B.C. safety agency moves to cut risks for construction cranes after fatal accidents
British Columbia’s worker safety agency is moving to “address gaps” in construction crane safety after recent accidents, including fatalities. A collapsed construction crane rests on a building in Kelowna, B.C., Monday, July 12, 2021. THE […]
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Ontario considers housing data revisions after municipal concerns of undercounting
New homes are constructed in Ottawa on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Ontario is considering revising its tallies of how many homes are built in cities and towns across the province, after some complained that undercounting […]
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Canada sees robust investment in manufacturing facilities and data centers: Report
The International construction market survey (ICMS) 2024 report from Turner & Townsend, revealed that the worldwide shift towards deglobalization and nearshoring of manufacturing is particularly impacting markets in North America. According to the report, North American markets […]
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How The Canadian Housing Market Is Impacting Contractors
The housing market in Canada is witnessing a dynamic shift as the construction of new homes and larger apartment and condo developments gains momentum nationwide. While investment in housing has dropped in recent years, we’re […]
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ICI Investment Steady; Inflation Cools Modestly: OCS
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh from Pexels A recent economic report by the Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) revealed that investment in building construction for ICI was little changed from February but increased 6.8 per cent year-over-year. According […]
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