May 15, 2019
Karen Hansen from Pratt Homes says she’s ‘never seen a DC bylaw rushed through so quickly’; Developers ask for more time to review data by: Raymond Bowe As the city works toward an overhaul of its development …
Construction community concerned about revamped development charges Read more >
May 15, 2019
Panellists presiding over a recent Osgoode Professional Development session on the repercussions of Ontario’s new construction adjudication system had a simple message for parties who might end up on the losing end of disputes: …
Adjudication panellists urge parties to ‘pay up’ or face consequences Read more >
May 15, 2019
One-size-fits-all approach in face of rapid growth doesn’t work, writes Joe Vaccaro, CEO of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association The arrival on Jan. 1, 2019 of a regulation mandating sprinklers in care facilities suggests the …
Ford government ‘has vision’ to build homes, protect environment: developer Read more >
May 9, 2019
A provincial government plan to boost supply in Ontario has been welcomed by the body representing the province’s builders. The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) says that the Ontario Housing Supply Action Plan paves …
Ontario housing plan will help affordability, rental market Read more >
April 26, 2019
FarSight Homes held its annual Christmas Fund cheque presentation ceremony on Tuesday April 17. Over the holidays, the developer asked its contractors and suppliers to donate to FarSight’s Christmas fund, and for each donation made, …
FarSight Homes gives back to New Tecumseth charities Read more >
April 12, 2019
Measures announced in Ontario’s budget this week will boost the province’s home building according to an industry body. The Ontario Home Builders’ Association says it welcomes the government’s budget which it says focuses on …
Builders welcome Ontario budget action on housing supply Read more >
