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2020 Vision on Home Building Trends
As we begin not only a new year but a fresh decade, new trends are already rising as a phoenix from the ashes of the past decade (goodbye parquet flooring). This decade will be marked by long lasting lifestyle approaches and sustainability as an expectation in home building …
The Basics of Net-Zero Housing
Because of the mandates in the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, many homes will be making the switch over to Net-Zero or Net-Zero Ready (NZR) in the coming years. A key driver of the Pan-Canadian Framework is Build Smart – Canada’s Building Strategy…
Building a Workforce for the Future
There’s no doubt about it: the Canadian building industry and building science in general are booming with no signs of slowing down. If anything, the challenge lies within not enough of a workforce to do all the jobs. The Canadian housing industry is currently undergoing a massive scale transformation …
NAIMA Canada: Guide to Near Net Zero Residential Buildings
PREFACEThis publication is the Guide to Near Net Zero Residential Buildings is published by NAIMA Canada. It consolidates information on how builders and designers may achieve the near net zero...
NAIMA Members Used 2.2 Billion Pounds of Recycled Content in 2018
NAIMA has announced the results of a recent survey of its members’ use of pre- and post-consumer recycled materials in insulation and acoustical products in 2018. The results are…
Free Training Now Available to Ontario Contractors
Free Skills Training Available For Contractors The Insulation Training Course has been prepared in partnership with NAIMA Canada, CHBA (Canadian Home Builders Association), Natural Resources Canada,...
The Insulation & Air Sealing Manual – Your Ultimate Resource
What is the Insulation & Air Sealing Manual? The Insulation and Air Sealing Manual provides contractors with up to date industry recommended practices, building science foundations, and...
Ontario Investing in Energy Efficient Improvements for Social Housing
February 9, 2018 1:00 PM | Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Ontario is upgrading energy efficiency of social housing and improving living conditions for residents while fighting...
Home Energy Rating & Disclosure Guide
Universal Home Energy Rating and Disclosure: Combating Climate Change in the Residential Building Sector What is HER&D? The Ontario government committed to universal energy labeling of...
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