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Budget 2024 misses the mark for first-time buyers
Thirty-one per cent of the cost of buying a new home is attributable to taxes, fees and levies, according to a study done by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis.
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Ontario introduces new ‘cutting red tape’ legislation
Ontario introduced new legislation to cut red tape and build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031, the government announced on Wednesday.
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Residential builders unveil key asks ahead of federal budget
Ontario’s residential builders are hoping that the upcoming federal budget includes specific measures to address housing supply and affordability.
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More women should be aware of construction job prospects, says RESCON
Women make up only 4.8 per cent of new apprentice registrations, indicating there are still significant opportunities in the construction industry, according to BuildForce Canada.
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Tower crane safety guide sets best practices
A new comprehensive best practices guide for builders and trade contractors to use when erecting, operating and dismantling tower cranes has been released.
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Residential builders call for immigration reform
Ontario's residential builders want the federal government to seriously reform the immigration system to usher in skilled trades workers who have been trained abroad.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Industry responds to Premier Ford’s re-election
Doug Ford has been re-elected as Premier of Ontario in a victory many rental housing professionals and associated sectors were hoping for.
REMI Network
Breaking down home buying supports in ‘demand-sided’ budget
Supply will remain an ongoing issue as new supports push more first-time homebuyers to Canada's housing market.
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Vaccine guidance updated for home-building industry
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario has refreshed a guidance sheet on its website that provides builders and workers with information on where they can register and get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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New parking standard eases condo construction costs
In a move that will ultimately reduce building costs and GHG emissions, Toronto city council ditched most requirements for new residential developments to provide a minimum number of parking spaces.
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Lower WSIB premiums propel construction safety
Residential builders are hailing Ontario's plan to reduce WSIB premiums. RESCON believes the move will help construction employers increase their investment in health and safety.
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Major party leaders urged to prioritize housing crisis
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario is lighting a fire under the promises federal delegates are making with a recent statement on the crisis.
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Richard Lyall joins global timber research committee
The president of RESCON has been appointed to a global steering committee that will look at the potential benefits of using a steel-timber hybrid in high-rise buildings.
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Vaccine efforts ramp up for residential builders in Ontario
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario has stepped up efforts to ensure that builders and workers know how to register for their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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RESCON requests funds to advance pressing issues
As documented in its spring 2021 pre-budget submission, RESCON is asking for funds to alleviate ongoing issues critical to the residential construction industry.
Design Quarterly
Survey reveals need for BIM industry standard
The third annual Building Information Modeling (BIM) survey results have been published, exploring views about BIM across Canada.
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RESCON kicks off anti-racism campaign
RESCON has initiated a campaign to bring employers, unions and government together to combat and address racism in the industry.
