Sustainable building in Canada: Top 5 provinces leading the way
Sustainable building in Canada is accelerating, with provinces rolling out new codes, retrofit programs, and low-carbon infrastructure projects in 2025.
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Top Canadian cities where it’s cheapest to build a home (2025)
Looking to build a home in Canada without breaking the bank? Our guide reveals the cheapest Canadian cities to build a home in 2025.
CMHC report shows Canada must nearly double homebuilding to achieve affordable housing
According to CMHC Canada must double homebuilding to 430–480K units/year by 2035 to restore affordable housing and slow rent growth.
California’s high-speed rail is at risk of being defunded
Can California’s high-speed rail survive without federal dollars? Here’s what cap-and-trade, bonds, and state budgets might cover.
10 global construction waste trends to watch in 2025
Waste reduction trends in 2025 include using green concrete, BIM tooling, completing pre-project waste audits, and swapping to modular construction.
Data center demand is getting out of control: Can builders keep up?
Data center demand is booming, but power delays and equipment shortages are slowing builds, forcing construction pros to adapt.
Average cost to build a house in the US: Full breakdown
Learn how much it costs to build a house in the US based on location, materials, labor, size, and complexity of the design.
DJI drone ban is looming: What’s at stake for construction pros
A potential DJI drone ban in 2025 could disrupt photogrammetry and construction workflows. Here's what professionals should know.
The top 7 causes of construction delays
Labor issues, cost overruns, material procurement, and bad weather are among the top causes of construction delays.
AI use in construction continues to grow: Stats, use cases, and benefits
The construction, lifecycle planning, and design phases have one of the highest technology adoption rates at almost 80%.
Population and housing starts are behind Canada’s affordability crisis
Canada’s housing starts have stayed flat since the 1970s, while the population has tripled, driving Canada’s housing affordability.
Tariff pressure continues to drive construction materials costs up
Construction material costs have risen for the third consecutive month so far, thanks to tariff uncertainties clouding pricing strategies.
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