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CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION

Training as a Key Element in Reconstruction

Sustainable Disaster Relief Housing Conference, Ottawa, October 2011


Role of CMHC InternationalHousing export

Support to small/medium companies to help them increase and diversify their exportsBuilding partnerships between Canadian and foreign companies

International relationsRepresents Canada internationally on housing mattersGovernment to government collaboration


Canadian CapacityMotivationPrefab systems & kitsAdaptationPerformanceContainerizationTraining

Reconstruction NeedsTurnkey solutionsLocal job creation &

business developmentAffordabilityRespect local traditions

Gap between supply and demand


Canadian CapacityMotivationPrefab systems & kitsAdaptationPerformanceContainerizationTraining



GapShippingProject managementErectionQuality assuranceLand & infrastructureApprovalsFinancingAcceptance of

imported systems



Canadian CapacityMotivationPrefab systems & kitsAdaptationPerformanceContainerization

Training



GapShippingProject managementErectionQuality assuranceLand & infrastructureApprovalsFinancingAcceptance of

imported systems



Training is particularly essential for wood-frame construction

Lack of familiarity with wood-frameLack of skilled carpenters, construction supervisors, inspectorsConcerns over long-term durability re fire, moisture, hurricanes, earthquakes, termitesLow budgets

+ desirability for local job creation= preference for site-built rather

than prefab


Basic principles Adaptation of training materials for local climate, hazards, skill level, education level, languagePractical emphasis, hands-on experienceDemonstration houses for ongoing referenceTrain the trainersFollow-up on-site technical support, quality assurance and inspections


Construction training For trades:

Erection of specific systems being importedCarpentry & w-f construction

But also for builders:Integration of w-f with other systemsSequencing of trades, organization of labour forceMaterial and site managementSupervision and project managementLocal regulatory compliance


Construction training (cont’d)

Incorporate basic building science to ensure long-term durability:

EarthquakesHurricanesFireMoistureTermites

“Build back better”


Broader influence of trainingBuilding officials:

How to inspect wood-frameAssistance with code development

Local business development:Sustainable forestrySupply chain management

Occupants:Operation & maintenanceFuture expansion

“Create a Canadian legacy”


Pre-project presentationsAwareness-raising for decision-makers, local governments, aid agenciesCanadian capacity, expertise and experienceViability of Canadian system: advantages, durability, costs, availability of technical support & trainingHybrid possibilities: wood-frame + traditional materials


Canadian housing sector has a long history of training

Community colleges: carpentry, building technologyGovernment agencies (CMHC, NRCan, NRC) and industry associations: building scienceAboriginal capacity building: trades & project management


And a successful track record in overseas training

Canada WoodSystematic introduction of wood-frame to ChinaSichuan earthquake reconstruction

Community colleges active in Haiti, Russia, Japan, etc.


And a successful track record in overseas training (cont’d)

Canadian suppliersMaisons Laprise, HaitiBritco, IndonesiaViceroy, Japan


CMHC’s International Training TeamCreated in 1999 as a pool of private sector experts to assist CMHCTechnical presentations, on-site training, design charrettesDelivered over 240 sessions, reaching over 10,000 participants


CMHC’s International Training TeamProviding support for large-scale wood-frame projects in China and RussiaAdaptation of “Canadian Wood Frame House Construction” to other climates & languages


Incorporating training into future reconstruction proposals

1. Team Canada approach2. Needs assessment3. Influencing decision-makers4. Influencing spec writing5. Adaptation of training materials6. Train the trainers, trades,

supervisors, inspectors7. Ongoing on-site technical support,

quality assurance & occupant education


Question for discussion • How can we effectively draw on Canada’s extensive

experience in training to assist the Canadian housing sector to become a major supplier of post-disaster housing?


Terry RobinsonDirector, Housing Export

CMHC International

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+1 613 748 2333

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