A recent change to the Ontario Building Code will require all furnaces installed in new-construction homes to be equipped with an electronically commutated motor (ECM ...

In Oliva v. Dickson (2025 ONSC 6666), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice delivered a decision that should capture the attention of developers, vendor-builders and anyone selling improved property ...

The new amended Ontario building code includes several provisions that improve accessibility for those with disabilities. The changes include power door operators at entrances to more buildings and at ...

Changes to the Province of Ontario’s building code could include requirements for solar-ready roofs, more stringent heating/cooling efficiency requirements, and graywater reuse. Ontario’s code is ...

An Ontario college has opened applications to newcomers for a free program intended to address what it describes as a “critical” shortage of building code officials in the province. The provincial ...

TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2025 /CNW/ - As Ontario's construction boom accelerates, the demand for certified building officials is reaching critical levels. In response, George Brown College (GBC) has opened ...

TORONTO - An Ontario college has opened applications to newcomers for a free program intended to address what it describes as a “critical” shortage of building code officials in the province. The ...