Market Watch
North American Mayors call for end of tariffs
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and a delegation of Mexican mayors want end of damaging tariffs.
Analysis reveals tariff sectors that will hurt U.S.
U.S. tariffs will reduce growth in Canada but retaliatory tariffs can inflict significant pain on the U.S. economy in targeted sectors.
U.S. has slim window to evade aluminum tariffs
The U.S. Window and Door Manufacturers Association is one of many industry associations voicing dismay about the newly imposed 25 per cent tariff on aluminum and steel imports.
Counter tariffs bring procurement complications
Procurement complications have arisen throughout Canada as businesses grapple with a long list of U.S. products now to be subject to a 25 per cent import tax.
Loan conditions onerous for condo projects
Loan conditions are expected to be onerous for residential condominium developments again in 2025, following a year when many lenders pulled back on construction financing.
Low-carbon revenues flow from buildings sector
Eleven Canadian companies number in the rankings of the top 200 global earners among publicly traded entities with revenues tied to sustainable products and services.
Tariff blows would land on U.S. construction
Some of the first tariff blows would land on in-progress construction and public infrastructure projects if threatened action on steel and aluminum imports into the United States goes into effect on March 12.
Top Canadian cities to be hit hardest by tariffs
Saint John, Calgary and Windsor are the top Canadian cities that would be most vulnerable to U.S. tariffs, according to a new report.
Capacity for renewable power generation grows
Canada-wide capacity for renewable power generation from wind, solar or energy storage inputs has grown by nearly 7,600 megawatts, or 46 per cent, since 2019.
U.S. home builders decry new tariff threat
A 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports would further erode housing affordability in the United States, warn advocates for that country’s residential development industry.
Vacant residential land stirs surtax rumblings
The Canadian government is exploring options for a surtax on vacant residential land through a newly launched public consultation, which is open for submissions until December 31, 2024.
Elections loom in three Canadian provinces
Housing, tax and energy costs are prominent on the agenda as British Columbia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan all prepare for provincial elections in October.
Construction starts on world’s first 3D printed hotel
Construction is underway for the first 3D printed hotel and residences in Marfa, TX, designed by Bjarke Ingels Group.
Equity partnerships generate net-zero progress
A newly released primer from the First Nations Major Projects Coalition highlights clean energy opportunities and some illustrative generation, storage and transmission projects.
Equipment associations announce merger
The Canadian Equipment Dealers Association (CEDA) announced its merging with the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED).
ASHRAE creates new centre for decarbonization
ASHRAE is establishing its first ever center of excellence in its commitment to reduce of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Salvaged steel fit to fortify decarbonization
The cost case for salvaged steel looks promising even with an embryonic supply chain and a raft of logistical complexities to recover and then reuse structural members in new construction projects.
