U.S. Nonresidential Construction Starts Jump to Record $77.2 Billion in May

  Key Points May 2025 Nonresidential US Construction Starts were $77.2 bill...

Economic June 20, 2025

Parliament set to rise today, with MPs to vote on controversial major projects bill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects and internal trade bill wil...

Government June 20, 2025

Steel industry groups say Carney’s retaliatory plan for U.S. tariffs ‘falls short’

OTTAWA — The Canadian Steel Producers Association and United Steelworkers Union...

Associations June 20, 2025

Doug Ford apologizes over ‘hat in hand’ comment about First Nations

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has apologized for saying First Nations shou...

Government June 20, 2025

Removing GST and HST on all new housing would stir the market

Ontario builders appreciate that the federal government has taken steps to cut s...

Economic June 20, 2025

Budget watchdog says he’s in the dark on Ottawa’s fiscal targets

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer said he can't properly assess whether...

Government June 20, 2025

Beaverton modular housing project takes inspiration from Scandinavian cottage

BEAVERTON, ONT. — A key design driver behind a new modular affordable housing pr...

Projects June 20, 2025

Up to 4.8 million new homes needed over next decade to restore affordability: CMHC

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says up to 4.8 million new homes will...

Economic June 20, 2025

Texas stops providing new funding for border wall construction

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Texas has stopped putting new money toward building a U.S.-Mexic...

US News June 20, 2025

New $150M residential project launches in Montreal’s Saint-Michel District

MONTREAL — Groupe HD, in partnership with Kastello Immobilier and CPD Immobilier...

Projects June 20, 2025

Trade with China booming amid U.S. tariff war: Port of Montreal

MONTREAL — The Port of Montreal says trade with China is surging amid the U.S. t...

Economic June 20, 2025

Canada announces measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada is taking steps to protect the steel and aluminum industries wit...

Government June 19, 2025

Rebuilding one of the nation’s oldest Black churches begins at Juneteenth ceremony

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. — A ceremonial groundbreaking is being held today for the rebu...

US News June 19, 2025

Carney’s contentious major projects bill clears committee

OTTAWA — Running roughshod over the environment. Spawning the next Idle No More...

Government June 19, 2025

Doug Ford says he treats First Nations ‘like gold’ but they ‘keep coming hat in hand’

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is willing to give First Nations wha...

Government June 19, 2025

950 King: Rejuvenating the Palace Arms Hotel, providing rental housing

TORONTO – A heritage commemoration project in downtown Toronto is slated to prov...

Projects June 19, 2025

Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of US Steel after sealing national security agreement

HARRISBURG, Pa.  — Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel said Wednesday they have finalize...

US News June 19, 2025

Construction sector ramping up tech investments to address labour gap: KPMG survey

TORONTO — A new survey says most Canadian construction companies are still copin...

Economic June 19, 2025

No impact to Toronto’s green standard under new Ontario law, city staff says

TORONTO — A newly released report from city staff says Toronto still has the aut...

Government June 19, 2025

COCA honours stalwarts with 50th anniversary awards

The Council of Ontario Construction Associations has presented special 50th anni...

Associations June 19, 2025

Rebel Architects: From Venice to the World Stage

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — A 12-part documentary is launching in July that highlights...

US News June 19, 2025

Carney guided the G7 through the ‘diplomatic Rockies,’ says expert

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a successful performance hosting...

Government June 18, 2025

East Harbour Transit Hub bustling with construction activity

TORONTO — The Ontario government has officially started construction on the East...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects June 18, 2025

Construction tender awarded for new animal centre in Collingwood

COLLINGWOOD, ONT. – A tender has been awarded to Bertram Construction for the bu...

Projects June 18, 2025

N.S. government says new rules for mining projects will speed up approvals

HALIFAX -  Nova Scotia's government is streamlining the approval process for pot...

Government , Infrastructure , Resource June 18, 2025

The stunning 21st century transformation of London’s historic Kings Cross

Kings Cross in central London is one the best known areas of Britain. With a 20...

Projects June 18, 2025

City of Toronto breaks ground on net-zero aquatic facility in North York

TORONTO - Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and other representatives were on hand recen...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects June 18, 2025

Ontario announces millions in funding for various community, recreation centre upgrades

LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ONT. — The Ontario government has made numerous announcements...

Government , Projects June 18, 2025

Monitoring government inventory levels for savings

As a rule, governments have tended to maintain large quantities of inventory bec...

Government June 17, 2025

Ground breaks for new $71M Oakville high school

To support current and projected student enrolment growth in north Oakville, the...

Infrastructure June 17, 2025

NASA’s Exploration Park launches new era for Johnson Space Center

The significance of Exploration Park, NASA’s new 240-acre development near the J...

US News June 17, 2025

Some 30 per cent more Quebec homes to be in flood zones when new mapping takes effect

MONTREAL — The number of Quebec homes located in flood zones will likely increas...

Government June 17, 2025

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