Construction

The Ontario Building Code provides the rules & regulations for building and renovations within the province. (Ontario’s Building Code) How might we make it easier for consumers to know if the trades people they hire for renovations work to code?

Technology and Innovation have resulted in many synthetic construction materials. How might we help the consumer to determine which is the better product, synthetic or natural Construction Materials?

The Tiny Home Movement has become quite popular. There are many conversations around the pros and cons of Tiny Homes. How might we help to filter the information to determine how a Tiny Home may impact one’s lifestyle or community?

An Energy Efficient Home reduces the demand for non-renewable energy resources, wasted energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions. How might we encourage more people to make their home more energy efficient?

Work-life Balance is very personal and will vary based on one’s priorities. What suggestions would you make to support individuals in this sector to maintain a Work-life balance?

Coding has many definitions beyond computer language. How might coding be utilized within the Construction Industry?

Entrepreneurs are considered “agents of change”. They have the ability to “change the way we live and work. Their innovations may improve standards of living, create jobs and contribute to a growing economy”. (Investopedia) How might you be an “agent of change” in this sector?

The recent pandemic has drastically impacted those living in shared spaces, such as nursing homes, correctional facilities and high rise buildings due to risk of spread. How might the Construction industry adjust to reduce the risks for their patrons?

Robotics systems are being integrated into numerous industries. (Robots break new ground in construction industry, 2018) How might we continue to incorporate robots into this sector while maintaining safety and employment opportunities?

Virtual reality is a method to clearly communicate ideas and concepts to clients. (Inside Innovation: Virtual Reality can transform construction worker training).

How might the use of VR Technology be used to improve the design of buildings and communities?

In the Construction Sector Workplace Fatalities are often a result of falls. Although the Government has made it mandatory to complete Working at Heights Training, these accidents are still occurring. How might we change/improve the efforts to prevent these fatal injuries?

There are many factors in our homes that may cause health problems. (Healthy Housing Reference Manual) How might we make our communities more aware of these health risks and promote change?

In 2011, Leadership skills for the year 2020 were predicted as being an agile learner, digitally proficient, adaptable, communicator and have a global mindset. How might we help ensure these skills are being developed?

Change within a community often comes with mixed emotions. Some in the community will support it, others will not. (Community Change Process & the CHANGE Tool) What key change would you make within your community and how might we support the promotion of this change?

Customer Service is a skill that all Industries feel is important for their employees to acquire. How might we help encourage youth to develop customer service skills?

Equity is described as “freedom from bias or favoritism”. (Merriam-Webster). What inequities do you see in the Construction sector and how might we help to ensure equity in this sector?

What is the impact this sector has on the Environment? How can we minimize the impact this sector has on the environment?

Sustainability is about meeting the current needs of the Construction Industry without compromising the needs of the future of this sector.

How can we help to ensure the sustainability of the Construction Industry?

The United Nations has categorized the many challenges we face globally and has developed 17 interconnected Goals. Which Global Sustainable Development goal might this sector be able to best support and how might we help them to support this goal?

Non-profit organizations make money to further a social or political cause, or to provide a free service that people need. (Cambridge Dictionary).

What companies support needs for free within the Construction Industry and how might we encourage more Non-profit opportunities within the Construction sector?