# Event Details - **Event Name**: Reducing Construction Cost & Improving Home Performance - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Achieving Ontario SB12 Home Efficiency and Future Energy Codes Through IDPAbout this EventReducing Construction Cost & Improving Home Performance: Achieving Ontario SB12 Home Efficiency and Future Energy Codes Through IDPIn person workshop at evolv1 in WaterlooWhen: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 9:00am-2:00pmCost: $25 (lunch is included)To receive a discounted rate for this and future events, please consider becoming a Frameworks Member!Sustainable Waterloo Region, in partnership with Natural Resources Canada and Building Knowledge Canada, is presenting a practical workshop for builders and housing-sector professionals on Ontario SB-12, future code readiness, and cost-effective design strategies.Builders are being asked to meet today’s Ontario requirements while preparing for the next round of code changes. This session is designed to help you get ahead of that curve without overbuilding, overcomplicating, or guessing. Attendees will participate in a simulated Integrated Design Process (IDP).What you will get out of it:A plain-language read on where Ontario code is goingHow SB-12 fits with the National Building Code and what harmonization could mean for future housing requirements.Practical compliance strategies for real Ontario homesWhat design changes actually move the needle, and which ones may not be worth the cost.A builder-focused look at cost trade-offsCompare upgrade packages, construction impacts, and cost-effective pathways before they show up on your permits.A chance to pressure-test options with peersWork through a local archetype home in a practical design charrette format.Early exposure to LEEP toolsSee how the Code Compliance Navigator and Cost Navigator tools can help compare options, understand code pathways, and support better design decisions.Clear takeaways you can use on your next projectLeave with a better sense of what to build now, what to watch for next, and how to avoid being caught off guard by future code changes.Register Now to Secure Your Spot - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterloo/reducing-construction-cost-and-improving-home-performance/100001996994997796 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: evolv1 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Waterloo - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: evolv1 - **lat**: 43.4809462 - **long**: -80.5467022 - **full address**: evolv1, 420 Wes Graham Way, Waterloo, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Reducing Construction Cost & Improving Home Performance - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8f7d324ccc8ae2335a34681febf043a47425245610ba4f06077efc4419b497ef-rimg-w1200-h675-dc588898-gmir.jpg?v=1788297655 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Reducing Construction Cost & Improving Home Performance being held? - **A:** Reducing Construction Cost & Improving Home Performance takes place on Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at evolv1, 420 Wes Graham Way, Waterloo, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Reducing Construction Cost & Improving Home Performance? - **A:** Reducing Construction Cost & Improving Home Performance is organized by Frameworks. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Reducing Construction Cost & Improving Home Performance is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waterloo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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