Economic
Global EV Growth and the Related Need for Charging Infrastructure
Global EV Growth and the Related Need for Charging Infrastructure
Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly replacing conventional cars and becoming mainstream. In 2023, 14 million new electric cars were added globally, bringing the total number of EVs on the roads to around 40 million. According to the International Energy A...
Economic
Will increasing the supply of housing make it more affordable?
Canada has a serious shortage of housing that is affordable, defined as 30 per c...
Economic
Saskatchewan building permits on the rise
REGINA — The latest numbers from Statistics Canada are showing continued growth...
Economic
Housing starts rise from last month, up eight per cent in November: CMHC
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing start...
Economic
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Global EV Growth and the Related Need for Charging Infrastructure
Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly replacing conventional cars and becoming mai...
Economic
Will increasing the supply of housing make it more affordable?
Canada has a serious shortage of housing that is affordable, defined as 30 per c...
Economic
Saskatchewan building permits on the rise
REGINA — The latest numbers from Statistics Canada are showing continued growth...
Economic
Housing starts rise from last month, up eight per cent in November: CMHC
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing start...
Economic
Guckes navigates financial volatility in construction during Buildings Show
In the economic headwinds buffeting Canada, the construction industry needs to h...
Economic
Business Council report states B.C. faces ‘economic plateau’ as megaprojects wrap up
VANCOUVER — The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) has released its las...
Economic
Vancouver Empty Homes Tax continues to show results for rental housing supply
VANCOUVER – According to data released in the 2023 Empty Homes Tax Annual Report...
Economic
Supply gains drive home sales increase in Calgary as benchmark price up 3.5%: board
CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says November home sales were similar to...
Economic
Morguard states stable growth to persist in multi-suite residential market in Q3 2024
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Morguard's 2024 Economic Outlook and Market Fundamentals Thi...
Economic
A mixed bag: Canadian rental developer sentiment varies from region to region
OTTAWA — The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) 2024 Canadian Rent...
Economic
Global Market Scan: Rooftop Power — The Role of Residential Solar in Energy Transition
The future of the current energy transition that is underway will depend on how...
Economic
Lowering CO2 in Cement and Steel: Global Trends and Tech Challenges
Cement and steel manufacturing are among the world’s most energy-intensive indus...
Economic
Business Council of B.C. report urges fiscal reform as new government takes shape
VICTORIA — A new report from the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) is...
Economic
Habitat for Humanity housing survey highlights Canada’s deepening housing crisis
TORONTO — Habitat for Humanity Canada’s third annual Affordable Housing Survey r...
Economic
AtkinsRéalis touts ‘nuclear prowess’ amid record backlog, reports Q3 revenue up
TORONTO — AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. continued to tout its nuclear business as one...
Economic
8,000 visitors anticipated for the 2025 Canadian Concrete Expo in Mississauga
Even before pre-registration opened on Nov. 15, the Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE)...
Economic , Technology
CHBA reports homebuilder sentiment continues to decline across Canada
OTTAWA — Ontario and B.C. were highlighted as areas with particularly dire circu...
Economic
Where are the U.S. construction spending dollars coming from?
Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇåion industry analysts are often asked about the breakdown of constructi...
Economic
Pembina Pipeline seeing increased interest from potential Cedar LNG suppliers: CEO
CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it has seen an uptick in interest from pot...
Economic , Resource
Your top JOC headlines: Nov. 4 to 8
Your top JOC headlines this week feature news construction is slated to start on...
Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour
Fraser Valley home sales increase for first time in five months
SURREY, B.C. — The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board is reporting 1,330 sales in O...
Economic
Business groups say B.C. port stoppage will hurt companies, Canadian economy
VANCOUVER — Business groups say the work stoppage at B.C. ports is the latest in...
Economic , Labour
Expect Renovation Costs to Further Cool Following Post-COVID Surge
Spending on residential renovation makes up just over a third of total residenti...
Economic
CentrePort announces new chair for the board of directors
WINNIPEG — CentrePort Canada Inc. has appointed Shreeraj Patel, vice-president o...
Economic
Chris Gower named president and CEO of PCL Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇåion
EDMONTON, ALTA. — Chris Gower has been appointed president and CEO of  PCL Const...
Economic
Your top JOC headlines: Oct. 28 to Nov. 1
Your top JOC headlines this week feature news the first of six units has begun g...
Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects
BCCA warns of declining investment in major B.C. projects in latest stat pack
VICTORIA, B.C. - The British Columbia Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇåion Association (BCCA) is soundi...
Associations , Economic
Global Market Scan: Global Interest Rates and Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇåion Sector Fallouts
Since COVID, global construction companies have become increasingly concerned ab...
Economic
Is Drop in Business Openings Temporary or Permanent?
The number of business openings in Canada fell by -2.2% in June. This was their...
Economic
Building investment edged up in August
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada has reported that investment in building construction...
Economic
Calgary office space Q3 activity climbs
CALGARY – Calgary office space showed positive growth in Q3 2024 with downtown l...
Economic
Vancouver industrial real estate vacancy surpasses three per cent
VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver’s industrial market has surpassed three per cent for...
Economic
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Trudeau shuffles cabinet as his Liberal government faces new election threat
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is adding eight fresh faces to his cabine...
Government
Alberta government’s Green Line report raises feasibility questions: Gondek
CALGARY — A report on the Alberta government's proposed alignment for Calgary's...
Infrastructure
Canadian carbon removal company scores US$40M grant from fund backed by Bill Gates
CALGARY, ALTA. — A Montreal-based company building a Canadian test site for carb...
Resource
Light House launches new initiative to tackle construction plastics
VANCOUVER — The Light House organization has launched a new initiative aimed at...
Resource
Sharon Giffen appointed to WorkSafeBC’s board of directors
VICTORIA — A new director has been selected for appointment to WorkSafeBC's gove...
OH&S
Will increasing the supply of housing make it more affordable?
Canada has a serious shortage of housing that is affordable, defined as 30 per c...
Economic
Tariff threats cast a shadow over U.S. reliance on Canada for the majority of its oil imports
NEW YORK — The U.S. increasingly relies on Canadian crude oil to meet domestic d...
US News
Trudeau to shuffle cabinet Friday as pressure for him to resign remains
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet on Friday mornin...
Government
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