We’ll learn about Jackie and her career in sustainability from the early days of being one of the first directors of the Canada Green Building Council to the present day as a Modular Consultant for NRB Modular. She clarifies the distinctions between modular construction and pre-fab build, their practical use cases, and some surprising benefits that she later learned.

She also shares how NRB has been responding to the growing demand for affordable housing and how they’re expanding their capabilities by combining Passive House with modular construction through the King Williams project in Hamilton. And how they’re qualifying for more funding by meeting the energy requirements of municipalities through the CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative.

Additionally, you'll hear about their Passive House training and the significance of involving all the different roles from design to construction to ensure a seamless process.

Finally, we'll delve into the issue of energy costs, how depending on who pays for it determines the build and who ultimately bears the responsibility for the costs.