QSA's Week in Construction (#2, 2024)
Housing Design Catalogue update; Affordable homes funded in Shelburne; New federal properties for housing development; Sustainable housing funding upcoming; Building construction investment rises.
Start Date: 2024-10-12
End Date: 2024-10-18
Top Headlines
Main Stories
Federal Government Updates Housing Design Catalogue
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities, announced updates to the Housing Design Catalogue, a key initiative under Canada's Housing Plan, aiming for faster design and construction approval processes. The first edition, set to launch in December, will feature up to 50 conceptual designs for various housing types, including row housing and fourplexes. These designs will be provided by regional experts such as MGA | Michael Green Architecture and LGA Architectural Partners Ltd. The initiative also includes an open submission process for prefabricated housing designs, with a deadline of November 6, 2024, inviting industry participation. This move is part of a broader effort to tackle the housing crisis, requiring collaboration with provincial and municipal governments.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']
