Build Canada Homes Launches Request for Information on Modern Methods of Construction

Canada’s housing sector is under unprecedented pressure, with demand for affordable homes far exceeding current supply.
Source: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada

Build Canada Homes is responding by championing Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)—innovative approaches such as modular, factory-built, and prefabricated systems that can streamline building processes, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery. By embracing these methods, Build Canada Homes aims to catalyse a more productive housing industry, strengthen domestic supply chains, and enable the rapid creation of affordable housing for communities across the country.

Build Canada Homes (BCH) today launched a Request for Information (RFI) to engage Canadian firms specializing in 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.

The submission deadline is March 5, 2026.