Economic

1,000-Word Charts: U.S. and Canada’s Foreign Trade – May 2021

Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...

Economic July 26, 2021

First Notice: Aecon’s second quarter results; Hamilton housing; Calgary home prices

  Strong second quarter for Aecon Aecon Group Inc. yesterday reported res...

Economic , Projects , US News July 23, 2021

Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – June 2021

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

Economic July 22, 2021

First Notice: Johnson Controls, DND partnership; natural disaster program intake; highways program

  Johnson Controls, DND form partnership for CFB Kingston work  The Depar...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects July 22, 2021

1,000-Word Chart: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims – as of July 17, 2021

Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...

Economic , US News July 22, 2021

Surety Corner: Is your bond company slowing your growth? Part 3

In the third segment of Is your bond company slowing your growth? we are continu...

Economic July 22, 2021

Altus Group reports commercial real estate market on the rise in Canada

TORONTO—According to Altus Group’s latest blog posts, the commercial real estate...

Economic , Others July 22, 2021

Crozier Consulting Engineers’ new employee housing benefit a big hit

Like many Ontario 30-year-olds, Ian Blechta has worked hard during his fledgling...

Economic July 22, 2021

PPI Measures of Construction Material Costs are Still Shouting Warnings

This article focuses on the latest U.S. building material cost increases as laid...

Economic , US News July 21, 2021

First Notice: SNC-Lavalin overseas; Newfoundland gold; Durham housing

  SNC-Lavalin signs U.K. sustainability contract SNC-Lavalin today announ...

Economic , Government , Labour , Projects July 21, 2021

1,000-Word Chart: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims – as of July 10, 2021

Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...

Economic , US News July 20, 2021

U.S. construction employment struggles to recover

ARLINGTON, VA. — U.S. construction employment in June remained below the levels...

Economic , US News July 20, 2021

10 Mid-July Economic Nuggets

Much is continuing to happen on the economic front. Let’s dig right in wi...

Economic July 19, 2021

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in Canada slowed in June

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing start...

Economic July 19, 2021

Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Politicians must put in place real climate-correcting policies

For the first time in history, we are witnessing first-hand in real-time how hum...

Economic , Government July 16, 2021

Big, But Also Odd, Jobs Gain for Canada in June

In June, Canada added nearly a quarter of a million net new jobs, according to...

Economic July 15, 2021

First Notice: Halifax transit upgrade; Progressive partnership; Cordelio financing

  National home sales declined in June Statistics released today by the C...

Economic , Infrastructure , Resource July 15, 2021

Labour shortages + high material costs + strong demand = more pressure on house prices

This snapshot focuses on the persisting impact of the post-pandemic surge of res...

Economic July 14, 2021

First Notice: Halifax housing; B.C. protest; Gaspe hosts PM

  More RHI funding for Halifax  The federal government today announced $1...

Economic , Government , Projects , Resource July 14, 2021

U.S. Industry Snapshot – June’s Nonresidential Construction Starts +14% M/M, But -11% YTD

ConstructConnect announced today that June 2021's volume of construction starts,...

Economic , US News July 13, 2021

McIntosh Perry appoints new members to senior management team

WOODBRIDGE, ONT. - McIntosh Perry recently appointed two new members to its seni...

Economic July 13, 2021

Top 10 major upcoming Alberta and British Columbia construction projects – Canada – July 2021

The accompanying tables shows the top 10 major upcoming Alberta and British C...

Economic July 12, 2021

Top 10 major upcoming entertainment facility and stadium-arena construction projects – U.S. – July 2021

The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming entertainment facility...

Economic , US News July 12, 2021

Ontario funds COVID protection, relief projects in Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY, ONT. —The Ontario government has announced spending of $3.8 million...

Economic , Government July 12, 2021

First Notice: Ottawa projects; employment rises; Spiritleaf grows

      COVID stream funding supports Ottawa projects The government...

Economic , Infrastructure July 9, 2021

What are the Stock Markets Saying? Investor Confidence is Riding High

Investment in the private sector, of which construction activity is a key compon...

Economic July 8, 2021

Surety Corner: Is your bond company slowing your growth? Part two

The last edition of Surety Corner introduced the topic of bond limits, what migh...

Economic , Projects July 8, 2021

First Notice: LTC for the north; WSIB award deadline; construction training

  More LTC spaces for Temiskaming Shores The Ontario government announced...

Economic , Government , OH&S , Projects July 7, 2021

GTA new home market remains strong, inventory levels low

TORONTO—The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and Altus...

Economic July 7, 2021

PCL Construction expands into Quebec, opens permanent office in Montreal

MONTREAL - PCL Construction is expanding into Quebec with a permanent office in...

Economic July 6, 2021

Exiting the Pandemic, Where the Jobs Are

This article consists of seven cluster charts of four graphs each, showing mont...

Economic , US News July 6, 2021

First Notice: Crown property deal; Algoma Steel transition; Hyperloop advances

  Crown acquires Mississauga office property Crown Realty Partners announ...

Economic , Government , Resource , Technology July 6, 2021

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