Construction employment rebounds in August
Employment growth in August. (Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey (3701), table 14-10-0355-01.) A 34,000 position jump in construction helped … Read more
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Make Health a Priority for Construction Workers: Here is How!
Introduction Many professions require no physical activity, which can be a blessing and a curse. However, a few occupations that … Read more
Google plans $600M data center in Mesa, Arizona
Dive Brief: Google will build a $600 million data center facility in Mesa, Arizona, according to a company press release … Read more
39- and 40-Storey Towers Proposed at Keele and 7 in Vaughan
Vaughan is experiencing a surge in urban transformation, with high-rise developments dotting the formerly low-rise landscape in several pockets across … Read more
Greenwich plans to put homeless in 154 sq ft flats
Planning officers are recommending proposals to divide a two-storey building in a prime residential street in the London borough into … Read more
Canadian home prices forecasted to be flat this fall amid high interest rates: report
Sept. 7, 2023 – A new Re/Max Canada report forecasts the country’s real estate market will soften this fall with … Read more
Probe of Florida building collapse that killed 98 to be completed by June 2025, US investigators say
The probe into the 2021 collapse of a beachfront condominium building that killed 98 people in South Florida should be … Read more
July permits dip after strong June
Building permits, July 2023. (Source: Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0066-01, Building permits, by type of structure and type of work.) A … Read more
Older homes contributed to Hawaii fire’s destruction
Dive Brief: Older, dense construction with little fire resistance helped the Lahaina, Hawaii, fire to rapidly spread, creating the seventh … Read more
Shoring Advances at Cielo Condos Site, Bulk Excavation Scheduled This Month
As we move into autumn, Cielo Condos in Toronto’s vibrant Annex neighbourhood continues to make significant strides. Located at 300 Bloor … Read more
J Tomlinson went down owing £17m to supply chain
The Nottingham based contractor went into administration in July. The scale of its debts has been documented in an update … Read more
Canada and Yukon governments allocate $8.32M for affordable housing expansion
Sept. 6, 2023 – The Governments of Canada and the Yukon are providing $8.32 million to build at least nine … Read more