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Training as a Key Element in Reconstruction
Sustainable Disaster Relief Housing Conference, Ottawa, October 2011
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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
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Canadian CapacityMotivationPrefab systems & kitsAdaptationPerformanceContainerizationTraining
Reconstruction NeedsTurnkey solutionsLocal job creation &
business developmentAffordabilityRespect local traditions
Gap between supply and demand
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Canadian CapacityMotivationPrefab systems & kitsAdaptationPerformanceContainerizationTraining
Reconstruction NeedsTurnkey solutionsLocal job creation &
business developmentAffordabilityRespect local traditions
GapShippingProject managementErectionQuality assuranceLand & infrastructureApprovalsFinancingAcceptance of
imported systems
Gap between supply and demand
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Canadian CapacityMotivationPrefab systems & kitsAdaptationPerformanceContainerization
Training
Reconstruction NeedsTurnkey solutionsLocal job creation &
business developmentAffordabilityRespect local traditions
GapShippingProject managementErectionQuality assuranceLand & infrastructureApprovalsFinancingAcceptance of
imported systems
Gap between supply and demand
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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
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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
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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
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Construction training (cont’d)
Incorporate basic building science to ensure long-term durability:
EarthquakesHurricanesFireMoistureTermites
“Build back better”
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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”
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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
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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
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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.
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And a successful track record in overseas training (cont’d)
Canadian suppliersMaisons Laprise, HaitiBritco, IndonesiaViceroy, Japan
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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Terry RobinsonDirector, Housing Export
CMHC International
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+1 613 748 2333