Industry News
CHBA Leadership Award recipients announced
The CHBA has named the winners for its Association Leadership Awards, presented during the Association’s 74th National Conference in St. John’s, N.L.
GRG and Pretium form strategic alliance
GRG Building Consultants Inc., a specialist building science engineering firm, has formed a strategic alliance with Pretium Anderson Building Engineers to together become Pretium GRG Building Engineers.
CHBA announces Housing Excellence award winners
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) has announced the winners for its 2017 National Awards for Housing Excellence.
Ontario to revise land use planning appeals system
In an effort to ensure Ontarians have access to faster and fairer hearings, the province plans to overhaul its land use planning appeals system.
Province releases updated land use plans
The Ontario government has released updated land use plans aimed at balancing the environment and vibrant communities as the Greater Golden Horseshoe grows.
Record Q1 GTA condo sales cause inventory to drop
In Q1-2017, 9,932 new condominium apartments were sold across the GTA, an increase of 73 per cent year-over-year, a new high for the quarter.
Plans revealed for Laval’s Aquablu Phase 2
Following the successful launch of the first phase of Aquablu, the developer has decided to launch a second, larger phase to market.
Ontario action plan promotes construction safety
Ontario has announced the implementation of a Construction Health and Safety Action Plan to help prevent construction injuries, illnesses and fatalities.
UL acquires CLEB, Canadian building envelope services provider
UL has acquired CLEB, a Montreal-based company that provides building envelope and building science services.
National housing starts trend higher in April
Housing starts are trending upward at 213,768 units in April 2017, compared to 210,702 units in March, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
Proposed Alberta bill promotes buyer protection
New legislation was proposed in Alberta last week that would establish a builder licensing program to help consumers identify which home builders they can trust, and which they should avoid.
ACMO holds 40th anniversary celebration
ACMO feted 40 years of leading the condominium management profession using education, member services and public awareness with an anniversary celebration.
2017 CISC Alberta steel design winners revealed
The six winners of the 2017 Alberta Steel Design Awards of Excellence were recently honoured in Edmonton. The CISC Award celebration is held every other
Tridel named big winner at annual BILD Awards
The 37th annual BILD Awards were held on Friday, April 28th, recognizing the GTA’s top builders, projects and marketing initiatives.
Fortress sells two development sites
Fortress Real Developments (Fortress) has sold two development sites, located in Richmond Hill and Pickering, which were originally purchased in April.
Problematic market conditions persist: CMHC
Despite showing some signs of improvement, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation continues to hold the overall rating of the nation’s housing market at “strong evidence of problematic conditions.”
Luxury condo development slated for Oakville
The Insignia Private Residences at Sixteen Mile Creek, a nine-storey, 29-unit luxury condominium development, will soon call Oakville home.


