Prefab Buildings Initiative
Building Canada’s Future Together – Innovative, Collaborative, Prefabricated
About the Prefab Buildings Initiative
The Prefab Buildings Initiative (PBI) is a groundbreaking national strategy designed to revolutionize how we construct buildings in Canada. In response to challenges in the construction sector, PBI brings together industry leaders, government partners, and cutting-edge manufacturers to create high-performance, prefabricated building systems that are faster to construct, cost-effective, and sustainable. By leveraging precision manufacturing and modular components—ranging from mass timber structures to mechanical systems—PBI aims to deliver up to 90% of building elements from factory to site, dramatically improving speed and quality. From urban infill to large-scale project developments, PBI is setting a new standard for modern, scalable, and sustainable projects in Canada.
Federal Funding
The successful launch of the Prefab Buildings Initiative would not have been possible without the invaluable support of the National Research Council and Natural Resources Canada’s GCWood program. Through their guidance and resources, the initiative has built strong industry networks, advanced market awareness, and accelerated the adoption of innovative prefabricated building solutions. Their leadership has helped position PBI as a national model for collaborative, sustainable, and scalable construction in Canada.
Industry Partners
The success of the Prefab Buildings Initiative is driven by our dedicated industry partners, whose expertise and innovation from across Canada’s construction, design, and manufacturing sectors have shaped a new model for efficient, sustainable, and scalable building. Together, we’re redefining the future of construction.
Industry Engagement for Market Awareness
The PBI's leadership team works closely with our partners to build awareness of prefabricated systems and deliver projects through an integrated, collaborative design/build process. By managing design, construction, and supplier coordination, we ensure each project is executed seamlessly and showcased as a model for success—helping drive broader market adoption of prefabricated building solutions across Canada.
