Intertek’s labs (in Coquitlam, BC) provide comprehensive technical capabilities—including air, water, structural, fire, and dynamic-wind testing—alongside materials-performance verification, mock-up evaluations, and construction services. The facility is authorized to provide services aligned with the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association -AAMA Product Certification , and the International Accreditation Service, Inc. (IAS). As well as testing protocols aligned with both ASTM International and Underwriters Laboratories Of Canada (CUL) standards.

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Market Reality in Prefabricated & Modular Construction:

With housing shortages at crisis levels, both Canadian policymakers and market participants are accelerating the adoption of modular and prefabricated systems to achieve the necessary speed, scale, and cost efficiency.
Canada’s prefabricated and modular construction sector is undergoing unprecedented growth, with the market now valued at approximately CAD 2.5 billion, according to the Modular Building Institute’s 2024 report. For context, McKinsey projects that the modular construction market in Europe and the United States will reach $130 billion by 2030.

Canada offers growth in modular construction, but success demands regulatory fluency—something many companies underestimate at entry.

Building codes vary across provinces and municipalities, creating challenges during project deployment. In some provinces, CSA certification is mandatory for prefab and modular builds; elsewhere, it is the preferred fast-track that cuts approval times, improves insurance and financing rates, and lowers project risk.
Modular market entry in Canada requires compliance to be embedded in the go-to-market strategy from day one—with structured alignment across designers, manufacturers, certification bodies and local authorities.


How Astra Pacifica Incorporated Adds Value:
Through our core business development approach, Astra Pacifica addresses this critical certification need for domestic and international clients by supplying regulatory intelligence and strategic direction needed to transform modular concepts into approved, commercially deployable products.

The opportunity in Canadian prefabricated and modular construction sector is substantial, but flawless execution demands specialized expertise.