ABOUT BC HOUSING BC Housing develops and administers a wide range of initiatives supporting different housing options across British Columbia. In partnership with the private and non-profit sectors, provincial health authorities and ministries, other levels of government and community groups, BC Housing increases affordable housing solutions for British Columbians. Under the Homeowner Protection Act , BC Housing is mandated to help improve consumer protection for buyers of new homes and the quality of residential construction in the province. BC Housing fulfils this mandate by monitoring and enforcing the mandatory third-party home warranty insurance on all new homes constructed in B.C., licensing residential builders and maintaining a register of new homes and performing research and education functions to advance and promote better building and retrofit practices to benefit B.C.’s residential construction industry and consumers. BC Housing’s Research Centre works in collaboration with housing sector partners to foster excellence in residential construction and find innovative solutions for affordable housing in British Columbia. Sharing leading-edge research, advances in building science, and new technologies encourages best practice. The Research Centre identifies and bridges research gaps to address homelessness, housing affordability, social housing challenges and the needs of distinct populations. Mobilizing knowledge and research expertise helps improve the quality of housing and leads to innovation and adoption of new construction techniques, Building Code changes, and enhanced education and training programs.
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CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This report was prepared by The Sentis Group in collaboration with BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services and the BC Housing Research Centre.
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