Economy

Mergers, acquisitions, expansions and more in Canadian construction.

Officials say the recommendations will cut bureaucracy, create more opportunities, and protect the environment.

Canada’s purpose-built rental vacancy rate climbed to 3.1% in 2025, up from 2.2% the previous year.

The measures will impact more than 250 active projects and could trim up to $100M in costs.

The research comes from the group’s Modernizing Housing Data Initiative.

The combined entity now operates one of the largest crane service networks in Canada.

Indigenous leaders called it ‘a high risk and deeply irresponsible agreement’.

The project will connect Marten Falls First Nation to Ontario’s provincial highway network.

Mergers, acquisitions, expansions and more in Canadian construction.

The framework sets out investment principles and eligibility criteria designed to fast-track construction-ready projects.

They will retain a property managment role at the 1.1-million-sq.-ft. Amazon-anchored office campus.

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.