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While alternative solutions have been an important feature of the National Building Code of Canada since 2005, there remains a lack of understanding among building professionals on how to approach their use. As the construction industry evolves, with increasing innovation in design and construction capabilities, new ways of building that may not be well addressed by building codes will emerge.
Today, the intersecting challenges of climate change and housing supply stand as significant hurdles on the path toward sustainable development. How do we address the housing crisis without making the climate crisis worse? Read this recent OpEd by CWC president and CEO, Rick Jeffery, published by TheFutureEconomy.ca
Canadians are facing a housing dilemma. We must build 5.8 million affordable homes by 2030, triple our current building capacity. And while party leaders and voters across the political spectrum agree on the importance of this issue – an effective solution that can be swiftly implemented at scale and in a way that furthers Canada’s climate resiliency has yet to
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 (8:30 am – 4:00 pm) Valhalla Hotel and Conference Centre – 1 Valhalla Inn Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6J1 Join us at the Thunder Bay Wood Design Workshop for a deep dive into the world of innovative wood applications and structural solutions. Explore the considerable advantages that wood systems offer, as industry experts share
FedNor invests $854,480 to help deliver the Canadian Wood Council Wood WORKS! program in Northern Ontario Federal funding to help create jobs and opportunities for forestry and wood-related industries across the region. July 27, 2023 – North Bay, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor Today, the Honourable Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, announced