As a leader in residential building material supply for Calgary and area home builders, Integrity Building Products is committed to providing innovative product and manufacturing solutions as well as service excellence to their customers. Due to global climate change pressures, and increased government regulation, the demand for sustainable construction practices is increasing. Integrity Building Products is ready to support their builder community by providing practical solutions for those looking to embrace Net Zero home construction.
Net Zero Home Building and Regulatory Landscape
The urgency to address climate change has prompted governments worldwide to adopt stringent regulations, encouraging industries to adopt more eco-friendly practices. In Canada, the government is actively working towards implementing a Net Zero energy building code, targeting the complete adoption of Net Zero Ready home construction by 2030 and Net Zero home construction by 2050.
“The Canadian government’s Net Zero home building code will challenge home builders to seek new products in order to achieve this goal,” explains Scott Myer, Chief Operations Officer for the Integrity Group of Companies and business unit leader for Integrity Building Products. “A Net Zero home will require the adoption of novel building products, and within relatively tight timelines. We knew we wanted to be part of the solution.”
Investment in Innovation for Future Compliance
Integrity Building Products prides themselves in being a proactive, solutions-oriented partner for single and multi-family home builders and helping customers prepare for Net Zero regulations is part of that commitment. In partnership with material suppliers, Integrity is investing time and expertise into the assembly details and manufacturing process for an efficient and effective Net Zero prefabricated wall panel system. This forward-thinking approach ensures that their home-building partners will be ready to not only meet but exceed future Net Zero requirements.
“At Integrity, we are committed to designing and manufacturing quality building components that meet the needs of our builders,” explains Scott. “We understand the needs of our home-building partners. They need a wall assembly that will increase the performance and energy efficiency of their homes without significantly increasing labour requirements or costs.”
Net Zero wall panels from Integrity Building Products are a testament to this understanding. The wall panels are designed to provide a thermal break, addressing the common issue of thermal bridging that occurs in traditional construction. Sidewalls are a significant source of energy loss in homes, accounting for nearly 35% of the total energy loss. Net Zero wall panels effectively resolve this problem, contributing to a more energy-efficient home. “Prefabricated Net Zero wall panels offer home builders a more cost-effective way to increase the energy efficiency of the home,” explains Scott.
The Net Zero wall panels are also simple for on-site framers to work with. “Because we design, manufacture and deliver a fully-assembled wall panel the on-site framers can install them very efficiently – no extra steps or trades required,” explains Scott.
A Leading Partner in Net Zero Construction
Integrity Building Products is positioned to help its building partners meet their Net Zero home construction goals. The readiness to incorporate Net Zero requirements in both wall panel assembly design, as well as specialized product procurement and manufacturing, is a strategic move towards a more sustainable future. By investing in innovation, Integrity is not only meeting the current needs of the industry but is actively shaping the future of home construction.
As the Net Zero movement gains momentum, Integrity Building Products stands as a reliable partner, providing home builders with the tools and solutions they need to construct environmentally responsible, energy-efficient, and future-ready homes. Net Zero wall panels from Integrity are more than a product, they are a statement of Integrity Building Products’ commitment to driving positive change in the industry.
