{"id":33006,"date":"2025-10-30T11:24:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T18:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/construction-defies-downturn-reports-cca\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T11:24:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T18:24:08","slug":"construction-defies-downturn-reports-cca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/construction-defies-downturn-reports-cca\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction defies downturn, reports CCA"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Canadian Construction Association’s fall economic report suggests the construction industry is holding strong, with growth continuing despite rising costs and trade uncertainty.<\/p>\n

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While Canada\u2019s economy contracted in the second quarter of the year, the construction industry continued to post gains, according to the fall 2025 Construction Quarterly Economic Insights report from the Canadian Construction Association (CCA). The construction sector grew by 0.24 per cent, outpacing the broader economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cCanada\u2019s construction industry continues to show remarkable resilience, but that is not without its challenges,\u201d said Rodrigue Gilbert, CCA\u2019s president. \u201cWe\u2019re seeing growth in construction activity, fueled by the federal government\u2019s nation-building focus, but rising costs, workforce shortages, and trade uncertainty are making it harder for companies to plan, bid and deliver projects that Canadians depend on.\u201d<\/p>\n

CCA\u2019s economic report warns that new \u201cBuy Canadian\u201d procurement rules for federal projects, which are expected to take effect in November, could have mixed effects on project timelines and costs. CCA emphasizes that consultation with downstream industries, including construction, is critical to ensuring that domestic sourcing policies strengthen rather than constrain Canada\u2019s ability to build.<\/p>\n

\u201cBuilding strong communities, trade corridors, and critical infrastructure remains a national priority and a priority for our industry, but protectionism adds friction to that mission,\u201d said Gilbert. \u201cWe need coordinated trade, procurement and investment policies that make it easier to build, not harder.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, CCA anticipates that rate cuts from the Bank of Canada and the launch of Build Canada Homes could provide a modest lift to residential construction and housing-infrastructure in late 2025. However, weaker pre-sales and regional disparities, especially in Ontario and British Columbia, signal that the road to sustained recovery remains uneven.<\/p>\n

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