Build Canada Homes (BCH) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to engage Canadian firms that specialize in modern methods of construction (MMC) to leverage that specialty to accelerate the delivery of affordable housing. Responses to the RFI are due by March 5, 2026. The RFI seeks input from companies in modular, panelized, and prefabricated building systems to create a better understanding of industry capabilities, business models, and delivery approaches.
Companies who respond to the RFI have the opportunity to register to be part of a public directory of MMC providers which intends on raising awareness of the sector’s capacity and expertise, generating information which BCH can use to inform upcoming prequalification processes and identify high-potential MMC firms for future housing projects.
From volumetric modular builders to panelized system manufacturers and design-build firms, the goal is to encourage a broad range of companies to participate. While participation does not guarantee future work, it will offer companies the chance to take the lead in shaping procurement strategies and drive interest in BCH-led developments.
“Modern methods of construction can transform how we build homes—making delivery faster, more cost-effective, and more consistent,” said Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson. “This RFI is an opportunity for Canadian firms to help shape the future of housing in Canada,” by creating a scalable approach to addressing Canada’s persistent housing shortage.
“Canada needs innovative solutions to meet the urgent demand for affordable housing,” said BCH Chief Executive Officer Ana Bailão. “Modern methods of construction offer a faster, smarter way to build, and this RFI is about partnering with industry to unlock that potential at scale.”
About BCH: Build Canada Homes (BCH) is a federal agency that was launched on September 14, 2025, to scale up affordable housing supply. The mandate seeks to leverage public land and flexible financial tools and to serve as a catalyst for modern construction approaches. Together with non-profits, Indigenous organizations, private developers, and all orders of government, the goal is to collectively accelerate housing delivery. This includes the prioritization of Canadian materials and factory-built housing and other MMC approaches, helping create predictable demand, strengthen domestic supply chains, and support job creation in the housing sector.
