Siloni Waraich

Siloni Waraich is the Chief Research Officer at the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) in Ontario, Canada.13 She joined the HCRA in this role in September 2023.3

As the Chief Research Officer, Waraich is responsible for leading the HCRA's Research and Education Program. This program aims to:

1. Support the educational needs of builders and homeowners
2. Promote best practices in home construction
3. Forecast and act on emerging issues affecting new homebuyers and builder qualifications2

Some of Waraich's key responsibilities include:

• Performing gap analysis to identify areas for new technical research and educational resources
• Engaging in technical research and developing practical resources for the industry
• Anticipating emerging training and education needs in the home construction sector
• Supporting the development of a public, web-based library of resources for builders and homeowners
• Developing home maintenance guides and resources for consumers2

Waraich is also involved in the Building Research & Collaboration Council, a partnership platform facilitated by the HCRA to advance its Research & Education Program.2

Based in Toronto, Ontario, Siloni Waraich has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.4 Her professional background and expertise make her well-suited for her role in contributing to the improvement of home construction practices and consumer protection in Ontario's residential construction industry.