Tag: Residential Construction Council of Ontario
Builders call on governments to work together on housing supply crisis...
With housing supply and affordability expected to dip even further in 2024, the Residential Construction Council of Ontario ( RESCON) is calling on political leaders from...
Get on the Housing Bandwagon
By Richard Lyall
The federal government’s decision to remove the five-per-cent GST on construction of new rental apartment buildings has come late in the game....
Solutions to housing supply crisis will be explored at free online...
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is hosting a free online housing summit Oct. 12, 2023, to spark innovative discussions and discuss what needs to be...
Toronto mayoral hopefuls asked to consider actions to boost housing supply
A leading construction association is proposing that Toronto mayoral candidates consider three actions that could be taken to speed up residential construction and boost...
Builders say feds must ante up more funds for housing and...
A pair of construction associations are calling on the federal government to do its part and begin investing more of the tax revenue it...
Transportation, skilled trades highlight Province of Ontario’s 2023 budget
Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released Ontario’s $204.7 billion 2023 budget.
“Ontario’s economy remains resilient, but the road ahead continues to be uncertain,” said Minister...
Research project to explore how digital technology can enhance approval process
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) announced that the AECO Innovation Lab will be teaming up with four prominent Canadian universities across the country...
Tower crane best practices guide released by residential builders and industry...
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) and its industry partners have released a comprehensive best practices guide as part of their ongoing commitment to continuous improvement....
Doug Ford and Ontario PCs given second mandate with election victory
Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives won a second majority by winning 83 of 124 seats in the Ontario Provincial election.
The NDP formed official...
TCBN hands out Community Benefits Champion Award
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) announced that Amina Dibe, manager of government and stakeholder relations, was named winner of the 2022 Community...