Determinants of U.S. and Canadian Homebuilding Not Homogeneous
The month-to-month descending path of U.S. housing starts due to progressive increases in interest/mortgage rates and shock-inducing new and resale … Read more
Technology
Global Market Scan: The construction industry under an ESG microscope
In addition to using profitability as a measure of success, the public and many investors are now looking at ESG … Read more
Quebec Approaching 2024 with a Foot on the Brakes
Quebec’s housing market is bearing the brunt of the steady increase in interest rates over the past year- and-a-half which … Read more
NDP ask Ontario auditor to probe urban land expansions in wake of Greenbelt report
TORONTO — Ontario New Democrats are asking the auditor general’s office to investigate the province’s expansion of some municipal boundaries. … Read more
No firm end date for Eglinton Crosstown LRT as defects and deficiencies persist
Metrolinx was expected provide an opening date for the much-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT during a project update Sept. 27, but … Read more
RAIC reflects on dark days during Truth and Reconciliation sessions
Canadian architects and allies spent a sobering three hours this week digesting the role the profession has played in the … Read more
Reno casino expansion plan includes new arena that could be University of Nevada basketball home
RENO, NV. – The University of Nevada’s basketball team could have a new off-campus home by 2026 under an ambitious … Read more
Ontario will not compensate Greenbelt developers, housing minister says
TORONTO – Ontario Housing Minister Paul Calandra says the province will not compensate developers whose lands are going back in … Read more
Suicide prevention in construction: advocates cheer progress
ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News explores two peer suicide prevention initiatives based in St. Louis as part of our reporting … Read more
Feds unlock another $20 billion for low-cost rental construction financing: Freeland
OTTAWA – Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is unlocking another $20 billion in low-cost financing for the … Read more
Worker killed at temporary Vegas Strip auto race grandstand construction site identified
LAS VEGAS – A worker who died during the weekend of an injury received at a temporary Formula One Las … Read more
Crown withdraws charges against construction company in fatal Barrie crash
BARRIE, ONT. — Criminal charges against a construction company in a crash north of Toronto that killed six young people … Read more