September Frameworks
A September to Remember
September 2026
Autumn has come, and its crisp fall winds usher in an exciting slate of engaging and insightful content for our members to enjoy. We’ve got webinars on Mass Timber, Climate resilience, and MURBS, as well as an IDP workshop in partnership with our friends at BKC and NRCAN that you won’t want to miss.
Please make sure to look at our membership packages for your opportunity to gain exclusive access to events, resources, and more. Frameworks needs your support to foster the ongoing shift to a more sustainable built-environment here in Southwest Ontario. Now is the time show your enthusiasm for Frameworks - together, we can build an economically and environmentally sustainable local building sector.
Happy sweater season,
The Frameworks Team
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Frameworks is committed to providing valuable resources, informative webinars, and inspiring in-person events to connect members of our local construction industry and support the development of profitable, sustainable building practices.
In order to do this, Frameworks needs the help of industry leaders. Please consider becoming a Frameworks Foundational Member - organizations that align with the work we do. Initial membership is $500. Members are positioned as leaders in the industry and are invited to engage with our network and activities and influence the direction of the program.
Would you like to receive free and discounted passes to our events? Consider becoming a Frameworks Individual Member!
*This event has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts — don’t miss out on the updated date*
Tune in for an exciting discussion on a material that has been used for as long as humans have been building, and is now making an indelible mark on modern sustainable construction. Mass timber construction is lightweight, easy to install with pre-fabricated construction, aesthetically pleasing, and best of all - highly sustainable.
Come hear from our friends at Element5, who will present on the subject of its application, use-case, and fabrication.
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Join us for an in-depth conversation about climate resilience in the context of the property insurance sector.
ICLR’s Resilient Homes Task Force and PIEVC Program provide practical approaches to adapt homes and buildings to current and future weather extremes. Learn about these initiatives from Dan Sandink, Senior Director, Resilience Programs, of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction.
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Sustainable Waterloo Region, in partnership with Natural Resources Canada and Building Knowledge Canada, is presenting a practical workshop on Integrated Design Process (IDP) for builders and housing-sector professionals on Ontario SB-12, future code readiness, and cost-effective design strategies.
What you will get out of it:
- A plain-language read on where Ontario code is going
- Practical compliance strategies for real Ontario homes
- A builder-focused look at cost trade-offs
- A chance to pressure-test options with peers
- Early exposure to LEEP tools
- A simulated Integrated Design Process
- Clear takeaways you can use on your next project
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Sustainable & Healthy Housing: Upgrading & Adapting Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 1:30-3:00pm
How to maximize the longevity of MURB assets through improvements in energy performance, structural adaptability, and resident-centred design.
Join us to hear about innovative work that’s investigating real, local, Multi Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) and some strategies to reduce cost, increase comfort, and extend asset lifespan for both market and non-market rentals.
Then hear about a unique, panelized MURB retrofit that is currently underway, that’s taking place with all residents remaining in their homes with minimal disruption.
Don’t miss out on this exciting webinar!
The Frameworks resource library is the best place to find high-quality, vetted, free sustainable building resources. Whether you’re an expert, or amateur, a consultant, or a contractor, there’s something for you on the Frameworks website.
Exploring Circular Strategies to Extend the Life of Existing Buildings:
A Study that aims to inform developers about whole-life carbon related to extending building life.
Regulating Energy and Emissions in Existing Buildings a Primer for Canadian Municipalities:
A guide tailored to municipalities and policy-makers, designed to prime them for the future of existing building decarbonization.
Lessons From the Net Zero Challenge:
A report on the success of the Boma Net Zero Challenge.
Frameworks curates events from industry partners that bring value to our community. Below are a few upcoming learning opportunities to attend and share with your network:
We encourage you to check our calendar often for event opportunities that may be of interest to you. And if your organization has an upcoming event that would bring value to the Frameworks community, please let us know—we’d be happy to help share it.
Date: October 8, 2026
Location: Huntsville, ON
This event brings together leaders from the design and construction fields (and beyond) to share ideas, network and learn about great products that get the job done to produce high performance buildings.
Register now to secure a spot!
Date: October 14, 2026
Location: Woodbridge, ON
Join industry leaders, researchers, and innovators for a full day of knowledge-sharing and inspiration, as we explore the technologies, strategies, and designs shaping a more sustainable built environment.
Date: September 22-24, 2026
Location: Vancouver, BC
Join founders, investors, corporate innovators, government representatives, and ecosystem leaders as we unveil the 2026 Foresight 50 and celebrate the companies driving Canada's next wave of cleantech growth.
Register now to secure a spot!
Date: December 2-4, 2026
Location: Toronto, ON
The Buildings Show is the event your industry peers and leadings experts attend to discover, learn, and discuss what’s next for the residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial building sectors accross North America.
A hand-picked selection of relevant articles covering the latest developments in the building and construction industry; including market trends, policy updates, major projects, sustainability innovations, and emerging technologies.
Title: Canadian Investment Summit: 167 Prospectus Projects
Published: September 16, 2026
The Federal government recently hosted the Canadian Investment Summit, the first of its kind, designed to entice potential investment into large-scale Canadian infrastructure projects. This article provides a comprehensive prospectus.
Title: When served with taiff lemons, let’s make housing lemonade
Published: September 24, 2026
This article prompts us to take a different perspective on the tariff dispute. The author argues that certain goods like lumber that are now effected may be sourced domestically instead, providing new opportunities.
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We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question, an idea, look for connections, or want to explore how we can work together to shape a more Efficient, Smarter, and Healthier built environment.