Developers are struggling in Toronto’s hot housing market
The hottest housing market in the world is facing a reckoning. Toronto-area land prices have gotten so high that developers are struggling to build new homes that people can afford. Buyers are no longer lining up, despite discounts and incentives. The cost…
Art gallery construction lawsuit targets Saskatoon company
The company hired to build Saskatoon’s new art gallery is preparing for a potential lawsuit by the city and blames a Saskatoon company for construction delays, court documents show. London, Ont.-based EllisDon Corporation, which was contracted by the City of Saskatoon…
Ten directors named to new Canada Infrastructure Bank
The federal government has named 10 individuals to the board of the new Canada Infrastructure Bank, including some with Liberal connections. The government noted that the appointments include an equal number of men and women and “reflect Canada’s linguistic, cultural, and…
BIM, data and the future of construction
Stefan Mordue gives the impression of a man constantly on the go. A chartered architect at 25 who took on a masters in construction project management via distance learning, he has turned a fascination with technology, process and information management into…
CREA: Canadian home sales edge up again in October
Ottawa, ON, November 15, 2017 – According to statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national home sales posted a modest monthly increase in October but remain below levels recorded one year ago. Highlights: National home sales rose 0.9%…