"John Mava's journey began when he noticed the construction project behind his house, which sparked his interest in learning about Canada's environmentally focused building practices, particularly the use of timber over bricks."
"Build aims to tackle the urgent need for retrofits in Canadian homes to combat the climate crisis while addressing the shortage of skilled workers, as buildings are significant greenhouse gas emitters."
"Melanie Johnston from EnviroCentre emphasized the importance of building envelope upgrades, stating that they lead to drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, contributing positively to climate efforts."
John Mava discovered the differences in construction methods between Canada and Nigeria, leading him to join the YMCA's Power of Trades programme. He became one of the first hires at Build, a new initiative by EnviroCentre aimed at addressing climate change and the skilled labor shortage in Canada. Build focuses on training individuals facing barriers to enter the construction industry, particularly in retrofitting homes to improve energy efficiency. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide economic benefits to households.
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