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Technical Guide on Northern Housing - Update

Webinar Description

FNNBOA in partnership with the National Research Centre have developed a guide on construction of homes in Canada’s North. The focus will be on the Norther Ontario and Nanatsiavut Region. This webinar will give an overview of these guides.

What students will learn

  • Overview of building in remote and northern regions of Canada

  • Types of building materials to be used

  • How to select for example proper doors and windows

  • Suggested housing plans and designs

Who should take the seminar?

  • Chief and Council

  • Person responsible to provide estimates under CMHC RAPP

  • Housing Managers

  • Housing Officers

  • Housing Inspectors

  • Housing Corporations

  • Contractors and Project Supervisors working for the communities

  • Persons responsible for renovations.

Instructional hours                                     

  • Course notes/readings materials should be reviewed prior to webinar.

  • You will be required to save files, attach files to emails, participate in online discussion and, depending on your course create spreadsheets and be able to read construction drawings.

Instructor

  • Claude Lawrenson, Retired college professor of Architecture, FNNBOA Building Consultant & Educator

Required tools, equipment and learning resources

  • Computer based communication capability – Webex (instructions will be provided on how to access Webex)

  • Smart phone, if you chose to use it for the courses.

Schedule of the Webinars

  • September 29, 2022 at 1 pm EST

Registration

  • Registration form

  • The last day to register one week prior to the date at 5 pm EST.

  • Once registered, information will be sent on how to log into Webex.

  • Course information may be sent be sent in advance.

Prerequisite

  • See the webinar on the overview of the Technical Guide on Northern Housing