Welcome to the HCRA Resource Hub, with helpful guides on trending industry topics,
training opportunities for you to explore, and Building Code resources.
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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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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 […]
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New and upcoming training opportunities and educational events to prepare builders for emerging technical trends and best practices in home construction.
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.
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 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.
The OAA has created a document on the Importance Category and Seismic Restraint updates in the Code.
Do you know that there is a standard for designing housing spaces to make sure they are accessible to people with different abilities? Check out the technical advice in this accessibility standard developed by the CSA Group, and supported by CMHC.
