New report highlights modular construction, local policy shifts as roadmap for housing supply
AI Article Summary
A new report unveiled at the State of Canada’s Cities Summit proposes a roadmap for addressing housing and infrastructure issues in Canada. The report emphasizes local construction innovations like mass timber modular panels as more effective compared to traditional methods. It suggests that local investments and policy shifts are key to improving housing supply. These innovations are highlighted as outpacing top-down strategies.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This report shows how adopting local construction innovations, like modular mass timber, can streamline project timelines and reduce costs. For Canadian builders, this means focusing on acquiring new skills and forming partnerships to implement these unconventional solutions. Local government policies that support these innovations could facilitate smoother permitting processes and funding allocations, enhancing housing supply efficiency.
