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Why prefab speed is becoming a housing strategy.
When housing conversations get serious, timelines stop being an afterthought. Modular construction offers a faster, more predictable path from approval to occupancy.
March 10, 2026 · 5 min read
8Module secures its first multi-housing contract in Laval.
A 12-unit project in Laval marks the first fully contracted delivery under our turnkey model, from site review through occupancy.
February 26, 2026 · 4 min read
How parallel construction compresses the housing timeline.
While the site is being prepared, modules are already being built in the factory. This overlap is where modular delivery gains its biggest advantage.
February 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Quebec expands incentives for factory-built housing.
New provincial programs are making it easier for municipalities to adopt modular construction as part of their housing supply strategy.
February 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Inside the 12-Plex: our mid-density format explained.
The 12-Plex is our mid-density format, designed for sites where a few units are not enough and a tower is not the answer.
January 22, 2026 · 4 min read
What fixed pricing means for municipal housing budgets.
Fixed-price modular contracts give municipalities and developers budget certainty that conventional construction rarely delivers.
January 8, 2026 · 6 min read
What CSA A277 certification means for modular housing quality.
CSA A277 certification ensures that every factory-built module meets national standards for structural integrity, fire safety, and energy performance.
December 18, 2025 · 4 min read
From factory floor to finished building: a 4-day site assembly breakdown.
A step-by-step look at how modules go from transport trucks to a fully assembled, weather-tight structure in under a week.
December 4, 2025 · 6 min read
Canada's 3.5 million home gap: where modular fits in the supply equation.
Canada needs 3.5 million additional homes by 2030. Where does modular construction fit in the national supply equation?
November 19, 2025 · 6 min read
8Module partners with three Quebec municipalities for pilot housing projects.
8Module partners with three Quebec municipalities to pilot modular housing projects that test the turnkey delivery model at the local level.
November 5, 2025 · 4 min read
Why developers are rethinking general contractor models for multi-housing.
Developers are moving away from fragmented general contractor models toward integrated delivery approaches that reduce risk and timeline.
October 22, 2025 · 6 min read
How fixed-price delivery supports affordable housing mandates.
Fixed-price delivery models align naturally with affordable housing mandates by providing cost certainty that public funding programs require.
October 8, 2025 · 4 min read
Behind the scenes: a look inside our modular production facility.
From steel framing to interior finishing, every module passes through six quality stations before leaving the factory floor.
September 24, 2025 · 6 min read
First 6-Plex prototype reaches full occupancy in 90 days.
The first 6-Plex prototype reached full occupancy within 90 days of completion, validating the modular delivery model at the smallest format scale.
September 10, 2025 · 4 min read
The environmental case for factory-built housing.
Factory-built housing reduces construction waste by up to 80 percent and produces tighter building envelopes that save energy over the building's lifetime.
August 28, 2025 · 6 min read
Zoning reform is clearing the path for mid-density modular projects.
Zoning reforms across Quebec are opening the door for mid-density modular projects in areas previously restricted to single-family housing.
August 12, 2025 · 4 min read
Longueuil 24-Plex breaks ground with foundation prep underway.
The Longueuil 24-Plex has broken ground, with foundation preparation underway for 8Module's largest modular project to date.
July 30, 2025 · 4 min read
8Module doubles its project management team ahead of 2026 pipeline.
8Module has doubled its project management team to support an expanding pipeline of modular housing projects across Quebec.
July 15, 2025 · 4 min readGet updates on modular housing
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