by Richard Schutte Do we still need Architects and Builders in the Age of AI and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)? As AI-driven “vibecoding” challenges the traditional role of the software developer, the value of expertise and diversified experience has only intensified to distinguish quality work from AI “slop”. The same is true for the…
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Assembly is excited to welcome Philipp Gruner under his Consultancy as our new Factory General Manager, leading the launch of our manufacturing facility opening in 2026. Philipp joins Assembly at a turning point as we move from a Toronto-based mass timber builder into a vertically integrated manufacturer — bringing design, production, and delivery together under…
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Assembly and Sweden’s Lindbäcks announce factory acquisition and strategic partnership. On February 6, 2025 we announced our factory acquisition and strategic partnership announcement with Lindbäcks Bygg (Group), a world leader in Industrialized construction out of Sweden. It’s time we take a deep dive, who is Lindbäcks? Founded in 1924, Lindbäcks Group started as a non-industrialized…
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Wood is a part of Assembly’s DNA. We love it for a whole host of construction and sustainability reasons, but often find it’s the feeling our wood buildings give that really resonates. Turns out it’s not just us in our feelings – there’s a term and science to back it up. Wood is a natural…
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We build in established communities that are amenity-rich, transit-oriented and in need of densification. We believe that solving Canada’s housing crisis is not just about building more homes – but building homes in communities where people want to live, in a way that is conducive to a sustainable city. Across Canada, most cities consist of…
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Your Catch Up on All Things BIM! LoD: What does it mean? Those of us who work in the architecture business are bludgeoned on a daily basis with acronyms. Today, we’re tackling one of the hazier ones. LoD. No, it’s not a reference to everyone’s favourite skateboarding movie starring Heath Ledger or a beloved ’90s…
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So Why the Collab? We’re excited to announce our collaboration with Forma, an architecture and design studio based out of Copenhagen, Denmark! Working together, this first release is a line of laneway and garden suites, which are available to buy and build now in Toronto. Working at the intersection of architecture, urbanism, real estate, and…
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Your Catch Up on All Things BIM! Stats This isn’t a math lesson, I swear!! Assuming you’re still here, let’s dive into building statistics and how your favourite technologists factor in. The stats for any building, and the lot it sits on, help illustrate how a building might be used, how many people or units…
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Welcome to the first issue of BIM Chat! At R-Hauz, we toss around the word BIM often! BIM Chat will be our new blog series serving to demystify exactly what we mean when we say BIM, and how we leverage it to make our building process more effective. BIM stands for Building Information Modeling. Our design team primarily…
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A well-established way of life in many countries and cultures, multigenerational living is becoming an increasingly popular choice for Canadians, challenging the way we think of the traditional household. Whether attractive for financial reasons, or the ability to facilitate caregiving for family members in a world shaken by a global pandemic, multigenerational living shows no…
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