Market Watch
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.
Ontario proposes new site rules to support women
The Ontario government is introducing new site rules to ensure clean washrooms and available menstrual products for women.
Ontario ponders graduate studies at colleges
The Ontario government is considering taking applied technical studies to another level by offering master's degree programs through the provincial community college system.
Indigenous groups form procurement organization
Five national Indigenous economic organizations have created the First Nations Procurement Organization, first of its kind.
Clean energy projects serve mix of purposes
Clean energy projects present a burgeoning means for Indigenous peoples to assert stewardship of natural resources, nurture sustainable economic growth and curb reliance on fossil fuels.
Dewalt celebrates 100th anniversary
Dewalt is celebrating its 100th anniversary of powering the pros. Founded in 1924 by Raymond DeWalt, the company is a leading brand.
Building electrification projects impart lessons
The business case for electrification works best when retrofits are synced with the end-of-life of existing mechanical equipment and/or asset repositioning plans
New council formed to combat labour crisis
A new Skilled Trades Advisory Council (STAC) has been formed to combat the crisis facing skilled labour in the U.S. and Canada.
New $1 coin features first female engineer
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new $1 coin honouring Elsie MacGill, the country’s first woman professional engineer.
Global energy appetite eats up efficiency gains
The global buildings sector made some headway in curbing its energy appetite and output of greenhouse gas emissions last year, but is still off-pace to achieve the International Energy Agency's targets.
