Discover how Alberta’s housing industry is experiencing a massive boom, largely due to building codes that favor affordability and high standards of construction. However, the rising tariffs on imported construction materials present potential challenges. Understand how these could impact the cost of construction, consequentially affecting housing affordability and possibly altering market dynamics. This blog explores the implications of these challenges and discusses strategies that industry players and potential homeowners could adopt for sustainable growth in Alberta’s housing sector.

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) marks a new era with the recent announcement of its 2025 board. Regina Marklund, from Turner Construction Company, takes over as the new chair, signifying a milestone in the organization’s history and promising exciting developments in the construction industry. Marklund’s leadership is expected to bring about sustainable construction practices, increased inclusivity, and community engagement. Her appointment marks a progressive shift in a traditionally male-dominated sector and should have significant impacts on policy, change implementation, and shaping industry trends.

The Canadian industrial building sector saw a significant boom in 2024, particularly in southwestern Ontario. However, market predictions for 2025 and beyond point towards a potential slowdown in construction activity. Multiple factors contribute to this shift, including changes in trade agreements and policy shifts. As we grapple with these uncertainties, adaptability and resilience emerge as vital traits for dealing with these changing market dynamics. Join us as we delve into this feast-famine occurrence in Canada’s industrial construction sector from 2024-25 and explore how stakeholders can navigate through this challenging terrain.

Learn how recognising the difference between broader construction skills and those specifically relevant to residential construction could breathe new life into the industry. Our post delves into understanding the key skills necessary for residential construction and offers potential solutions to the skill gap facing this sector. Whether you’re pondering a career switch or just starting out, this post highlights how focusing on specific skill sets can make residential construction an attractive career option.

Dive into the fast-evolving world of the heavy construction equipment market in this comprehensive blog post. We explore the increasingly diverse applications of this machinery in infrastructure development and industrial construction, as well as the industry challenges that come with it. Discover how demand is being driven by end-user industries like construction, mining, and oil, and how regions like North America are leading the way in this market. Despite obstacles like high costs and skill gaps, the path to commercialization looks promising, driven by advancements in technology and sustainable practices.

In December 2024, Canada witnessed an unprecedented rise in investment in the building construction sector, particularly the non-residential sector. The driving forces behind this boom include a thriving economy, strategic policy choices, and the inherent strength of the construction industry. This surge is set to provide a plethora of economic benefits such as increased job opportunities and infrastructural development. With a promising trajectory for future growth, the Canadian building construction sector appears well-primed for success.