We will learn about Jackie and her career in sustainability, from her early days as one of the first directors of the Canada Green Building Council to her present role as a Modular Consultant for NRB Modular. She will clarify the distinctions between modular construction and pre-fab build, their practical use cases, and some surprising benefits that she has learned along the way.

She will also share how NRB is responding to the growing demand for affordable housing and how they are expanding their capabilities by combining Passive House with modular construction through the King Williams project in Hamilton. She will also explain how they are qualifying for more funding by meeting the energy requirements of municipalities through the CMHC Co-Investment Fund.

Additionally, you will hear about their Passive House training and the significance of involving all the different roles, from design to construction, to ensure a seamless process.

Finally, we will delve into the issue of energy costs, how the build is determined depending on who pays for it, and who ultimately bears the responsibility for the costs.