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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This case study from WoodWorks Innovation Network highlights key advantages of building a mass timber structure for affordable multi-family housing.
Discover helpful resources from the University of Toronto’s School of Cities that will help enable more “missing middle” housing.
This roadmap supported by the National Research Council (NRC) outlines a national strategy to accelerate the adoption of industrialized construction in Canada.
“Building More, Building Faster” is a report published by Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) about factory-built homes with a “Made in Ontario” approach.
This webinar offers a high-level overview of the most significant changes, transition provisions, and key dates in the latest Ontario Building Code update, which came into effect on January 1, 2025.
The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (Canada) has published a Field Guide to the Building Envelope, a great resource for onsite trades.
Acousti-TECH has published a helpful guide to building acoustics, offering practical tips for reducing noise — ideal for builders, architects, and homeowners alike.
The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada has created a document to summarize HVAC-related changes in the 2024 Ontario Building Code.
Read the Suite Additions blog post to discover the key changes related to secondary suites in the 2024 Ontario Building Code.
