Economic

US adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes

WASHINGTON - America's employers added a sizzling 517,000 jobs in January, a sur...

Economic , US News February 3, 2023

Your top DCN headlines: Jan. 30 to Feb. 3

Your top DCN headlines this week cover industry reaction to the passing of long-...

Associations , Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour February 3, 2023

Forecast panellists optimistic about prospects for construction growth

Panellists at a recent construction forecast event expressed both short-term and...

Economic , Infrastructure February 2, 2023

Era of Construction Bid Prices Chasing Material Cost Increases Nearing End

Graph 1 below shows the moderation in construction material costs that has been...

Economic February 1, 2023

RESCON budget submission urges action on Ontario’s desperate housing situation

VAUGHAN, ONT. — A provincial budget submission made by the Residential Construct...

Economic , Labour February 1, 2023

Bird acquires Trinity Communication Services

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Bird Construction Inc. is acquiring Ontario-based Trinity Co...

Economic February 1, 2023

Canadian economy grew slightly in November, expected to slow further

OTTAWA - The Canadian economy grew slightly in November and looks to have stalle...

Economic February 1, 2023

What is Driving Population Gains in Canada’s Major Cities?

Statistics Canada has just released population estimates for sub-provincial area...

Economic January 30, 2023

Great Gulf names new highrise executive

TORONTO — Toronto-based Great Gulf Group has announced the appointment of Neil V...

Economic January 30, 2023

Cegerco president builds a strong succession plan

The business world is notorious for poorly developed succession plans but in the...

Economic January 30, 2023

Guckes: Headline inflation fails to capture large price shifts in construction

On January 12, 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its results for Dec...

Economic January 26, 2023

Guckes: Construction wage growth retakes title for fastest rising cost

Hourly construction wage data recorded a 5.8% annual gain in December 2022, acco...

Economic January 26, 2023

Statistics Canada says wholesale sales up 0.5 per cent in November at $83.8B

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales rose 0.5 per cent month over mon...

Economic January 23, 2023

George Brown College, CILTNA partner to create opportunities for supply chain grads

TORONTO — George Brown College’s (GBC) School of Continuing Education and The Ch...

Economic January 23, 2023

RLB reports positive growth for GTA construction in 2022

TORONTO — The first half of 2023 should be strong for the Greater Toronto Area (...

Economic January 19, 2023

Co-operators new Guelph HQ achieves zero carbon design standard

GUELPH, ONT. — Co-operators has announced its new head office in Guelph, Ont., c...

Economic , Projects January 19, 2023

2022 Toronto housing starts highest in a decade

OTTAWA — Housing starts in the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) concluded...

Economic January 19, 2023

FedDev invests over $5 million in Windsor-Essex manufacturing industry

OLDCASTLE, ONT. — FedDev Ontario is investing more than $5.3 million for two Win...

Economic January 19, 2023

CREA predicts 2023 home sales to edge down 0.5% from 2022 mark

OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) says it expects home sales...

Economic January 18, 2023

Morguard forecasts continued strength in multi-suite residential rentals

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — A new 2023 commercial real estate forecast report released b...

Economic January 17, 2023

Home prices in Q4 down year over year, first decline since end of 2008

TORONTO — A report by Royal LePage says the median price of a home in Canada in...

Economic January 17, 2023

Top 10 major upcoming library and museum construction projects – U.S. – January 2023

The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming library and museum constr...

Economic , US News January 16, 2023

Ritchie Bros. Financial reaches milestone

VANCOUVER — Ritchie Bros. Financial Services has announced it has surpassed US$1...

Economic January 16, 2023

Daniels highlights social impact achievements

TORONTO — Toronto-based developer Daniels Corporation has released its second an...

Economic January 16, 2023

Bimbo Canada to build tortilla production line in Hamilton

HAMILTON, ONT. — Toronto-based bakery Bimbo Canada has announced it will build a...

Economic January 16, 2023

Top 10 major upcoming Oil & Gas and Electric Power & Communications construction projects – Canada – January 2023

The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Oil & Gas and Electri...

Economic January 13, 2023

Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – November 2022

The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Can...

Economic , Projects January 13, 2023

Algonquin slashes quarterly dividend, plans $1B more in asset sales

OAKVILLE, ONT. — Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp. slashed its dividend by 40...

Economic , Resource January 13, 2023

Your top DCN headlines: Jan. 9 to 13

Your top DCN headlines this week cover news another sewage spill has been uncove...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , OH&S January 13, 2023

Canada cheers USMCA win as Trudeau wraps Mexico visit singing praises of free trade

MEXICO CITY - Canada and Mexico basked Wednesday in the glow of a major trade wi...

Economic , Government , US News January 13, 2023

Strong Immigration Belies Canada’s Hostile Economic Outlook

Following a gain of 285,000 individuals in the second quarter of 2022, Canada’s...

Economic January 11, 2023

Insurance Essentials: How to know if you need installation floater insurance

  Before tackling your next renovation or new build project, take the time...

Economic January 11, 2023

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