Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The case for the project coordinator
Is project coordination the biggest blind spot on Canadian job sites? With demand for new housing far outpacing supply, Canada must build an additional 3.87…
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Major non-residential projects elevate construction demands to 2034: BuildForce Canada
BuildForce Canada released its 2025–2034 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward national forecast . The outlook calls for investment activity to record growth to the end of the forecast…
Creating pathways and laying foundations for women in the construction industry
Creating pathways to employment for women entering the construction industry and establishing foundational supports to ensure their success is the focus of a new program…
Closing the labour gap in construction
Employing more than 1.6 million people and generating $150 billion of annual economic activity, construction accounts for 7.4 per cent of Canada’s GDP. However, a skilled…
Closing the labour gap
Changes are needed to Canada’s immigration system to ensure the construction sector can respond to growth By Bill Ferriera Canada is building at a rate…
New guide gives construction employers a blueprint to build positive workplace culture
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) has released a best practice guide with tips and strategies to help build a more positive workplace culture on construction sites,…
Building retrofits could further tighten construction labour markets: BuildForce Canada
Retrofitting Canada’s residential, commercial, and institutional building stock to incorporate sustainable fuel sources, technologies, and materials could require as many as 57,000 additional construction workers…
Canada’s construction sector is poised to grow through 2033: BuildForce Canada
Canada’s construction sector experienced a slight contraction in 2023, as growth in the non-residential sector was offset by a moderate decline in activity in the…
Construction stakeholders call for immigration system reforms to address looming labour gaps
Changes are needed to Canada’s immigration system to ensure the construction sector can respond to growth, and deliver on key public-policy priorities such as building…
Canada’s construction industry is poised for further growth: BuildForce Canada
Canada’s construction sector continues to perform at an elevated level following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to BuildForce Canada’s latest forecast report. Strong levels of investments…
New program seeks to help create entry-level positions in the construction industry
Construction Career Pathways, a new programs launched by BuildForce Canada, aims to connect job seekers and employers by facilitating 16-week, paid, entry-level work placements on…
Near-term rebound and peak retirements create labour challenges for construction
Canada’s construction and maintenance industry rebounded strongly in 2021 and is expected to continue growing through 2027 on the strength of strong near-term demand and…
Ontario’s construction market sees sustained demand through 2026: report
Labour market challenges could be an ongoing preoccupation across Ontario as unemployment rates return to pre-pandemic lows, and construction demand in the residential and non-residential…