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New National Model Codes released: Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes

By:Building .caPosted: Apr 7th, 2022In: ConstructionNews

The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) released the 2020 National Model Codes, which includes the National Building Code of Canada 2020, the National Fire Code of Canada 2020, the National Plumbing Code[...]

Canadian economy expected to grow despite environment: Turner and Townsend report

By:Building .caPosted: Mar 14th, 2022In: ConstructionNews

Turner and Townsend has released its 2022 Canadian Construction Market Intelligence Report. The report assesses the market conditions at the national and individual provincial level. According to its findings, Canada’s economy is expected to[...]

Builders issue worry about timely pre-application consultation resources

By:Building .caPosted: Feb 15th, 2022In: ConstructionNews

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) issues its concerns regarding the City of Toronto’s pre-application consultations. The organization states that it is worried that the city might not have the resources that are necessary[...]

Hurdles ahead: Uncovering future challenges faced by the AEC industry

By:Building .caPosted: Nov 15th, 2021In: ConstructionNews

Photo by Nick van den Berg on Unsplash Hundreds of millions more people will settle in the world’s cities in the coming decades. Artificial intelligence will continue to transform every aspect of our lives. Buildings,[...]

MZOs necessary due to speed of approvals: RESCON

By:Building .caPosted: Sep 18th, 2021In: ConstructionNews

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) has issued a statement voicing it’s disappointed at a recent Ontario Divisional Court ruling which indicates that the provincial government erred in failing to consult the public on[...]

Immigrants ‘fundamental’ to tackling Canada’s shortage in skilled trade workers

By:Building .caPosted: Aug 16th, 2021In: ConstructionNews

With its most recent budget, the Canadian government has greased the skids to get the country back to pre-pandemic growth rates. Its biggest commitment is a $180 billion infrastructure plan that promises everything from overdue[...]

Don’t Call it a Comeback: Toronto’s downtown core never went anywhere

By:Building .caPosted: Jun 5th, 2021In: ConstructionNews

The first quarter of 2020 was an incredible time for development in Toronto. Developers were bullish and prime development land was scarce. Unfortunately, the pandemic swiftly followed, and many developers, equity providers and purchasers hit[...]

BMO Centre Expansion at Stampede Park breaks ground

By:Building .caPosted: May 6th, 2021In: ConstructionNews

The Calgary Stampede, together with Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC), is breaking ground on the new facility on Stampede Park—a $500M project in Calgary’s developing Culture + Entertainment District. Rendering courtesy of Stantec The Calgary[...]

Federal infrastructure bank can’t meet funding plans without spending spree, PBO says

By:Building .caPosted: Apr 30th, 2021In: ConstructionNews

OTTAWA – A federal infrastructure financing agency might not meet its near-term plan to fund projects more quickly to foster economic recovery, says a new report by the parliamentary budget officer. As it stands, the budget office[...]

B.C. puts $2B toward low interest loans for builders of affordable housing

By:Building .caPosted: Apr 17th, 2021In: ConstructionNews

VICTORIA — The B.C. government is investing $2 billion in a low-interest loan program for builders of affordable housing. Housing Minister David Eby said Thursday the financing will be offered to private developers and community[...]