Articles

We need a shift in construction financing protocol to unlock the potential of modular housing, writes Rosaline Hill of BuildingIN.

BuildingIN looks at why sprawling homes are shrinking housing opportunities for young people and how we repair it.

A Canadian initiative is bringing new and stronger ideas to the homebuilding world, writes Steve Maxwell.

Designer Wael Bakr walks you through Laurysen’s custom cabinetry in CHEO’s 2025 lottery dream home.

Ontario properties haven’t been reassessed for tax purposes since 2017 and that’s a problem.

Search for a licensed builder using the HCRA’s trusted tool.

BuildingIN shares lessons learned from Ottawa and Edmonton zoning reform examples.

If Canada focuses on speed (building units) over quality (creating homes), are we in danger of making mistakes we will regret, asks BuildingIN?

Building Safety Month reminds us of the importance of the building code and using licensed builders, says the HCRA.

They’re a good start but they need boots-on-the-ground help, argues BuildingIN.

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority explains the risks of working with unlicensed builders and steps to protect yourself.

To build and sell homes in Ontario, builders must be licensed with the HCRA. Here’s how that helps homebuyers.

Does your house make loud bangs in cold weather? Here's why.

Laurysen’s Wael Bakr details the cabinetry and millwork his team brought to the 2024 CHEO lottery home.

Getting the right information early can ease stress and simplify the process. Here’s what you need to know.

Regulatory authorities like the HCRA exist to safeguard consumers. Here’s what you need to know if you’re buying new.

Design 101: Sue Pitchforth offers a primer on curtains (aka drapes, panels & wall treatments).

It’s not just first-timers who are stuck in Ottawa’s multi-faceted housing crunch, Jason Burggraaf writes.