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FEATURED BLOG
Vancouver's First Official Development Plan Is Now Law — What It Means for Modular
Vancouver's Official Development Plan came into effect on March 31, 2026 — a unified vision outlining how the city will grow and develop for the next 30 years.
FEATURED BLOG
Build Canada Homes Issues National Modular Construction RFI
Build Canada Homes launched a Request for Information in February 2026 to engage Canadian firms specializing in modern methods of construction — including modular, panelized, and prefabricated systems — as a critical step toward accelerating the delivery of affordable housing across Canada.
FEATURED BLOG
BC's DASH Program Cuts Housing Development from 3 Years to 1
BC's Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing program — known as DASH — is a new online platform helping developers and non-profits design and build three- to six-storey buildings more quickly, using components manufactured in BC. By combining digital review, standardized designs, and prefabricated building parts, DASH is expected to cut the development process from three years to one.
FEATURED BLOG
Modular Methods Lead Build Canada Homes' First Direct Build Sites
Build Canada Homes issued Requests for Qualifications for six Direct Build sites on federal lands, fast-tracking construction that prioritizes modular and factory-built methods — including a 540-home development in Toronto and projects in Winnipeg, with at least 40% of units designated as affordable. Looking ahead, Build Canada Homes will move from planning to construction in 2026 — breaking ground on Direct Build sites, expanding partnerships with provinces and municipalities, and accelerating the delivery of thousands of affordable homes.