Economic

Metro Vancouver: Precious industrial land not being utilized

While many developers are decrying the lack of land available for industrial pro...

Economic 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

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

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

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

10 Mid-July Economic Nuggets

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

Economic July 19, 2021

Steel River Group announces new Indigenous partnership

MORLEY, ALTA.—Indigenous-owned diversified management and construction consortiu...

Economic , Others July 16, 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

First Notice: New Green Line LRT CEO; Nexii allies with Honeywell; June home sales decline

  Bhatti named new Green Line LRT CEO Darshpreet Bhatti has been appointe...

Economic , Infrastructure , Projects July 15, 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

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

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

First Notice: Non-residential construction climbs; Additive creates 3D printed Airbnb; Saskatchewan invests in rural bridges

  Non-residential construction up slightly in May Investment in building...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Technology 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

First Notice: Enerquality appoints new CEO; Saskatchewan tests highway markings; Canada ups GHG targets

  EnerQuality appoints Curtis CEO EnerQuality Corporation today announced...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure July 12, 2021

First quarter real estate data from Alberta shows signs of recovery

EDMONTON - New data from Altus Group shows signs of commercial real estate marke...

Economic July 12, 2021

Omicron acquired by Nexii Building Solutions

VANCOUVER - Nexii Building Solutions Inc. has acquired Omicron Canada Ltd. as a...

Economic , Technology July 12, 2021

First Notice: Polykar starts plant build; June employment rise; VRCA gets ready for golf tourney

  Polykar begins work on Edmonton manufacturing plant Sustainable packagi...

Associations , Economic , Projects July 9, 2021

Edmonton prepares for international hydrogen industry

It is colourless, odourless, non-toxic and highly combustible. It’s a fuel that...

Economic , Resource 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: Vancouver expands EV; Saskatchewan’s OIIP pipeline; Rockwool opens West Virginia factory

  Vancouver expands EV charging Vancouver City Council has approved requ...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects July 7, 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

Calgary home sales in June set record for the month, real estate board says

CALGARY, ALTA. - Home sales in Calgary in June rose compared with a year ago to...

Economic July 6, 2021

Construction Left Out of June’s U.S. Big Jobs Advance

June was an excellent month for overall net jobs creation in the U.S., accordin...

Economic , US News July 2, 2021

First Notice: Ottawa boosts RHI funding; Mikisew leadership; U.S. construction numbers dip

  Ottawa announces new RHI funding The federal government has announced n...

Economic , Government , US News July 2, 2021

1,000-Word Chart: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims – as of June 26, 2021

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

Economic , US News July 2, 2021

Your top JOC headlines: June 28 to July 2

Your top JOC headlines this week feature a project story on the Vivo Centre expa...

Economic , Government , OH&S , Projects July 2, 2021

IKO celebrates 70 years of service to the roofing industry

BRAMPTON, ONT. — IKO, which delivers residential and commercial products for the...

Economic July 2, 2021

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