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Construction companies say digital technology key to addressing labour shortages

Construction companies say digital technology key to addressing labour shortages

TORONTO — Nine in 10 Canadian construction companies say they are dealing with a shortage of skilled labour or trades — and it's affecting their ability to bid on projects and meet deadlines amid unprecedented demand.
Canada’s self-proclaimed fastest-growing unicorn facing legal trouble in B.C., the U.S.

Canada’s self-proclaimed fastest-growing unicorn facing legal trouble in B.C., the U.S.

Vancouver-based Nexii Building Solutions is the subject of two court cases that allege a breach of contract
Resurrecting office retail spaces in downtown Vancouver

Resurrecting office retail spaces in downtown Vancouver

High office vacancies, hybrid work environments and street safety concerns have not stopped post-pandemic demand for retail space in downtown Vancouver office buildings
Room to grow as BC Hydro reviews net metering program

Room to grow as BC Hydro reviews net metering program

BC Hydro rules limited the scale of B.C.'s largest rooftop solar array, developer says
Prince George seeing construction ‘lull'

Prince George seeing construction ‘lull'

The number of building permits issued by the City of Prince George is down, compared to 2021 and 2022.
Surrey condo tower developer defends substantial delay

Surrey condo tower developer defends substantial delay

Edmonton-based Everest Developments claims four-year pause in construction was due to outside forces and it is now on track to completion - but some pre-sale buyers are skeptical
Vancouver home sales rise in May, nearing 10-year average: real estate board

Vancouver home sales rise in May, nearing 10-year average: real estate board

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says May home sales rose 15.7 per cent from a year earlier. The B.C.
Market solid for industrial, retail space in Metro Vancouver: Re/Max

Market solid for industrial, retail space in Metro Vancouver: Re/Max

Low inventory persists for industrial and retail space, says new report
How can Whistler preserve and optimize its existing housing supply?

How can Whistler preserve and optimize its existing housing supply?

From helping seniors age in place to incentivizing rentals in WHA ownership units, the RMOW is exploring ways to make better use of the resort’s employee accommodation
Vancouver looks to reduce natural gas for stoves, fireplaces in new builds

Vancouver looks to reduce natural gas for stoves, fireplaces in new builds

Due to potential consequences of an all-out ban, a city committee adopted a motion that still allows for some natural gas infrastructure.