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Building Industry Releases Report, calls for changes to OBC that will result...
Greater Toronto, May 22, 2013 – An extensive report advocating for an Ontario Building Code change that will result in the construction of safe, affordable homes for residents across the GTA was...
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Standing together in the name of affordability
Affordability continues to be a challenge for new home purchasers in the GTA and BILD is always at the forefront with key influencers and decision makers advocating for safe, affordable homes on behalf...
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A look back at summer’s end
As we enjoy this long weekend, let’s take a moment to look back at some of the more interesting issues that the building and development industry has been dealing with over the summer months. For...
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BILD wins award for six-storey wood construction report
Some of you may remember the report BILD released a year ago, advocating for the provincial government to change the Ontario Building Code to allow six-storey wood construction. Now we can officially...
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BILD launches the Breaking Ground civic awareness series
As part of its 2014 communications strategy, BILD has once again launched a civic awareness campaign with the Toronto Star. The four-part series is called Breaking Ground and aims to educate readers...
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A few pointers from the greenest city in Europe
Members of the industry were treated to a special presentation yesterday by Johan Thorsell of the City of Vaxjo, Sweden to learn more about the benefits of woodframe construction. BILD and the Ontario...
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Ontario will permit six-storey wood buildings in 2015
BILD, the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) and the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) welcome the provincial government’s commitment to permit six-storey wood-frame...
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BILD on the radio
BILD President and CEO Bryan Tuckey took over the airwaves last week on two radio stations speaking to the industry’s economic impact, consumer protection and a new housing type that will change the...
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Making Mid-Rise Housing Happen
On the heels of last week’s release of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association and Pembina Institute’s report, Make Way for Mid-Rise – How to build more homes in walkable transit-connected...
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