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U.S. homebuilding increased more than expected in November and permits for future home construction surged to a 12-1/2-year high as lower mortgage rates continue to boost the housing market and support the broader economy. The economy’s near-term prospects were…

Construction giant EllisDon is building a state-of-the-art plant in Stoney Creek to make steel-ribbed offices and other building blocks that can be stacked like Lego on a construction site. Up to a million square feet of prefabricated and fully…

Being green and eco-friendly is the latest trend in architecture and the best one in our opinion. We’ve been using concrete for too long and we’re starting to forget that there are alternatives. Today we’re exploring those alternatives and checking out…

Several downtown councillors are calling for more coordination on construction projects in the core in hopes of proactively boosting efficiency and road safety. Two member motions are heading to council this week, and both cite the need for better…

When it comes to designing a neighborhood, you might say it takes a village. Urban planners, architects, developers, and city officials all have to work together to create a space that will serve its community best. And all of…

Ottawa, ON, December 16, 2019 – Statistics released today by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales continued to edge higher in November 2019. Highlights: National home sales rose 0.6% month-over-month (m-o-m) basis in November. Actual (not…

In his years working with Permit Services at the City of Guelph, program manager Nicholas Rosenberg has seen people apply for building permits in all kinds of ways, but come Jan. 1 his department will only be accepting applications…

This was a record-breaking year for tall buildings. Around the world, more supertall buildings (defined as 980 feet or taller) were completed in 2019 than in any year prior. This year’s total, 26, was markedly higher than last year’s total of…

Graywood Developments is commemorating their fourth groundbreaking of the year with the start of construction at SCOUT Condos. Together with Graywood’s neighbouring SCOOP Condos, SCOUT helped spark the ongoing revitalization seen along St. Clair West – a diverse and…

OTTAWA, December 16, 2019 – The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is displeased to learn that the Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal brought forward by contractor, J. Cote & Son Excavating. Last week’s decision effectively upholds the use of…

The Japanese city of Hiroshima plans to knock down two buildings that survived the 1945 atomic bomb – but some locals want them preserved as landmarks. The two blocks – built in 1913 – were first used as a military…

The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) and the Hydronics Industry Alliance – Commercial (HIA-C), a committee of the RPA, announced today that the H2O Accepted website is now live at www.h2oaccepted.org. H2O Accepted is a new initiative of the HIA-C, designed to showcase…

For years, construction workers have faced the risk of being ostracized, bullied or fired over their sexual orientation or gender identity. After a lengthy job search in 2008, Jackie Richter, who was transitioning from male to female at the…

The scenic Toronto waterfront is experiencing rapid redevelopment and making it more accessible for residents and visitors. The neighbourhood used to be purely industrial and has been starting to feature stunning condos, retail, entertainment and more. It is a very desirable…

Sub-metering is subject to rigorous requirements, exacting standards, and continuous review and oversight,” says Ephram Spiegelman, VP Sales & Marketing at Enercare Connections, Canada’s largest non-utility sub-metering provider. “Because sub-metering providers like Enercare Connections issue utility bills to tenants and residents…