The Toronto Green Roof Bylaw, which made Toronto the first city in North America to legislate mandatory green roofs when it was adopted in May 2009, has been quietly repealed by the provincial government via an order-in-council. The requirement previously […]
As youth unemployment reaches its highest level in 15 years, government and industry leaders say Canada’s construction sector could provide an immediate path to work for thousands of young people. Recent Statistics Canada data shows unemployment among those aged 15
Canada’s housing market has entered a sharp slowdown, with new-home sales and starts falling across major centres and developers pausing projects. The slump is raising a related concern for industry and policymakers: momentum on sustainable housing could stall just as
The federal government has formally launched Build Canada Homes, a new housing agency tasked with tackling affordability challenges through large-scale construction projects that emphasize speed, sustainability and Canadian-made materials. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the agency will begin work
A landmark housing development at LeBreton Flats will soon be powered by an advanced system that captures energy from the city’s wastewater. The Odenak project, consisting of two residential towers with 600 units, will use Canadian-made technology from SHARC Energy
The federal government has unveiled new details of its Build Canada Homes (BCH) initiative, a housing entity designed to accelerate affordable housing development, reduce costs and prioritize Canadian-made materials. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who made housing a central issue during
Residential construction is undergoing notable regional changes, with the latest data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) showing a shift away from major urban centres like Toronto and Montreal towards the Prairie provinces and secondary markets in Quebec.
Average Lawn Cutting Cost in Canada Cost Guide With Specific Pricing for Provinces, Various Services and Different Sized Lawns Published: Keeping a lawn well-maintained is an essential part of home care, but not every homeowner has the time, equipment or
If you’re planning a major landscaping project, driveway upgrade, or new construction, you’re probably wondering: how much does a truckload of gravel actually cost? Gravel is one of the most versatile and in-demand materials in construction, used for everything from
President Trump’s renewed attacks on offshore wind energy have caused concern throughout the American renewable energy sector, but Canadian industry experts see opportunity in the fallout. With Trump halting federal leasing for offshore wind and fast-tracking fossil fuel development, the
