Ontario launches Grade 11 program to work toward skilled trade apprenticeship
Posted: Mar 9th, 2023In: ConstructionNewsPICKERING, Ont. – Ontario will allow students in Grade 11 to begin working toward their apprenticeships in skilled trades. Education Minister Stephen Lecce says it’s a deal that lets high school students earn credits toward[...]
Read More about Ontario launches Grade 11 program to work toward skilled trade apprenticeshipOntario home builders urge faster approvals, harmonized green building standards
Posted: Feb 11th, 2023In: ConstructionNewsTORONTO — Ontario should speed up new housing approvals, increase skilled trade immigration, and “rein in” municipalities introducing varying green building standards, a residential builders’ group is telling the government. The province is sifting through[...]
Read More about Ontario home builders urge faster approvals, harmonized green building standardsGTA new home sales dipped in 2022, affected by interest rates, monetary policy
Posted: Jan 27th, 2023In: ConstructionNewsAccording to the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), 2022 saw the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) experience the lowest level of new home sales since 2018. Altus Group, BILD’s official source for new home[...]
Read More about GTA new home sales dipped in 2022, affected by interest rates, monetary policyPierre Poilievre: A look at the new Conservative leader’s key campaign promises
Posted: Sep 13th, 2022In: ConstructionNewsOTTAWA – Pierre Poilievre was elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada on Saturday night, a definitive first-ballot victory after a campaign that focused on securing more “freedom” for Canadians. Here[...]
Read More about Pierre Poilievre: A look at the new Conservative leader’s key campaign promisesPreventing the collapse of partially-constructed new homes
Posted: Sep 1st, 2022In: ConstructionNewsPhoto: Peel Regional Police on Twitter (2 homes damaged on Quintette Close in Brampton. No injuries reported. Officers reported strong winds + rain at time – March 16, 2016) By Sarah Stevenson, P.Eng., Ph.D. Candidate[...]
Read More about Preventing the collapse of partially-constructed new homesRecord-setting year for residential construction industry: CHBA report
Posted: Jun 25th, 2022In: ConstructionNewsThe Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) has released its annual report on the performance of Canada’s residential construction industry, which according to the association, details a record-setting year for the industry in its contribution to[...]
Read More about Record-setting year for residential construction industry: CHBA reportAlberta housing starts rebound to 2015 levels as oil prices surge
Posted: Jun 21st, 2022In: ConstructionNewsCALGARY – Alberta’s cities are once again abuzz with the sound of hammers and saws as surging oil prices fuel a fresh building boom in the province. According to Statistics Canada, housing starts in Alberta,[...]
Read More about Alberta housing starts rebound to 2015 levels as oil prices surgeHome Building, Construction and RE Groups Congratulate Ford’s PC Party
Posted: Jun 3rd, 2022In: ConstructionNewsVarious construction, home building and real estate organizations have come forward and congratulated Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford and the PC’s for being re-elected. The Progressive Conservatives cruised to a second majority government Thursday. Doug Ford’s[...]
Read More about Home Building, Construction and RE Groups Congratulate Ford’s PC PartyGTA new home market slows down in April: BILD
Posted: May 25th, 2022In: ConstructionNewsThe GTA new home market showed signs of slowing down in April from the exceptionally strong pace of the past year, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) announced today. Total April new home[...]
Read More about GTA new home market slows down in April: BILDOREA Calls on Provincial Parties to Prioritize Housing Policies
Posted: May 15th, 2022In: ConstructionNewsAccording to the Ontario Real Estate Association, with the Canadian dream of home ownership on life support in Ontario, Ontario REALTORS are calling on all political parties and candidates running in the 2022 Ontario election[...]
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