Welcome to the Technical Research & Education Resource Hub, providing educational content on emerging technical trends and best practices in home construction. Here, you’ll find a mix of HCRA resources and curated content from our valued partners, all designed to help you stay informed on key industry topics. Browse our latest published resources or search by category for specific information.
Explore hot topics like the 2024 Ontario Building Code updates, radon mitigation strategies, and upcoming events and training opportunities!
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From ice dams to the most common leakage areas, review this summary of the presentation by Dr. John Straube (RDH) at the Building Knowledge Canada 2025 Spring Training Camp.
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Watch this video to learn how Mattamy tested and compared solutions, and the solution that they ultimately chose to that make their townhomes more comfortable for residents.
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Are you aware of the new requirements in the Ontario Building Code (OBC) for radon rough-ins? In addition to licensing and homeowner protection, the HCRA also works to strengthen the homebuilding industry by helping builders stay current with technical knowledge and evolving requirements. The updated OBC that came into effect on April 1, 2025, and […]
The Construction Instruction mobile app provides builders instant, FREE and reliable information on products and materials, installation methods, and technical data to support their construction journey.
BC Housing and BCIT recently published a new technical brief “An Integrated Design Approach to Radon Prevention and Mitigation in Energy Efficient Buildings”. While created for professionals in British Columbia, the content is relevant and accurate for our Ontario audience who want to learn more about radon prevention.
If you’re living in a condominium, or serve a condo community as a Board Director or property manager, noise issues between neighbouring suites is a common issue. This blog post and accompanying video by HCG Acoustics, highlights the various noise classifications for our consideration.
Whether you are new to AI or are already using it, we encourage you to explore this FREE, practical, hands-on training course, Understanding AI-Assisted Regulatory Workflows.
The only way to ensure electrical work is safe and legal is to hire a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC). LECs have the training, equipment, and expertise to do the job right.
The City of Kitchener’s Building Division has released a new High Building Design Checklist to support compliance with Ontario Building Code.
