Material prices, codes, safety, labour, public works and housing in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Every story cites its sources.
Labour and wages ·
CLAC’s October 22 report describes a ratified agreement for Greater Toronto Area electricians, including a stated CAD 7.35 total compensation increase over three years.
Housing and construction market ·
The city’s October report shows residential permit value reached CAD $89 million in the quarter, while year-to-date permits covered 1,346 units.
Labour and wages ·
CLAC’s October 22 report outlines changes for workers at the Toronto-based general contractor, including wage improvements, travel reimbursement and a larger boot and workwear allowance.
Equipment and technology ·
The platform update adds remote machine-location, utilization and maintenance tools, with five years included on eligible new equipment, according to the manufacturer.
Housing and construction market ·
The four-story Evergreen development pairs affordable apartments with street-front retail on Roswell Street.
Materials and prices ·
A Canadian building-materials customer qualified a pilot-produced PCC sample for one formulation, creating a possible second product stream but not a commercial supply commitment.
Energy and sustainability ·
A notice posted October 22 sets out a planned integrity test for about three kilometres of new pipeline, with route and trail closures during testing.
Public works and infrastructure ·
The 6.2-kilometre subgrade package is the first procurement under a CAD $306-million program, with later phases to follow as design and funding progress.
Business, finance and tax ·
The Oct. 26 agreement sets a framework to explore port and logistics links; it commits no construction timetable or infrastructure spending.
Weather and recovery ·
A 4 a.m. forecast Oct. 26 called for northerly winds reaching 35 knots and seas building to 3–5 metres Tuesday morning.
Codes and regulation ·
Starting Oct. 26, operators must submit Code of Practice for Pits registration applications through the province’s DRAS portal.
Weather and recovery ·
A yellow warning issued Oct. 26 forecasts heavy snow near Muncho Lake, Toad River and Tetsa River through Wednesday midday.
Labour and wages ·
The four-year fund is intended to connect Indigenous people with jobs generated by major projects, including construction work.