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According to The Canada Construction Monitor Q2 2024, the construction sector displayed positive sentiments in the year’s second quarter despite the continued skilled labor shortage.  Issued by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS), the report depicted steady growth, with the Construction Activity Index reported at +23,…

North America’s construction faces major labor shortages, with a 500,000-worker shortfall pushing wages and construction costs higher.

As demand for construction projects rises, contractors face several staffing challenges, including finding skilled and qualified workers.

Trent University’s Forensic Facility is the first to earn ILFI Zero Carbon Certification. It features natural ventilation and energy-efficient mechanical systems.

The DOE awards $90 million for states to upgrade energy codes in commercial and residential buildings as part of Biden’s Admin Investing in America agenda.

Hilti’s new grant will support their robotic drilling arm in enhancing construction efficiency and safety when drilling holes.

Ontario’s $73M investment speeds up Gardiner Expressway construction, moving the completion date to 2026 and reducing Toronto’s traffic congestion.

The new state-of-the-art Broncos training facility will feature over 205,000 square feet across three floors and is expected to be 30% larger.

Construction backlog fell to 7.8 months in August, down from 8.9 in July, with contractors citing reduced project demand and supply chain issues.

The new $26 million training center at LiUNA 183’s skilled trades training campus in Vaughan will support over one million workers across Ontario.