Economy

Single-detached construction continues to decline as available land tightens.

CICBA says townhome infill in established areas carries a disproportionate regulatory burden.

Projects must include a minimum of four units to qualify and must remain rental housing for at least 10 years.

The push comes as Alberta is looking for support to build a new pipeline to the West Coast.

Officials say they are responding to global uncertainty by making ‘generational investments’.

Mergers, acquisitions, expansions and more in Canadian construction.

The Canadian Construction Association says new data shows the industry is resilient but still faces challenges.

The legislation would streamline site plan control processes, review building codes, standardize road specs and more.

Building product manufacturers are looking deep into the future to make today’s business decisions.

Starts rose 4.1% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 277,147 units.

The bill would mandate cities allow multi-family housing developments.

The announcement follows years of pressure from the construction industry.

Mergers, acquisitions, expansions and more in Canadian construction.

More than 9,000 trades workers helped complete the project.

The project is the largest forestry investment in Canada since 1993.

The agency also believes key differences that should soften the correction

The study evaluated 34 municipalities on housing starts and sales.

The agency will be capitalized with $13B and given access to federal lands.

The group will be headquartered in Vancouver with offices in London and Johannesburg.

The centrepiece of the announcement is a new $5-billion Strategic Response Fund.