Federal housing design catalogue falls way short of sector needs: RESCON
AI Article Summary
A new federal Housing Design Catalogue has been released, but it has not met the major needs of the construction sector, according to Richard Lyall, president of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON). The catalogue was introduced with the participation of only fourteen municipalities, which have committed to reviewing the standardized plans. RESCON emphasizes that the catalogue does not address the sector's most urgent challenges.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
For Canadian builders, this means that the standardization efforts in housing design might not account for local building code requirements or market realities. This project shows how federal initiatives can be out of sync with regional needs, potentially leading to inefficiencies in permitting processes or increased costs due to necessary adjustments. Builders should advocate for solutions that align more closely with their practical requirements and on-the-ground experiences.
