2021 OHBA Virtual Conference Program
Program Subject to Change
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Welcome Remarks
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Digital Sales Technology
Linda will deliver an insightful session from the Ryan Design International team on digital sales for builders before Covid, now and trends seen by Ryan Design International moving forward.
National Building Code Changes
Join us in a panel discussion surrounding the proposed National Building Code’s tiered energy targets! Moderated by Andrew Pride, Sustainability Consultant and chair of the Standing Committee on Energy Efficiency, their conversations will explore aspects of the proposed tiered energy system and provide expert insight from panelists on how that may affect Ontario builders. Andrew will be joined by Michael Lio from buildABILITY who is an industry educator on building code, Doug Tarry who is an industry leader in high-performance construction, and Andy Oding from Building Knowledge Canada who is an expert on the modelled performance of Part 9 buildings.
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
AM Health Break
Enjoy a moment of self-care with a 10 minute strecthing class, designed to get you up and moving in your home or office.
11:20 AM – 12:05 PM
1Valet – Smart Home Technology
Rogers Smart Community powered by 1VALET is a software-based platform that integrates IoT smart technologies to create a unified multi-residential experience between residents, property managers, and their staff. Acting as the operating centre of the building, 1VALET combines a smartphone-centric resident experience with otherwise independent building components into one comprehensive building management & automation platform. With this, 1VALET is able to streamline building operations, enhance resident experience, and create safer, smarter communities.
Successfully Navigating Profitable Developments
This presentation focuses on providing an overview of the many parts of condo development during today’s turbulent and complex market and how to yield more profitable projects with less potential pitfalls. The presenters, Shem Myszkowski and Wayne Harrison are principles of KNYMH Inc. (Architecture and Solutions). The firm’s experience is predominantly in the Golden Horseshoe with focus on working with both experienced clients looking to increase their potential and new clients looking to ‘get into the game’ – what does it take and what to look out for. Topics covered will touch on pre-concept, trends in design approach (impact of COVID), marketing, consultants, and risk management.
12:05 PM – 12:50 PM
Lunch Break Entertainment
The last few years have been challenging, and we all miss the ability to travel and connect over a meal. Wouldn’t it be nice to escape for a brief moment in Italy? Well my friends, for the first time ever, OHBA will be bringing a taste of Italy and the Opera right to you!
On October 25, you will be transported to Italy while serenaded by word-renowned soprano Opera Star, Mira Solovianeko. Mira will perform the most beloved operas while you share in a meal. Her voice will immerse you in the beauty and culture of Italy.
Our lunch sponsor Enbridge is providing the first 300 conference registrants with an UberEats voucher** valued at up to $30.00. Grab a comfortable seat, order your favourite local Italian lunch and pour yourself a glass of vino. You do not want to miss out on this one of a kind experience.
Snap a picture of your lunch and share on social media using the conference hashtag #OHBA2021Conf – the most creative post will receive a surprise gift valued at $100.00
** Voucher is only valid on October 25 from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Restricted to areas Uber serves. Must have an UberEats account to accept and the voucher.
12:50 PM – 1:35 PM
Design and Sales Trends for Profitable Décor Centres
During this session our panel of experts will educate on decor centre best practices and how to maximize your profitability.
- Topic: Running the best Decor Centre that you possibly can
- Topic: How to maximize your sales
- Topic: Managing homeowner expectations
- 10 minutes spent talking about trends in the major categories (kitchens & bathrooms)
- How COVID is going to affect how people spend their $$$
- Improve decor sales – whether end user or investor driven
- Less is often more – what to sell and what to stay away from
- Standardizing documentation to minimize errors
- Customizations – should you do it or not (pros & cons)
Drawing in Ontario’s Job Ready Workforce
The construction industry, among Ontario’s largest employers of skilled trades, is facing a looming labour shortage. A generational shift is underway as large numbers of skilled trades are retiring and not enough new people are entering the industry. Industry demand for new works is not being met, and that affects your business, your industry and Ontario’s ability to compete, grow and prosper.
The Ontario Homebuilders’ Association (OHBA) is piloting a new program to provide ‘job ready’ candidates to help support home builders. Managed by EnerQuality, with funding support from the Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development, the OHBA program recruits, pre-screens and qualifies prospective workers and provide safety training and ongoing support to new entrants to our industry.
Join EnerQuality President & CEO, Monica Curtis, to learn more about this program and its benefits to individual participants and our industry.
1:35 PM – 1:55 PM
PM Health Break
1:55 PM – 2:40 PM
Homebeliever 2.0: Hosted by economist Mike Moffatt
Homebeliever 2.0 is a deep dive in to the population, demographic trends that continue to impact Ontario’s housing market. A data-focused explanation on how today’s population growth has created a “musical chairs” scenario where young families “drive to qualify” for family-friendly housing, and looking into the future to try to answer the question – How many homes do we need to build in the next 10 years to make Ontario an affordable place to live?
2:40 PM – 2:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Ready to Register?
| TIME | MAIN STAGE |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Welcome Remarks |
| 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM | AM Health Break Enjoy a moment of self-care with a 10 minute strecthing class, designed to get you up and moving in your home or office. |
| 12:05 PM – 12:50 PM | Lunch Break Entertainment |
| 1:35 PM – 1:55 PM | PM Health Break |
| 2:40 PM – 2:45 PM | Closing Remarks |
| TIME | Sales & Marketing |
|---|---|
| 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Digital Sales Technology
Linda will deliver an insightful session from the Ryan Design International team on digital sales for builders before Covid, now and trends seen by Ryan Design International moving forward. |
| 11:20 AM – 12:05 PM | One Valet – Smart Home Technology
Rogers Smart Community powered by 1VALET is a software-based platform that integrates IoT smart technologies to create a unified multi-residential experience between residents, property managers, and their staff. Acting as the operating centre of the building, 1VALET combines a smartphone-centric resident experience with otherwise independent building components into one comprehensive building management & automation platform. With this, 1VALET is able to streamline building operations, enhance resident experience, and create safer, smarter communities. |
| 12:50 PM – 1:35 PM | Design and Sales Trends for Profitable Décor Centres
During this session our panel of experts will educate on decor centre best practices and how to maximize your profitability. |
| 1:55 PM – 2:40 PM | Homebeliever 2.0: Hosted by economist Mike Moffatt
Homebeliever 2.0 is a deep dive in to the population, demographic trends that continue to impact Ontario’s housing market. A data-focused explanation on how today’s population growth has created a “musical chairs” scenario where young families “drive to qualify” for family-friendly housing, and looking into the future to try to answer the question – How many homes do we need to build in the next 10 years to make Ontario an affordable place to live? |
| TIME | Builder / Developer |
|---|---|
| 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | National Building Code Changes
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| 11:20 AM – 12:05 PM | Successfully Navigating Profitable Developments
This presentation focuses on providing an overview of the many parts of condo development during today’s turbulent and complex market and how to yield more profitable projects with less potential pitfalls. The presenters, Shem Myszkowski and Wayne Harrison are principles of KNYMH Inc. (Architecture and Solutions). The firm’s experience is predominantly in the Golden Horseshoe with focus on working with both experienced clients looking to increase their potential and new clients looking to ‘get into the game’ – what does it take and what to look out for. Topics covered will touch on pre-concept, trends in design approach (impact of COVID), marketing, consultants, and risk management. |
| 12:50 PM – 1:35 PM | Skills Fund Development
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| 1:55 PM – 2:40 PM | Homebeliever 2.0: Hosted by economist Mike Moffatt
Homebeliever 2.0 is a deep dive in to the population, demographic trends that continue to impact Ontario’s housing market. A data-focused explanation on how today’s population growth has created a “musical chairs” scenario where young families “drive to qualify” for family-friendly housing, and looking into the future to try to answer the question – How many homes do we need to build in the next 10 years to make Ontario an affordable place to live? |
| START | END | MAIN STAGE | STREAM A – Sales & Marketing | STREAM B – Builder / Developer |
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| 10:00 AM | 10:15 AM | Welcome Remarks | ||
| 10:15 AM | 11:00 AM | Digital Sales Technology
Linda will deliver an insightful session from the Ryan Design International team on digital sales for builders before Covid, now and trends seen by Ryan Design International moving forward. |
National Building Code Changes
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| 11:00 AM | 11:20 AM | AM Health Break Enjoy a moment of self-care with a 10 minute strecthing class, designed to get you up and moving in your home or office. |
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| 11:20 AM | 12:05 PM | One Valet – Smart Home Technology
Rogers Smart Community powered by 1VALET is a software-based platform that integrates IoT smart technologies to create a unified multi-residential experience between residents, property managers, and their staff. Acting as the operating centre of the building, 1VALET combines a smartphone-centric resident experience with otherwise independent building components into one comprehensive building management & automation platform. With this, 1VALET is able to streamline building operations, enhance resident experience, and create safer, smarter communities. |
Successfully Navigating Profitable Developments
This presentation focuses on providing an overview of the many parts of condo development during today’s turbulent and complex market and how to yield more profitable projects with less potential pitfalls. The presenters, Shem Myszkowski and Wayne Harrison are principles of KNYMH Inc. (Architecture and Solutions). The firm’s experience is predominantly in the Golden Horseshoe with focus on working with both experienced clients looking to increase their potential and new clients looking to ‘get into the game’ – what does it take and what to look out for. Topics covered will touch on pre-concept, trends in design approach (impact of COVID), marketing, consultants, and risk management. |
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| 12:05 PM | 12:50 PM | Lunch Break Entertainment | ||
| 12:50 PM | 1:35 PM | Design and Sales Trends for Profitable Décor Centres
During this session our panel of experts will educate on decor centre best practices and how to maximize your profitability. |
Skills Fund Development
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| 1:35 PM | 1:55 PM | PM Health Break
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| 1:55 PM | 2:40 PM | Homebeliever 2.0: Hosted by economist Mike Moffatt
Homebeliever 2.0 is a deep dive in to the population, demographic trends that continue to impact Ontario’s housing market. A data-focused explanation on how today’s population growth has created a “musical chairs” scenario where young families “drive to qualify” for family-friendly housing, and looking into the future to try to answer the question – How many homes do we need to build in the next 10 years to make Ontario an affordable place to live? |
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| 2:40 PM | 2:45 PM | Closing Remarks | ||
