talll Orders

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! [...]

The Heaven & Hell of Heritage Homes

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, [...]

The Path To Carbon Neutral

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 [...]

Who Will Answer the Call?

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 [...]

Mass of Glass

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 [...]

Computer Genius

Artificial intelligence is making a dramatic impact on the home-building industry. How is artificial intelligence (AI) being utilized in the building industry?”  It seemed a logical starting [...]

Blast From The Past

Former president steps into the void to help steer OHBA Even before the Ontario Home Builders’ Association experienced a leadership transition last summer, there were challenges to address. [...]