Steel production at the EBS Global plant in Barrie.

EBS Global at the 2025 Nunavut Housing Summit

EBS Global announced its participation in the Nunavut Housing Summit, hosted by the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) from June 9 to 12, 2025. The summit was intended to bring together public agencies, housing organizations, private sector leaders and Inuit community representatives. Its theme was Igluliuqatigiingniq, which means "Building Houses Together" in Inuktitut, with a focus on community-led housing that respects local culture.

The announcement described Nunavut as home to over 36,800 residents, 85% of whom are Inuit, and noted overcrowded homes, aging infrastructure and a shortage of housing options. EBS Global planned to present its systems and discuss partnerships with communities and local housing organizations.

The summit focused on Nunavut 3000. Launched in 2022, the program aims to deliver 3,000 new homes by 2030 across public, affordable, transitional and market categories. At the time of the announcement, more than 855 homes were completed or under construction. That was over 85% of the government's Katujjiluta Mandate to deliver 1,000 homes by October 2025.

Nunavut 3000 relies on partnerships among Inuit organizations, governments and the private sector. Its approach is grounded in Inuit societal values (Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit), with support for local training and youth participation in construction.

EBS Global manufactures cold-formed steel framing and modular systems in Barrie, Ontario, and can use mobile manufacturing platforms near a project. Its systems include load-bearing and non-load-bearing wall panels, roof systems, joists and trusses. Digital design guides automated roll forming, with components prepared for assembly on site.

For remote regions, the proposal centres on coordinating production with difficult delivery routes and site conditions.

• Production: making components in volume can lower unit costs and reduce material waste.
• Adaptable design: digitally modelled components can be adjusted to local needs.
• Partnerships: EBS Global has worked with Canadian municipalities and public agencies, and is interested in partnering with Nunavut's Local Housing Organizations and Inuit-led institutions.
• Weather exposure: factory production moves some work away from harsh site conditions.
• Procurement and delivery: early planning and bulk sourcing help coordinate materials and transport.

EBS Global expressed interest in working with Nunavut's 25 communities, using mobile factories where appropriate and planning construction around local needs.