RBC: Construction must ‘modernize or die’Modern methods can help bring back productivity if red tape is cut.
CMHC expands mortgage options to boost modular constructionThe Prefab Plus program is tailored to off-site construction schedules.
Bird partners with Marten Falls First Nation to advance infrastructure projectsThe entity, Piinahzii LP, establishes a framework for community infrastructure work in Northern Ontario.
Conwest COO: Why DCC rollbacks are not enough to boost Metro Vancouver homebuildingExperts say developers still face an uphill climb to get projects off the ground.
Canada launches sovereign wealth fund with $25B contributionThe fund will be tied to major projects across the nation.
5 takeaways from Enbridge’s $4B Westcoast pipeline expansionThe recently approved work will support major industrial projects, including Woodfibre LNG.
Hydro One building 162km transmission line to power Ontario mining boomOfficials are expecting a 525% demand surge from dozens of new projects.
Iran war has Canadian builders eager to pivot from dieselIt’s the lifeblood of Canadian construction, but major builders are looking for an off-ramp.
QXO to acquire TopBuild for more than $23BThe deal will allow it to expand exposure to large, complex projects like data centres.
Here’s who just acquired First Capital for $9.4BThe two purchasers will divide its extensive real estate holdings.
GFL inks $6.4B deal to acquire Calgary-based Secure Waste InfrastructureThe acquisition will expand GFL’s Western Canadian footprint.
$1.16B loan secured for Aecon/Pomerleau work at Port of MontrealThe expansion in Contrecoeur is designed as a public-private partnership where more than 85% of the infrastructure costs will be recovered through future revenues.
5 takeaways from the Canada-Ontario homebuilding dealThe $8.8-billion agreement could spur sweeping changes across the province and inspire other deals.
Alberta to introduce 120-day project approval windowOfficials said the province cannot afford extended approval timelines after consultation and environmental assessments are done.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport to open new terminal this summerThe facility will host operations for Porter Airlines and Pascan Aviation.
Manitoba construction groups sound alarm on new project feesAssociations say some projects will require an 85 cent fee (per worker, per hour) to be collected from contractors.
Feds draft agreement to streamline Alberta project reviewsThe agreement implements a ‘one project, one review’ approach.
StatCan: homebuilders are less productive than 20 years agoProductivity declined by a cumulative 37.3% from 2001 to 2023.
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