Toronto on the cusp of a major modular housing transition

The City of Toronto is expanding its list of pre-qualified vendors to speed up modular housing construction. They aim to make these vendors available to all municipalities in Ontario. This initiative includes strengthening guidelines and tools for off-site building approvals. The move is in response to calls for more affordable housing and aims to unlock rapid-build construction technologies. Modular construction is praised for its speed, reduced community impact, and environmental sustainability. It is seen as a way to create jobs and boost the economy while addressing housing needs.