Economic
China’s manufacturing activity slows in December as trade risks grow
China’s manufacturing activity slows in December as trade risks grow
HONG KONG — China's factory activity expanded at a slower pace in December, official data showed on Tuesday, despite recent stimulus measures and in the face of increasing trade risks. The Purchasing Managers’ Index, based on a survey of factory manager...
Economic
Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.3 per cent in October
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy grew 0.3 per cent in October, helped...
Economic
Global Market Scan: Data centres in the age of AI, a global investment surge
The acceleration in adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a spike...
Economic
Global EV Growth and the Related Need for Charging Infrastructure
Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly replacing conventional cars and becoming mai...
Economic
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China’s manufacturing activity slows in December as trade risks grow
HONG KONG — China's factory activity expanded at a slower pace in December, off...
Economic
Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.3 per cent in October
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy grew 0.3 per cent in October, helped...
Economic
Global Market Scan: Data centres in the age of AI, a global investment surge
The acceleration in adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a spike...
Economic
Global EV Growth and the Related Need for Charging Infrastructure
Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly replacing conventional cars and becoming mai...
Economic
Will increasing the supply of housing make it more affordable?
Canada has a serious shortage of housing that is affordable, defined as 30 per c...
Economic
Housing starts rise from last month, up eight per cent in November: CMHC
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing start...
Economic
Guckes navigates financial volatility in construction during Buildings Show
In the economic headwinds buffeting Canada, the construction industry needs to h...
Economic
Toronto home sales jump as October rate cut marked turning point for market: expert
TORONTO — Greater Toronto home sales jumped again last month on a year-over-year...
Economic
Aecon Utilities acquires Ainsworth’s Power Construction business
TORONTO — Aecon Utilities Group Inc. has announced it has acquired Ainsworth Pow...
Economic
Morguard states stable growth to persist in multi-suite residential market in Q3 2024
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Morguard's 2024 Economic Outlook and Market Fundamentals Thi...
Economic
A mixed bag: Canadian rental developer sentiment varies from region to region
OTTAWA — The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) 2024 Canadian Rent...
Economic
Arup names Thomas Rapley as water business leader in Canada
TORONTO — Arup, a global sustainable development consultancy, has announced Thom...
Economic
Global Market Scan: Rooftop Power — The Role of Residential Solar in Energy Transition
The future of the current energy transition that is underway will depend on how...
Economic
Lowering CO2 in Cement and Steel: Global Trends and Tech Challenges
Cement and steel manufacturing are among the world’s most energy-intensive indus...
Economic
Habitat for Humanity housing survey highlights Canada’s deepening housing crisis
TORONTO — Habitat for Humanity Canada’s third annual Affordable Housing Survey r...
Economic
AtkinsRéalis wins contract to build two new Candu reactors in Romania
MONTREAL — AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. has announced a deal to build two new Candu n...
Economic , Resource
AtkinsRéalis touts ‘nuclear prowess’ amid record backlog, reports Q3 revenue up
TORONTO — AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. continued to tout its nuclear business as one...
Economic
8,000 visitors anticipated for the 2025 Canadian Concrete Expo in Mississauga
Even before pre-registration opened on Nov. 15, the Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE)...
Economic , Technology
CHBA reports homebuilder sentiment continues to decline across Canada
OTTAWA — Ontario and B.C. were highlighted as areas with particularly dire circu...
Economic
RESCON report warns the future is dire for housing starts in Ontario
VAUGHAN, ONT. — The future is not looking bright for housing starts in Ontario,...
Associations , Economic
Arup opens fourth Canadian office in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Arup, a global design, advisory and engineering firm, has opened an off...
Economic
RioCan cuts nearly 10 per cent of staff in efficiency push as condo market slows
TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust says it has cut almost 10 per cent...
Economic , Labour
‘More of the same’: Jobless rate holds steady at 6.5% in October amid weak hiring
OTTAWA — Canada’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.5 per cent last month as hi...
Economic , Labour
Greater Toronto home sales jump in October after Bank of Canada rate cuts: board
TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says home sales in October surg...
Economic
Where are the U.S. construction spending dollars coming from?
Construction industry analysts are often asked about the breakdown of constructi...
Economic
Your top DCN headlines: Nov. 4 to 8
Your top DCN headlines this week feature news one worker was killed and two othe...
Economic , Labour , OH&S , Projects
Expect Renovation Costs to Further Cool Following Post-COVID Surge
Spending on residential renovation makes up just over a third of total residenti...
Economic
Chris Gower named president and CEO of PCL Construction
EDMONTON, ALTA. — Chris Gower has been appointed president and CEO of  PCL Const...
Economic
GTA office absorption negative in Q3
TORONTO — Avison Young has reported that office absorption was negative across t...
Economic
Ford government recommits to roads, transit spending in fall economic statement
Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy highlighted the government’s co...
Economic , Government
Global Market Scan: Global Interest Rates and Construction Sector Fallouts
Since COVID, global construction companies have become increasingly concerned ab...
Economic
Is Drop in Business Openings Temporary or Permanent?
The number of business openings in Canada fell by -2.2% in June. This was their...
Economic
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For construction, times gone by are still the times ahead
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The Front Page 2024: Mega milestones, political shockers, housing hurdles
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Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, once called a ‘pretty good Canadian,’ dies at 100
WASHINGTON — Jimmy Carter, the self-effacing peanut farmer, humanitarian and for...
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‘We need new leadership’: Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau’s resignation
OTTAWA — The Atlantic Liberal caucus is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
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Oshawa on receiving end of two green building awards
OSHAWA, ONT. — Durham Greener Buildings recently awarded two Oshawa projects wit...
Projects
Construction underway for Toronto’s 35 Bellevue Ave. affordable housing project
TORONTO — Construction for the City of Toronto’s affordable and supportive housi...
Projects
76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia
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Scaled back hotel, condo complex given the go-ahead in Vineland Station
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