BC Housing has launched Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing (DASH), a new approach to housing design and building that helps deliver more homes, faster across British Columbia. There are opportunities for Architects who are interested in helping shape the future of housing delivery to get involved: more information about DASH and BC Housing’s latest Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) can be found below:
What is DASH?
DASH is a set of open source, publicly accessible digital building tools and permit-friendly designs that can be used by architects, designers, and developers to build homes. It is intended to support, not replace, the professional expertise of and legislated requirement for architects on multi-unit residential buildings. The DASH platform provides a digital foundation to reduce repetitive work and help teams focus on design decisions.
DASH standardizes common building elements and supports the use of prefabricated components and a coordinated supply chain. By simplifying design and supporting more streamlined approvals, DASH aims to reduce complexity and help industry deliver more homes, faster and more cost effectively across British Columbia.
Watch the BC Housing explainer video to learn more.
Get Involved: Request for Pre-Qualification Open Now
BC Housing has opened a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for architectural firms and prime consultants across British Columbia. This RFPQ invites qualified professionals to apply for inclusion on a pre-qualified roster for housing projects throughout the province, as opportunities arise.
The RFPQ includes two streams:
- General Stream – Architectural and consulting services across a range of housing projects
- DASH Stream – Firms with demonstrated experience in prefabricated/panelized construction and Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Apply to the stream that matches your expertise, or both.
Key Dates
- Inquiry submission deadline: June 29
- RFPQ closing date: July 22
Apply Now: bcbid.gov.bc.ca/page.aspx/en/bpm/process_manage_extranet/230763