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.
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This RWDI research explores how air leakage through the envelope can have a significant impact on the energy use of a building, particularly in heating dominated climates. This paper is supported through Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC)’s series of technical resources, to assist builders in achieving high performance outcomes in the built environment.
In supporting builders achieve high performance outcomes in the built environment, SBC promotes technical research and guides with case studies, such as this Minto deep retrofit study.
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.
With increased electrification in our lives, it is a requirement to obtain a notification (permit) from the ESA before installing an EV charger, whether it is in single or multi-family dwellings. The ESA has prepared a guide to share best practices specific to multi-residential buildings.
This free guide provides a comprehensive overview of the new provisions for EMTC that came into effect on January 1, 2025.
Whether you are a homeowner excited for your DYI project, or a licensed builder that has an electrician on staff, all electrical work on properties must meet the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and be conducted by an ESA licensed electrical contractor.
Whether you are a homeowner building a fence, or a builder looking to excavate, landscape or pave, you must contact Ontario One Call. It’s free, it’s easy, it’s the law.
As building practitioners consider how to make homes and communities safer and more resilient to extreme weather events, this ICLR research offers insights into the lifetime carbon impacts of using climate-resilient materials and practices versus less resilient alternatives. It also takes into account the potential need for retrofits, repairs, or replacements resulting from increased climate stresses or natural disasters.
As the Ontario Building Code continues to encourage adoption of wood construction, the Canadian Wood Council has developed many free and simple-to-use resources for wood professionals.
