The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Announces Building Housing Faster and Affordably Workshop

Brockville – The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has announced a workshop to showcase non-traditional construction methods being used in the Brockville-area, that can build new housing faster and more affordably. The morning session will include presentations that promote modern building methods, including the engineering process, digitality building using robotics, panelized walls, and other innovative builds. In the afternoon there will be project and plant tours in the Brockville area, highlighting local projects and building methods from the morning session.

Speakers will include Sebastian Scott, Chief Building Official, City of Brockville; Andrew Melchers, IN Engineering; Marc Beintema, Nautical Landings Group – Wellings Modular; Dylan Sliter, P3 Panels; Chris Pursel, NOW Housing; Chris Morrison, Manager of Community Housing, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville; Jackson Wyatt and Alex Kelly, CABN; and John Armitage, Brookland Fine Homes.

The upcoming Affordable Housing Workshop is taking place on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Brockville Memorial Civic Center from 8:30 am to noon, and there is no cost to attend. As space is limited, registration in advance is required, and registering early is encouraged.

This workshop is appropriate for non-profit organizations, market developers, municipal staff and officials, and others who are interested in learning about innovative building methods for affordable housing.

For further information, visit the Counties website, at www.leedsgrenville.com/en/services/affordable-housing-events.aspx, or contact the Counties Affordable Housing Coordinator, Caroline Rigutto, at 613-342-3840 ext. 2327 or Caroline.Rigutto@uclg.on.ca

This workshop is a part of the Counties Affordable Housing Workshop series, which strives to initiate and promote more affordable housing development in Leeds and Grenville.