Construction costs continue to rise amid inflationary pressures and wage growth
North America's construction faces major labor shortages, with a 500,000-worker shortfall pushing wages and construction costs higher.
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Construction boom faces worker shortage
As demand for construction projects rises, contractors face several staffing challenges, including finding skilled and qualified workers.
Trent University forensics facility first in Canada to receive ILFI Zero Carbon Certification
Trent University's Forensic Facility is the first to earn ILFI Zero Carbon Certification. It features natural ventilation and energy-efficient mechanical systems.
DOE focuses on states with poor energy-efficiency codes in this round of federal funding
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 awarded grant for robotic drilling arm
Hilti's new grant will support their robotic drilling arm in enhancing construction efficiency and safety when drilling holes.
Ontario’s $73M boost to accelerate Gardiner Expressway construction
Ontario’s $73M investment speeds up Gardiner Expressway construction, moving the completion date to 2026 and reducing Toronto’s traffic congestion.
Turner Construction breaks ground on $175 million Denver Broncos HQ expansion
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 decreases in August
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.
Ontario to build training center for 50,000 new workers
The new $26 million training center at LiUNA 183’s skilled trades training campus in Vaughan will support over one million workers across Ontario.
The biggest commercial construction projects breaking ground in July 2024
July 2024’s largest commercial projects are reshaping future infrastructure, including a $4.1B Novo Nordisk plant and a $1.5B offshore wind farm.
Real estate developer Tarragon announces planned community in South Hill, Washington
The Uplands development will include 1000 homes on 320 acres, with construction on the first 155 houses expected to begin in the fourth quarter of…
$7 billion development designed to reshape Chicago’s West Side
The multi-phase 1901 Project development will span ten years, break ground in spring 2025, and create 63,000 construction jobs.
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