Canada’s newly released 2025 National Model Codes mark a turning point in how the country looks at building performance. For the first time, the codes introduce explicit, measurable requirements to...
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) has announced an extension to the consultation period for its draft policy direction on embodied greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in new...
The 2024 edition of Ontario’s Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24) came into effect on January 1, 2025, with a three-month transition period until March 31, 2025 for permit applications under the 2012 OBC...
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is inviting the public to participate in its next public review of a proposed change to the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) that...
The 2024 edition of Ontario’s Building Code (OBC) came into effect on January 1, 2025, with a three-month transition period until March 31, 2025 for permit applications under the 2012 OBC for which...
While Ontario’s 2024 Building Code brings much-needed updates to establish the quality, safety, and resiliency of our province’s built environment, there are numerous changes in not only in its...
Ontario’s 2024 Building Code: Latest Resources Released The 2024 Building Code Compendium is available as a two-volume hardcopy set. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH...
As announced in CodeNews 362, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) is hosting eight in-person information sessions across the province to explain technical and...
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) – responsible for the development of Canada’s National Model Codes – is inviting applications for the position of Chair of the Advisory...