Hopeful Canadian homebuyers waiting for housing affordability to make a comeback will continue to have their optimism and stamina tested as the likelihood of closing Canada’s housing gap further...
Changes in the National Building Code (NBC) in 2020 laid the foundation for the rise of taller timber buildings, and the market has responded. According to a Natural Resources Canada (NRC) 2021...
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 evolution of soundproofing standards within the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) offers a fascinating journey through nearly eight decades of architectural and acoustic advancements...
Development Permit Bylaw and Minister’s Orders Effective Immediately As reported in CodeNews 340, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) made amendments to Ontario’s Building Code...
Toon Dreessen is president of Architects DCA. He is a past president of the Ontario Association of Architects. Building codes represent a jurisdiction’s minimum standard for safe structures, and were...
Compliance with a standard referenced by the building code is no different than compliance with what is written in the building code. Are your specifications written to require compliance with CAN/ULC...
Until December 9, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) is hosting the final phase of its public consultations on proposed changes for the next edition of the Ontario Building Code. The...
CSA standards are an important reference tool for ensuring design and construction meet building code requirements. Those licensed by the OAA have viewing access through the CSA OnDemand...
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