Partnerships

Precision-Built, Climate Resilient Housing Ready for Every Municipality

Accelerate housing delivery with CABN Core Technology, delivering Net-Zero Ready homes up to 50% faster than traditional construction.

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Partnerships

Precision-Built, Climate Resilient Housing Ready for Every Municipality

Accelerate housing delivery with CABN Core Technology, delivering Net-Zero Ready homes up to 50% faster than traditional construction.

Explore Partnership Models
Municipal Solutions
50%

Faster Delivery

Reduce timelines from 18+ months to 5–8 months with CABN Core Technology pre-fabrication.
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Predictable Costs

Fixed pricing and streamlined procurement reduce budget uncertainty and cost overruns.
NZ

Net-Zero Ready

All designs meet Net-Zero requirements, supporting municipal climate action plans.
Federal Program

Forgivable Loans

Under the Affordable Housing Fund (now integrated with BCH), up to one-third of project costs can be provided as forgivable loans if specific affordability and net-zero targets are met.

Case Study

Award-Winning Augusta Township Development

Carbon negative and BCH Ready community delivering climate-resilient housing, renewable energy infrastructure and utilities.

WAFX

Award Winner — Ethics and Values Category

The CABN Vision Plan in Augusta Township was recognized for addressing major global issues through design excellence — including ethics, climate change, and technology.

Integrated Energy Infrastructure

Augusta Township partnered with CABN to deliver housing with its own energy infrastructure, demonstrating rapid deployment and municipal collaboration at scale.

Up to 50% Reduced Timeline

Off-site CABN Core Technology pre-fabrication enabled rapid on-site assembly, demonstrating up to 50% time savings vs. traditional construction.

Net-Zero Ready Performance

All units meet Net-Zero Ready standards with 50% energy consumption reduction and FSC-Certified CLT construction ensuring 85+ year lifespan.

What happens next: Our team will review your information and contact you within 2 business days to discuss available funding opportunities, including forgivable loans for up to one-third of project costs.

Partnership Benefits

Housing Strategy Support

  • Meet provincial housing targets with rapid deployment
  • 21 BCH Ready designs across ADUs, townhomes, and multi-unit buildings
  • Flexible site adaptation for municipal-owned lands
  • Missing middle housing that respects neighbourhood character

Climate & Sustainability

  • Net-Zero Ready and Carbon Negative certification available
  • 50% energy consumption reduction vs. traditional construction
  • FSC-Certified Cross-Laminated Timber from Canadian forests
  • Support municipal climate action and green building targets

Economic Development

  • Canadian Strong Supply Chain supports local economies
  • Create local construction and manufacturing jobs
  • Attract developers and investors with proven delivery model
  • 85+ year lifespan reduces long-term maintenance costs

Implementation Support

  • Streamlined permitting and pre-approved building plans
  • Technical assistance for zoning and regulatory adaptation
  • Community engagement and public consultation resources
  • Partnership models for municipal-owned development projects

Partnership Benefits

01

Direct Development

Municipalities directly develop BCH Ready housing on municipal-owned lands for affordable housing programs.

  • Full control over housing outcomes
  • Long-term community ownership
  • Rental or social housing programs
02

Public–Private Partnership

Joint ventures between municipalities and developers to accelerate housing delivery with shared risk.

  • Shared investment and expertise
  • Balanced affordability goals
  • Accelerated project timelines
03

Facilitated Private Development

Municipalities enable private developers through streamlined approvals and BCH Ready design standards.

  • Pre-approved building designs
  • Fast-tracked permitting process
  • Market-driven housing growth
TOOLS

PARTNERSHIP & PLANNING

ESTIMATE YOUR BUILD
SELECT DESIGN
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AB Fourplex 01
ID: AB-4PLEX-01
ON Duplex Model
ON Sixplex
ID: ON-6PLEX-01
ON Family Home
Atlantic ADU 01
ID: ATL-ADU-01
ON Multi Unit
ON Stacked Townhome
ID: ON-TOWN-01
ON Compact Home
AB ADU 02
ID: AB-ADU-02
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S.T.E.P. Program

Building Homes, Building Futures

A workforce development initiative training local youth (ages 15–30) to build transitional and net-zero housing.

Partnership Program
CABN Foundation × EEC Brockville
Challenge

The Triple Threat

Municipalities face a "Triple Threat": lack of housing, lack of skilled labour, and rising homelessness. Traditional construction timelines can't keep pace with demand.

Response

The STEP Solution

A workforce development initiative that trains local youth to build transitional and net-zero housing, creating a sustainable pipeline of skilled trades workers.

Program Journey

PHASE 01
3 WEEKS

TRAINING

EEC Certification
  • WHMIS
  • Working at Heights
  • Soft Skills
  • Safety Training
PHASE 02
4 WEEKS

Hands-On

On-the-job training at CABN
  • Solar Panel Installation
  • Electrical Basics
  • Mass Timber Assembly
  • Quality Control
PHASE 03
10 WEEKS

Placement

Industry placement in construction trades
  • Career Development
  • Professional Networking
  • Trade Certification Path
  • Ongoing Support
PHASE 04
ONGOING

Community Impact

Donation of transitional unit to communities in need
  • Housing Security
  • Community Support
  • -Social Impact
  • Sustainable Growth

Key Skills Taught

Robotic Manufacturing & Tool Use
Solar Panel Installation
Mass Timber Assembly (Sustainable Construction)
Green Energy Solutions & Electrical Basics

Impact Calculator

60
Housing Units Built
0
Local Youth Trained
$0
Local Economic Impact
0
Transitional Homes Funded
8.0
Years of Impact
0
Youth Placements
0
People Supported Out of Homelessness
60
Housing Units Built
12
Local Youth Trained
$2,400,000
Local Economic Impact
4
Transitional Homes Funded
8.0
Years of Impact
12
Youth Placements
32
People Supported Out of Homelessness
Get Involved

Transform Lives Through Construction

The STEP Program addresses the skilled labour shortage while providing career pathways for youth facing barriers to employment. Every graduate contributes to Canada's housing solution.

Apply for S.T.E.P.
Become a Placement Partner

Why Municipalities Choose STEP

"Who is going to build this if we have no contractors?"
— Our STEP graduates provide a ready, skilled workforce.
"How does this help our local social goals?"
— Youth employment + reduced homelessness + local economic development.
Ready to Partner?

Transform Housing in Your Community

Partner with CABN to deliver BCH Ready homes that meet your affordability, sustainability, and timeline goals.
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