Construction
Calgary
Inside Calgary's First Office-To-Post-Secondary Conversion
Nine floors within the office tower at 801 7th Avenue SW, also known as the Nexen Building, are being converted for the University of Calgary through the City's incentive program.
Jun 10, 2025
Edmonton
Missing Middle Housing In Edmonton More Than Doubles After Zoning Overhaul
The City of Edmonton overhauled its zoning bylaw to allow for up to eight units by default in October 2023.
Construction
GTA New Home Sales Hit (Another) Historic Low, Surpassing 1990 Downturn
A mere 310 new homes sales were recorded across the entire GTA this April — the seventh consecutive month where sales hit historic lows, surpassing the infamous 1990 downturn.
Construction
TransLink Takes Legal Action Over Dunbar Construction Fire Incident
The construction fire incident that resulted in a crane toppling occurred at 3449 W 41st Avenue in Vancouver on August 6, 2024.
Cold Plunges, Hot Potential: This Mountain Spa Fund Has Investors Paying Attention
Wellness tourism is booming. Nordic spas are trending. And in Western Canada’s beloved mountain towns, demand for immersive, nature-connected experiences is vastly outpacing supply.
Construction
Annual Pace Of Canadian Housing Starts Surge 30% In April
After two weak months, housing starts got a boost last month as actual housing starts for the month hit the highest level for an April on record, reports CMHC.
Policy
Calgary Announces New Downtown Density Bonusing Offset Program
The new Downtown Density Bonusing Offset Program will encourage high-density residential development in downtown Calgary.
Construction
Inside Forum Asset Management's $15.5M Development Charges Battle In Guelph
Forum Asset Management announced earlier this month that it is putting the second phase of its student housing project in Guelph on hold after the City's decision to impose $15.5 million in development charges.
Construction
City Of Coquitlam Outlines Rates For New Amenity Cost Charges Program
The City of Coquitlam is set to begin consultation on the new amenity cost charges (ACCs) program, which could be adopted as early as June.
Construction
GTA New Home Sales Hit "Rock Bottom" (Again) In March
With fewer than 400 new home sales recorded last month, experts at BILD are calling for urgent action from all levels of government.
Construction
Why Construction Costs Are Higher In Vancouver Than Toronto
A recent construction cost report by Altus Group found that costs were higher in Vancouver regardless of the type of residential building.
Real Estate News
GTHA Sees Slowest New Condo Sales In Over 30 Years, Construction 'Collapses'
The GTHA posted 533 new condo sales last quarter, representing a 62% year-over-year decline and landing sales at the lowest quarterly total since 1995.
Construction
March Sees Housing Starts Plummet 65% In Toronto, 59% In Vancouver
On the other end of the spectrum, Montreal is seeing housing starts skyrocket on a yearly basis, with multi-unit starts driving a 138% jump compared to March 2024.
Construction
Toronto Continues To Have Most Cranes In North America, Well Over Double Its Closest Competitor
Business as usual: Toronto continues to outstrip other major Canadian and American cities in its number of construction cranes by a landslide.
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