Toronto marks progress on Parkdale affordable housing project with mass timber construction
Ontario Construction News
AI Article Summary
The city of Toronto is advancing with an affordable housing project in the Parkdale neighborhood, aimed at completion by next fall. This development employs prefabricated and mass timber construction methods to speed up the process and enhance sustainability. Mayor Olivia Chow highlights the project's significance for local housing needs and environmental goals.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how innovative construction methods like mass timber and prefabrication can accelerate building timelines and promote sustainability for residential projects. For Canadian builders, this means an opportunity to align with environmental standards and efficiency goals, potentially impacting procurement processes and project funding as these methods gain popularity.
