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I recently read an insightful article from ConstructConnect discussing the cost-saving benefits and future maintenance advantages of relocating parking garages from underground to above ground in high-rise buildings. From a construction perspective, this shift can significantly accelerate the building schedule. Concrete forming contractors no longer have to endure months of waiting for excavation and groundwork completion, leading to faster project timelines. However, this approach also has its trade-offs. Above-ground parking can reduce valuable retail space, which plays a crucial role in enhancing community engagement and benefits residents. Given the ongoing high-rise construction slow-down trend in Ontario, it's worth considering if above-ground parking could be a viable alternative. What are your thoughts on this approach? Should cities prioritize construction efficiency, or should they focus on maximizing retail space for community benefits? Please refer to the article below https://lnkd.in/eXtjaX5x

Single-family home construction presents a hidden gem for reducing the industry's environmental impact. While builders specializing in large-scale housing developments hold a strong market position, this translates to potential rapid adoption and scalability for sustainable practices. Even minor improvements in construction methods and material selection can be widely replicated across numerous projects. RMI's Chris Magwood underscores this potential: "The opportunity in homebuilding is significantly larger than in commercial construction." 🔥 The limited number of major players making these choices further amplifies the impact, creating lasting environmental benefits. Let's move the needle! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Xvo5Ds

The future of a sustainability and affordability is moving towards standardized homes. In an effort to address issues of affordability and environmental impact in the province, BC has released a catalog of small-scale, multi-unit homes and laneway homes. Minimizing waste and streamlining the construction processes is key to reducing barriers to new home builds as the province struggles homelessness and affordability . Paired with our technology to improve access to home energy rating reports, these options will help reduce the 6.9 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions that come from our buildings and homes in BC. Learn more: https://buff.ly/47wf28h Credit for this project goes to Leckie Studio Architecture + Design Inc. | BCollective Homes Inc. | Wiser Projects | Carbon Wise | Province of British Columbia | Christine Lintott | Elisabeth Baudinaud | Chris Hill CPA, CMA #Decarbonization | #Sustainability | #SustainableHousing

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Ahhh, the BIG Q, QUALITY. Along with Delivery and Costs it makes up the Customer Value Triangle. Many years ago, let me get my abacus, ...wait for it...32 years to be exact (the book was written in the 70's I think), I read a book by Philip Crosby titled, "Quality Is Free". I didn't agree with the title at the time. I used to say the title should be, "Quality Is An Investment". But I digress. One of the main messages of the book was, "Do it Right the First Time!". This is also a main tenant of TPS. Rework is one of the famous wastes that we all love to GO-LOOK-SEE and terminate with extreme prejudice. (Yes! Apocalypse Now is the best film of all time.) Think about it, if we all put as much effort into getting it right the first time as we do reworking it, fixing it, improving it, etc. we would all be much further ahead. It is through QUALITY that the other parts of the Customer Value Triangle; Delivery and Costs, are realized. As Tigger says, "TTFN"

With rising housing costs, reforming outdated building codes could be a step toward housing affordability. While building codes are necessary for health and safety, outdated codes cause increased construction costs and limit innovation in housing design. One code change: single stair reform, allows one stairwell in small, mid-rise apartment buildings instead of the current requirement for two. Single stair reform reduces the space and cost constraints associated with double stairwells making housing more accessible and affordable. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dyYPxzGq

🚧 The Second Coming: New Timber Model to Address Melbourne’s Housing Squeeze! 🏘️ Australia’s most ambitious build-to-rent developer, MODEL, has launched a $250 million fund aimed at constructing over 5,000 units made from mass timber in the next five years, signalling a transformative shift in urban housing! 🔎 Key Highlights: 1️⃣ Innovative Investment: MODEL’s new Regenerative Decarbonisation Fund (RDF) will focus on creating sustainable, high-density housing using cross-laminated timber. This initiative comes in response to the Victorian Government’s recent approval for taller residential buildings in key areas, paving the way for innovative housing solutions. 2️⃣ Sustainable Design: The first project under this fund includes transforming the historic 1880s Schweppes Cordial factory into a nine-storey build-to-rent development featuring 180 apartments. Designed to meet Passivhaus standards and achieve a 6 Star Green Star Rating, this project aims to cut embodied emissions by at least 50%. 3️⃣ Addressing Housing Needs: As inner-city areas face significant population growth and a pressing housing supply crisis, this initiative meets market demand and aligns investment portfolios with climate goals. By integrating sustainability into its core strategy, MODEL sets a new benchmark for future developments. 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How can integrating mass timber and sustainable design principles reshape urban housing solutions? What other innovative practices can be adopted to address the city housing crisis? 🔗 To learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8FPH-Ma #sustainablehousing #masstimber #buildtorent #Melbourne #urbanplanning #greenbuilding #passivhaus #construction #innovation #decarbonisation #housingcrisis #realestate #environmentalimpact #engineering

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🚧 The Second Coming: New Timber Model to Address Melbourne’s Housing Squeeze! 🏘️ Australia’s most ambitious build-to-rent developer, MODEL, has launched a $250 million fund aimed at constructing over 5,000 units made from mass timber in the next five years, signalling a transformative shift in urban housing! 🔎 Key Highlights: 1️⃣ Innovative Investment: MODEL’s new Regenerative Decarbonisation Fund (RDF) will focus on creating sustainable, high-density housing using cross-laminated timber. This initiative comes in response to the Victorian Government’s recent approval for taller residential buildings in key areas, paving the way for innovative housing solutions. 2️⃣ Sustainable Design: The first project under this fund includes transforming the historic 1880s Schweppes Cordial factory into a nine-storey build-to-rent development featuring 180 apartments. Designed to meet Passivhaus standards and achieve a 6 Star Green Star Rating, this project aims to cut embodied emissions by at least 50%. 3️⃣ Addressing Housing Needs: As inner-city areas face significant population growth and a pressing housing supply crisis, this initiative meets market demand and aligns investment portfolios with climate goals. By integrating sustainability into its core strategy, MODEL sets a new benchmark for future developments. 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How can integrating mass timber and sustainable design principles reshape urban housing solutions? What other innovative practices can be adopted to address the city housing crisis? 🔗 To learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8FPH-Ma #sustainablehousing #masstimber #buildtorent #Melbourne #urbanplanning #greenbuilding #passivhaus #construction #innovation #decarbonisation #housingcrisis #realestate #environmentalimpact #engineering

MSC is not involved in this project, but we are a supporter! Mass Timber Solutions for Affordable Multi-Family Housing By Michael Scancarello, PE, and Andrew Ruff Mass timber structures are becoming more frequently studied as a leading choice for high-end residential and commercial structures for their sustainability and aesthetic benefits. Perhaps often overlooked, mass timber also belongs in the conversation when it comes to multi-family residential projects, including those classified as “affordable housing.” Providing 69 units of affordable housing along with ground floor retail while funded through typical methods for affordable housing projects, the 340+ Dixwell project is one project that demonstrates this possibility. While this article does not spend time addressing the funding or specifics of affordable housing, it will present challenges and solutions to successfully delivering a cost-effective mass timber structure in this typology. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/gMB4EzZK