Economic

U.S. Industry Snapshot – May’s Nonresidential Construction Starts -2.0% M/M & -14% YTD

ConstructConnect announced today that May 2021’s volume of construction starts,...

Economic , US News June 14, 2021

First Notice: Altus cybersecurity; Brampton project sold; new ULI webinar

  Altus Group reveals cybersecurity incident Altus Group Limited announce...

Economic , Projects , Resource June 14, 2021

Partners with strongest relationships emerged from COVID intact says WeirFoulds panellist

Construction partners hoping to avoid project disputes know full well that the b...

Economic June 14, 2021

Developers scrambling to deal with high costs, uncertainty, land conference told

Real estate development in Canada is a fraught and volatile industry right now w...

Economic , Projects June 11, 2021

Your top DCN headlines: June 7 to 11

This week’s top DCN headlines feature major news that the Keystone XL pipeline p...

Economic , Infrastructure , Projects , Resource , US News June 11, 2021

First Notice: April construction hike; Tim-Br Marts deal; vaccination update

  Residential builds lead April construction spike Statistics Canada repo...

Economic , Government , Projects June 10, 2021

Surety Corner: How the current climate of material price escalation impacts bonding limits

It is no secret that current construction material prices are volatile, unpredic...

Economic , Resource June 10, 2021

Katerra files for Chapter 11

HOUSTON, TEXAS - Construction technology firm Katerra has voluntarily filed for...

Economic , Resource , US News June 9, 2021

Mid-year update: vaccinations brighten global and domestic outlooks

Clearly there are lingering COVID-19 clouds overshadowing the global outlook. Th...

Economic June 9, 2021

In May, Canada Disappoints Once Again on the Re-Hiring Front

Canada’s Labour Market Hopes on Hold In May, for the second month in a row, tot...

Economic June 9, 2021

First Notice: natural gas program; TK Elevator’s ascent; oilsands plan

  Ontario selects natural gas expansion projects Ontario’s Associate Mini...

Economic , Government , OH&S , Resource June 9, 2021

Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Global supply chain disruption causing wild swings for construction

A major disruption is occurring in the construction supply chain across all sect...

Associations , Economic June 9, 2021

First Notice: Ontario’s Step One; Howe Bridge announcement update; Healthy Communities funding

  Construction to resume as part of Step One Construction stakeholders...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Projects June 8, 2021

Stock Market Shifts May Speak Volumes for Construction

North America’s major stock market indices generally ended May in fine fa...

Economic June 7, 2021

Economy lost 68,000 jobs in May, unemployment rate 8.2%, Statistics Canada says

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the economy lost 68,000 jobs in May as lockdowns...

Economic , Government , Labour June 4, 2021

U.S. Half Million Jobs Increase in May still only Drop in Bucket

Big Grin Greets Big Pickup in Youth Employment In any pre-pandemic month, May...

Economic , US News June 4, 2021

Surety, bonding experts tackle tough questions in final episode of podcast series

For its final episode in a three-part Surety and Bonding series the Construction...

Economic , Projects June 4, 2021

1,000-Word Chart: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims – as of May 29, 2021

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

Economic , US News June 3, 2021

Construction spending posts modest 0.2% gain in April

WASHINGTON - U.S. construction spending rose a modest 0.2 per cent gain in April...

Economic June 3, 2021

1,000-Word Chart: U.S. Put-in-Place Construction Spending

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

Economic , US News June 2, 2021

Top 10 major upcoming Recreational and Retail, Wholesale, Warehouse construction projects – Canada – June 2021

The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Recreational and Retail,...

Economic June 2, 2021

Top 10 major upcoming Northeast and Southeast construction projects – U.S. – June 2021

The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Northeast and Southeast...

Economic , US News June 2, 2021

The Unexpected Tie-in Between Airline Travel and the Price of Lumber

The economic world is full of odd connections these days. A case in point is th...

Economic , US News June 2, 2021

Economy grew at 5.6% annual rate in first quarter of year, Statistics Canada says

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the economy grew at an annual rate of 5.6 per ce...

Economic June 2, 2021

Procurement Perspectives: Designing the culture of your organization

In theory, the design of an organization, including procurement, should be the o...

Economic June 1, 2021

Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: COVID-19 impact on material prices creating storm clouds for construction

Ontario’s contractor community is facing a major challenge. Prices for homebuil...

Economic , Resource May 31, 2021

1,000-Word Charts: Top U.S. States and Canadian Provinces for Goods Exports

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

Economic May 28, 2021

Volatility the Name of the Game with Latest Economic Data Releases

Initial Jobless Claims and UI on Right Track This article features a quick over...

Economic May 28, 2021

First Notice: Nova Scotia health care funding; Lac-Megantic Rail Bypass Project update; creative solutions for workforce needs

  Canada and Nova Scotia invest in health and long-term care The federal...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure May 28, 2021

VIDEO: The Biden administration’s ‘Buy American’ infrastructure plan and Canada

U.S. President Joe Biden has vowed to spend more on upgrading U.S. infrastructur...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure May 28, 2021

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

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

Economic May 27, 2021

1,000-Word Charts: Retail Sales in the U.S. and Canada

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

Economic May 27, 2021

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