Build Canada Homes has launched a request for information (RFI) to collect insight from Canadian companies specializing in modular, panelized and prefabricated housing systems.

The organization says the RFI is a critical step toward accelerating the delivery of affordable housing across Canada.

The RFI aims to gather insights from industry leaders on capabilities, business models, and delivery approaches. Interested respondents are also invited to register as part of a forthcoming public directory of companies to help raise awareness regarding the capabilities of the sector.

Responses to the RFI will inform the design of Build Canada Homes’ upcoming prequalification process and help identify companies for future projects and partnerships to deliver housing at scale.

"Canada needs innovative solutions to meet the urgent demand for affordable housing,” said Ana Bailão, Chief Executive Officer, Build Canada Homes. “Modern methods of construction offer a faster, smarter way to build, and this RFI is about partnering with industry to unlock that potential at scale."

Although participation in the RFI does not guarantee future work, it provides firms with an opportunity to influence procurement strategies and signal interest in upcoming developments.

A wide-range of firms are encouraged to respond, including volumetric modular builders, panelized system manufacturers, and design-build firms.

Developments supported by Build Canada Homes will prioritize the use of Canadian materials and modern methods of construction such as factory-built housing, generating long-term, predictable demand and providing certainty to manufacturers to scale up production, strengthen supply chains, and create jobs in the housing sector.

The submission deadline is March 5, 2026.