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New RESCON report indicates that housing starts and industry jobs continue to decline
The organization’s housing report card for 2025 found housing starts down by 34% across 34 GTA-area municipalities, and more than 46,500 fewer person years of employment.
Construction costs rise again in Q1 2026
Compared to a year ago, construction costs for residential buildings are up 2.8% in the 15-census metropolitan area composite in the first quarter, while non-residential building construction costs increased 3.6%.
Aecon-led alliance chosen for civil and utility work on Hamilton LRT line
The contract includes preparatory work along the LRT route, including utility relocations, grade separations, road reconstruction and upgraded sidewalks and traffic control systems.
Foundation installed for first Darlington SMR
The installation of the 2.1-million-pound Basemat marks first the new nuclear reactor foundation in 30 years.
Ontario will not take over entirety of Toronto Islands: transportation minister
The province says it will work with the City of Toronto to only use the land needed to expand Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.