Ontario builders slam Doug Ford’s ‘political football’ housing plan
Ontario builders and developers say the Doug Ford government has “overcorrected” when it comes to their housing plan, which they argue amounts to “political football.” In a public letter released Thursday, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD)—which represents more than…
Canadian building construction investment rises in October
In October, Statistics Canada revealed a 2.7% surge in building construction investment, reaching $19.4 billion. Residential development experienced a notable 3.9% growth, totaling $13.4 billion, while non-residential investment remained stable at $6.0 billion. Key Highlights: Residential building construction escalated by 3.9%…
Canadian housing starts continue to trend higher in November
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports a notable rise in the six-month trend of housing starts, reaching 257,777 units in November, a 0.7% increase from October’s 255,876 units. This trend, a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual…
Green IT: Sustainable Information Technologies
The automotive industry is not alone in its attempt to successively reduce the emission levels on our planet, in this case through the introduction of electric cars. Those responsible for the IT sector can also use cloud computing, server virtualization or…