Build Canada Homes has launched a request for information from construction firms using factory-built and other innovative building techniques, as the federal agency looks to speed up the delivery of affordable housing.
The RFI seeks to engage Canadian firms specializing Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)—including modular, panelized, and prefabricated systems. This initiative is a critical step toward accelerating the delivery of affordable housing across Canada.
The RFI aims to gather insights from industry leaders on capabilities, business models, and delivery approaches. Interested respondents are also invited to register as part of a forthcoming public directory of MMC firms to help raise awareness regarding the capabilities of the sector.
Responses to the RFI will inform the design of BCH’s upcoming prequalification process and help identify high-potential MMC firms for future projects and partnerships to deliver housing at scale. Participation in the RFI does not guarantee future work, but provides firms with an opportunity to influence procurement strategies and signal interest in upcoming BCH-led developments.
A wide-range of firms are encouraged to respond, including volumetric modular builders, panelized system manufacturers, and design-build firms.
“Modern methods of construction can transform how we build homes—making delivery faster, more cost-effective, and more consistent. This RFI is an opportunity for Canadian firms to help shape the future of housing in Canada,” says Gregor Robertson, minister of housing and infrastructure and minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada.
Launched last September, Build Canada Homes is Canada’s new federal agency with a mandate to scale up the supply of affordable housing across Canada. By levering public lands, deploying flexible financial tools, and acting as a catalyst for modern methods of construction, Build Canada Homes is driving a more productive and innovative homebuilding sector.
