Off-site Construction Research Centre

Modern Methods of Construction in Canada

OCRC

Posted: April 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: Off-site Construction



Why the conversation about “building better” in Canada needs more clarity and less confusion We keep talking about innovation in construction, but what does that actually mean? If you’ve been anywhere near the construction conversation in Canada lately, you’ve probably heard terms like: Modular Prefabrication Industrialized Construction MMC They’re often used...

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Roadmap to transform the Canadian construction industry through industrialized construction, research and innovation

OCRC

Posted: April 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: Off-site Construction



Canada’s construction problem isn’t temporary, it’s structural For decades, the construction industry in Canada has been operating under growing pressure. Productivity has remained largely stagnant, skilled labour is becoming harder to find, and at the same time, the country is facing a housing shortfall prediction of more than 3.5 million homes by 2030. These are not isolated...

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