CMHC: Development charges raises home costs up to 16%The research comes from the group’s Modernizing Housing Data Initiative.
Zelus acquires Munck CranesThe combined entity now operates one of the largest crane service networks in Canada.
Coastal First Nations reject Ottawa, Alberta pipeline dealIndigenous leaders called it ‘a high risk and deeply irresponsible agreement’.
Ontario inks $40M deal to develop Ring of Fire access roadThe project will connect Marten Falls First Nation to Ontario’s provincial highway network.
Investment policy framework revealed for Build Canada HomesThe framework sets out investment principles and eligibility criteria designed to fast-track construction-ready projects.
QuadReal sells historic Post project in record-breaking dealThey will retain a property managment role at the 1.1-million-sq.-ft. Amazon-anchored office campus.
Report: 55% of Metro Vancouver homes to be condos by 2051Single-detached construction continues to decline as available land tightens.
Hidden costs squeeze Calgary’s ‘missing-middle’: CICBA reportCICBA says townhome infill in established areas carries a disproportionate regulatory burden.
Manitoba launches $176.5M rental housing tax credit programProjects must include a minimum of four units to qualify and must remain rental housing for at least 10 years.
B.C. urges Ottawa to maintain oil tanker moratoriumThe push comes as Alberta is looking for support to build a new pipeline to the West Coast.
Ottawa’s building Budget: $280B for projects over five yearsOfficials say they are responding to global uncertainty by making ‘generational investments’.
CCA: ‘Buy Canadian’ rules could have mixed effectsThe Canadian Construction Association says new data shows the industry is resilient but still faces challenges.
New laws aim to boost construction in OntarioThe legislation would streamline site plan control processes, review building codes, standardize road specs and more.
Why CGC’s Sid Tetz thinks in decades, not quartersBuilding product manufacturers are looking deep into the future to make today’s business decisions.
CMHC: Latest housing starts trending upwardStarts rose 4.1% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 277,147 units.
B.C. tables sweeping building permit reform legislationThe bill would mandate cities allow multi-family housing developments.
B.C. government introduces prompt payment legislationThe announcement follows years of pressure from the construction industry.