Industry
- Employee retention in a competitive marketplace Posted on October 26, 2023 It’s no secret that there’s a labour shortage in North America and few industries are feeling that shortage as acutely as the building industry.
- Canada Drywall Market Report and Forecast 2023-2028 Posted on September 29, 2023 According to the report by Expert Market Research (EMR), the Canada drywall market reached a value of USD 1,368.5 million in 2022.
- Positive outlook for Canada’s construction industry Posted on September 29, 2023 Commodity prices are stabilizing and government investment in energy and industrial sectors is increasing, but risks remain, including inflation and ongoing labour shortage.
- The Ryan Report: What is the Real Housing Shortage? Posted on August 14, 2023 Let me begin this column with a disclaimer. This is not an attempt to make a statement or imply authoritative opinion. It is an admission that I am puzzled and would like to know the answer.
- Renovators, here’s why you need to get C-CAPS certified – now. Posted on May 12, 2023 Numbers don’t lie, and the story that the figures from Statistics Canada tell us is that we have a rapidly aging population. Of course, individual Canadians aren’t getting older any faster. But, as the huge cohort of Baby Boomers ages, the number of us considered to be seniors is growing at an unprecedented rate. In fact, there are now more Canadians aged 65 and older than there are who are 14 or younger