Land Development & Building Advocacy
Ontario has over a million homes in the pipeline but needs developers to put shovels in the ground: report - CBC News
Ontario has more than 1.25 million potential new homes already in the development pipeline — it just needs to figure out how to convince builders to get shovels in the ground, say experts who manage planning in cities across Ontario.
Single-family homes address 'missing middle' - Canada.com
Taking a broad-based application of this designation to the single-family lot levels land values and divides the most expensive component of housing costs — the land — across a higher number of potential homes.
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Enhancements to Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) Qualification Exams
As of May 8, 2023,all candidates will have the option to use the digital Building Code Compendium during BCIN exams, in addition to the continued use of the hardcopy version.
Changes to Ontario’s Building Code – Effective February 28, 2023
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing made amendments to Ontario’s Building Code (O.Reg. 30/23) that are now in force:
The ministry also made amendments to extend Building Code exemptions for temporary health or residential facilities until March 31, 2024 (O.Reg. 31/23):
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