To meet population growth Ontario needs to construct 180,000 housing units per year
Unfortunately, the Ontario Construction Industry is only capable of producing 70,000 housing units per year
This deficit of 110,000 housing units is caused by chronic skilled labour shortages
If a genie provided Ontario builders with free land and materials, they would be unable to keep up with demand due to labour constraints
In addition, 10% of construction workers are retiring in 5 years, which will only grow this shortage to 121,000 annual units
Ontario's Annual Housing Supply, Demand, and Deficit
What’s the Solution?
Ontario needs a technology that will meet demand with minimal labour
A technology so simple that anyone can build with
A technology that
Builds 1 home
With 3 workers
In 1 month
Ontario Needs Blox
by Julii & Co Inc.
What are Blox?
Life-size Lego Blocks
Blox are pre-engineer structural building products with a built in moisture barrier
Construction Simplified
Blox have build in venting, electric, and plumbing runs & penetrations
Self Assembly
Blox are rapidly and easily assembled thanks to a Julii & Co. Inc. made conveyor belt with ZERO need for mortar
No Exterior Cladding
Blox require ZERO exterior cladding since the exterior assembly is the cladding
No Drywall
Blox homes require ZERO drywall, drywall joint compound is applied directly onto the Blox interior surface
Wide Selection of Colours & Textures
Blox are available in chino smooth, burnt sienna stone, tan wood, gold sand artisan brick, and many more
Blox Structural Requirements
Blox exceed building code structural requirements by using 6" solid concrete block interior and exterior walls
Blox Fire Rating
Unlike lumber, concrete is a non-combustible substance which offer a 4-hour+ fire rating
Blox Insulation Rating
Blox meets building code insulation levels with R22 walls and R31 roof insulation (without attic)
What is a Blox House?
A Blox home can be built to suit almost any construction style:
Traditional
Transitional
Modern
Blox can be used to construct:
Detached homes
Semi-Detached
Row housing
Multi unit low-rise, up to 5 stories
Blox Technical Specifications
Individual Blox Unit
Blox Standard Wall Assembly
Blox Wall Assembly Electrical and Plumbing Supply
Blox Wall Assembly Plumbing Return
Blox Flat Roof Assembly
Blox Pitched Roof Assembly
Water Proofing, Roof and Parapet (paintable surface)
Standard Textures (custom textures also available)
Smooth
Exposed Aggregate
Medium Sand
Venetian Stucco
Lowell
Billerica
Ipswich
Tree Bark
0.75" Fractured Fin
1.50" Fractured Fin
Flat Fractured Rib
Sound Absorption
3.00′′ Cedar
Cedar Stakes
Exaggerated
Board & Batten
Stacked Bond
Split Block
Split Stone
Coral Ashlar
Colours
No Colour
Steel Grey
Saddle Brown
Ledge Stone
Woodland Brown
Amsterdam Red
Pearl Beige
Camouflage Tan
Earth Tone
Honey Brown
Premium Red
Arizona Tile
The Blox Process
Lego Inspired
Blox have been inspired by Legos, so that even a child could build with this technology
Made in Ontario
Blox are made from solid concrete into a many different textures and colours
Delivery
Blox are delivered to the job-site on a flat-bed truck
Stacked in Place
Once the Blox arrive on site they are stacked in place by out team. It takes about 10 seconds per Blox
Wall Reinforcement
Once the Blox are stacked in place, they are reinforced with fiberglass rebar, which is superior to steel
Wall Insulation (R22)
Insulation is installed between the exterior and interior walls. Which is made from 80% recycled content
Floor and Ceiling Formwork
Flat forms are setup prior to the floor and ceiling concrete pours
Floor and Roof Reinforcement
Floor and roof rebar is installed, and then in-floor pex tubbing is attached to the rebar
Floors and Ceilings Pour
Floors and ceiling concrete pours are pored with a self-consolidating concrete
Ceiling Insulation (R31)
Ceiling insulation is installed
Roof Topping
Concrete roof topping is installed. A pitch roof can be installed by a third party, but is not necessary
Waterproofing
All below grade walls, roof surfaces, and parapets are waterproofed
The Blox Team
Michal Jaster
Innovation Manager & GM
B.Com.
5+ years of construction innovation
Founder and owner of Julii & Co. Inc.
Mohamed Khalil
Structural Engineer
Ph.D., P.Eng., MBA.
20+ years in concrete & steel design
Engineering and business educator
Competitive Analysis
Lumber Framing (Sticks & Bricks)
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
Blox
Category
Framing
ICF
Blox
Architectural design*
HIGH Input
HIGH Input
low input
Footing, foundation, and roof design*
HIGH Input
HIGH Input
low input
Roof Design*
HIGH Input
HIGH Input
low input
HVAC design & install*
HIGH Input
HIGH Input
low input
Electrical design & install*
HIGH Input
HIGH Input
low input
Plumbing design & install*
HIGH Input
HIGH Input
low input
Foundation install*
HIGH Input
HIGH Input
low input
Insulation, below grade*
Medium Input
low input
low input
Concrete pour*
low input
HIGH Input
Medium Input
Concrete finishing*
HIGH Input
HIGH Input
low input
Framing*
HIGH Input
Medium Input
zero input
Moisture Barrier, above grade*
zero input
HIGH Input
zero input
Moisture Barrier, above grade*
HIGH Input
HIGH Input
low input
Roof Install, third party*
HIGH Input
HIGH Input
zero input
Insulation, above grade*
HIGH Input
low input
low input
Siding, brick, stone or stucco cladding*
HIGH Input
HIGH Input
zero input
Window & door install*
HIGH Input
HIGH Input
low input
Drywalling*
HIGH Input
HIGH Input
zero input
Drywall Compound*
Medium Input
Medium Input
Medium Input
Painting*
Medium Input
Medium Input
Medium Input
Flooring*
Medium Input
Medium Input
Medium Input
Trim*
HIGH Input
HIGH Input
low input
Infloor Heating on every floor
no
no
YES
Built in electrical conduit?
no
no
YES
Built in plumbing runs?
no
no
YES
Soundproofing between rooms and floors?
low input
Medium Input
Medium Input
Energy savings vs typical build?
0%
60%
60%
Build durability, exterior.
Medium Durablity
HIGH Durability
HIGH Durability
Build durability, interior.
low Durablity
HIGH Durability
HIGH Durability
Construction time (months).
6-12
5-10
1-3
Can technology solve Housing Crisis?
no
no
YES
Patented in Canada, USA, and Europe?
no
no
YES
Can raw materials be built on job site?
no
no
YES
*Required labour inputs for each type of technology
**Blox are produced in a factory to achieve maximum efficiency, however Blox can be produced anywhere in the world as long as there is access for a concrete truck
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Blox the same thing as ICF?
Fortunately Blox and ICF are not the same
Blox take the best part of ICF, the easy stacking, and eliminate the worst part, the bracing and finishing
ICF is a insulation, concrete, insulation technology, while Blox are concrete, insulation, concrete
How come no one else has come up with this idea?
Frankly we’re surprised that this solution is a brand new concept, the reason Blox came about is because the founders could not find affordable housing
Which builder can use Blox?
Any builder registered with the Ontario Home Construction Regulatory Authority is able to build with Blox
My builder has never heard of Blox before
Blox have been in development since 2018 and are just arriving on the market now, very shortly all builders will be familiar with Blox
How do I hang a picture?
Same as you would into a wooden stud, with a drill and a screw, the difference is that any part of a Blox wall is a structural element, so you can hang up a picture, a TV, or even punching bag on any part of the wall or ceiling
Isn’t concrete cold?
Uninsulated concrete walls are really cold, but luckily the insulation between the interior and exterior walls keep the house really warm in the winter and cool in the summer
What if I want to move a wall later on?
That’s possible, more difficult than a stud wall, but totally doable
Upcoming Projects
Blox will be used to build a minimalist cottage 90 minutes north of Toronto in 2024.
Pricing
Below is an instant rough pricing calculator for a 2 story detached home with a finished basement, and an interior garage
Price Includes
Stamped construction drawings (architectural, structural, M.E.P., and site plan)
Delivery to site, anywhere between Windsor, Sudbury, and Ottawa
All labour and material
Footings
Exterior Wall
Cladding
Insulation (cellulose R22 continuous, as per OBC Compliance Package A1)
Waterproofing, below grade
Interior Wall
M.E.P. penetrations
Smooth drywall like finish readying for tapping and mudding
Interior Floor slabs
Ceiling and floor slabs
Built in pex for in-floor heating
Roof
insulation, (XPS R31, as per OBC Compliance Package A1 Ceiling Without Attic Space)
Flat roof topping, parapet or slope for pitched roof,
Waterproofing
Stairs, all stairs and landing assemblies
Door/Window bucks
Instant Pricing Calculator*
Blox Homes Estimator Online
Footing Slab area (sq. ft.)
Exterior Wall depth (ft.)
Exterior Wall width (ft.)
.
Exterior Wall height (ft.)
Exterior Wall area (ft.)
Exterior Wall waterproofing
Exterior Wall RSO area (sq. ft.)
Exterior Wall Bucks Door/Window length (ft.)
Interior Wall length (ft.)
Interior Wall RSO (sq. ft.)
Ceiling Slab area (sq. ft.)
Stairway assemblies (units)
Exterior Wall length (ft.)
Exterior Wall width (ft.)
.
Exterior Wall height (ft.)
Exterior Wall area (ft.)
Exterior Wall waterproofing
0
Exterior Wall RSO area (sq. ft.)
Exterior Wall Bucks Door/Window length (ft.)
Interior Wall length (ft.)
Interior Wall RSO (sq. ft.)
Ceiling Slab area (sq. ft.)
Stairway assemblies (units)
Exterior Wall length (ft.)
Exterior Wall width (ft.)
.
Exterior Wall height (ft.)
Exterior Wall area (ft.)
Exterior Wall waterproofing
0
Exterior Wall RSO area (sq. ft.)
Exterior Wall Bucks Door/Window length (ft.)
Interior Wall length (ft.)
Interior Wall RSO (sq. ft.)
Ceiling Slab area (sq. ft.)
Stairway assemblies (units)
Exterior Wall length (ft.)
Exterior Wall width (ft.)
.
Exterior Wall height (ft.)
Exterior Wall area (ft.)
Exterior Wall waterproofing
0
Exterior Wall RSO area (sq. ft.)
Exterior Wall Bucks Door/Window length (ft.)
Interior Wall length (ft.)
Interior Wall RSO (sq. ft.)
Ceiling Slab area (sq. ft.)
0
Stairway assemblies (units)
Exterior Wall length (ft.)
Exterior Wall width (ft.)
.
Exterior Wall height (ft.)
Exterior Wall area (ft.)
Exterior Wall waterproofing
0
Exterior Wall RSO area (sq. ft.)
Exterior Wall Bucks Door/Window length (ft.)
Interior Wall length (ft.)
Interior Wall RSO (sq. ft.)
Ceiling Slab area (sq. ft.)
0
Stairway assemblies (units)
Exterior Wall length (ft.)
Exterior Wall width (ft.)
.
Exterior Wall height (ft.)
Exterior Wall area (ft.)
Exterior Wall waterproofing
0
Exterior Wall RSO area (sq. ft.)
Exterior Wall Bucks Door/Window length (ft.)
0
Interior Wall length (ft.)
Interior Wall RSO (sq. ft.)
Ceiling Slab area (sq. ft.)
Stairway assemblies (units)
Roof Insulation, Topping + Waterproofing area (sq. ft.)
Roof Parapet length (ft.)
Roof Parapet waterproofing area (sq. ft.)
#
Item
Quantity
Cost Unit
Cost Total
Margin
Profit Unit
Profit Total
Price Unit
Price Total
Blox Specifications
2 - Input, Julii
Wall, exterior thickness (ft.)
1.50
2 - Input, Julii
Wall, interior thickness (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Margin, all items
Exterior Wall Length
1 - Input, User
Building length exterior (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Building width exterior (ft.)
Exterior Wall Heights
1 - Input, User
Exterior Frost-Wall/Basement height (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Ground Floor wall height (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Second Floor wall height (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Third Floor wall height (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Fourth Floor wall height (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Fifth Floor wall height (ft.)
Exterior Wall Perimeter
1 - Input, User
Exterior Frost-Wall/Basement wall length
1 - Input, User
Exterior Ground Floor wall length (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Second Floor wall length (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Third Floor wall length (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Fourth Floor wall length (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Fifth Floor wall length (ft.)
Exterior Wall Area
1 - Input, User
Exterior Frost-Wall/Basement wall area
1 - Input, User
Exterior Ground Floor wall area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Second Floor wall area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Third Floor wall area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Fourth Floor wall area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Fifth Floor wall area (sq. ft.)
Exterior Wall RSO Area
1 - Input, User
Exterior Frost-Wall/Basement RSO area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Ground Floor wall RSO area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Second Floor wall RSO area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Third Floor wall RSO area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Fourth Floor wall RSO area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Fifth Floor wall RSO area (sq. ft.)
Drawings (architectural, structural, M.E.P., Site plan)
2 - Input, Julii
Exterior Frost-Wall/Basement RSO area (sq. ft.)
Exterior Wall Window and Door Bucks
1 - Input, User
Exterior Frost-Wall/Basement Buck area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Ground Floor wall Buck area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Second Floor wall Buck area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Third Floor wall Buck area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Fourth Floor wall Buck area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Fifth Floor wall Buck area (sq. ft.)
Exterior Wall Area less RSO
1 - Input, User
Exterior Frost-Wall/Basement wall area less RSO (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Ground Floor wall area less RSO (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Second Floor wall area less RSO (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Third Floor wall area less RSO (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Fourth Floor wall area less RSO (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Exterior Fifth Floor wall area less RSO (sq. ft.)
Exterior Wall Waterproofing
1 - Input, User
Exterior Waterproofing area (sq. ft.)
Interior Ceiling Heights
1 - Input, User
1 - Input, User
Interior Third Floor ceiling height (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Fourth Floor ceiling height (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Fifth Floor ceiling height (ft.)
Interior Wall Measurements
1 - Input, User
Interior Frost-Wall/Basement wall length (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Ground Floor wall length (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Second Floor wall length (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Third Floor wall length (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Fourth Floor wall length (ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Fifth Floor wall length (ft.)
Interior Wall Area
1 - Input, User
Interior Frost-Wall/Basement wall area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Ground Floor wall area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Second Floor wall area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Third Floor wall area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Fourth Floor wall area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Fifth Floor wall area (sq. ft.)
Interior Wall RSO Area
1 - Input, User
Interior Frost-Wall/Basement RSO area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Ground Floor RSO area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Second Floor RSO area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Third Floor RSO area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Fourth Floor RSO area (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Fifth Floor RSO area (sq. ft.)
Interior Wall Area less RSO
1 - Input, User
Interior Frost-Wall/Basement wall area less RSO (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Ground Floor wall area less RSO (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Second Floor wall area less RSO (sq. ft.)
1 - Input, User
Interior Third Floor wall area less RSO (sq. ft.)
Levels
1 - Input, User
Total levels above ground
Bent Rebar
2 - Input, Julii
Rebar Connecting exterior wall to floor/ceiling slab perimeter (ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Rebar Perimeter X Floors
Stairs Basement
1
3 - Output, Hide
Stair rise individual maximum height (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair quantity (units)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair quantity rounded up (units)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair rise individual height (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair run individual length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair run total length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step individual area (sq. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Staircase width (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step individual volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step total volume (cu. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Staircase landing width (ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Staircase landing length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing area (sq. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing slab depth (sq. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase concrete steps + landing total volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase steps + landing footprint (sq. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Basement Stairways (total assemblies)
5 - Price
Stair total assemblies (sq. ft.)
Stairs Ground Floor
3 - Output, Hide
Stair rise individual maximum height (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair quantity (units)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair quantity rounded up (units)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair rise individual height (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair run individual length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair run total length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step individual area (sq. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Stair concrete step individual width (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step individual volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step total volume (cu. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Staircase landing width (ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Staircase landing length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing area (sq. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing slab depth (sq. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase concrete steps + landing total volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase steps + landing footprint (sq. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Ground Floor Stairways total (assemblies)
5 - Price
Stair total assemblies (sq. ft.)
Stairs Second Floor
3 - Output, Hide
Stair rise individual maximum height (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair quantity (units)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair quantity rounded up (units)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair rise individual height (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair run individual length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair run total length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step individual area (sq. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Stair concrete step individual width (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step individual volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step total volume (cu. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Staircase landing width (ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Staircase landing length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing area (sq. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing slab depth (sq. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase concrete steps + landing total volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase steps + landing footprint (sq. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Stair ways total (assemblies)
5 - Price
Stair total assemblies (sq. ft.)
Stairs Third Floor
3 - Output, Hide
Stair rise individual maximum height (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair quantity (units)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair quantity rounded up (units)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair rise individual height (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair run individual length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair run total length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step individual area (sq. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Stair concrete step individual width (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step individual volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step total volume (cu. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Staircase landing width (ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Staircase landing length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing area (sq. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing slab depth (sq. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase concrete steps + landing total volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase steps + landing footprint (sq. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Stair ways total (assemblies)
5 - Price
Stair total assemblies (sq. ft.)
Stairs Fourth Floor
3 - Output, Hide
Stair rise individual maximum height (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair quantity (units)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair quantity rounded up (units)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair rise individual height (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair run individual length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair run total length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step individual area (sq. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Stair concrete step individual width (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step individual volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step total volume (cu. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Staircase landing width (ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Staircase landing length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing area (sq. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing slab depth (sq. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase concrete steps + landing total volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase steps + landing footprint (sq. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Stair ways total (assemblies)
5 - Price
Stair total assemblies (sq. ft.)
Stairs Fifth Floor
3 - Output, Hide
Stair rise individual maximum height (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair quantity (units)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair quantity rounded up (units)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair rise individual height (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair run individual length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair run total length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step individual area (sq. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Stair concrete step individual width (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step individual volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Stair concrete step total volume (cu. ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Staircase landing width (ft.)
2 - Input, Julii
Staircase landing length (ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing area (sq. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing slab depth (sq. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase landing volume (cu. ft.)
3 - Output, Hide
Staircase concrete steps + landing total volume (cu. ft.)
