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Since 1952, Canada’s #1 building and urban development publication – reaching key segments of the architecture, building design and built environment community.

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The province accounted for 22 per cent of all Canadian housing starts in 2025, nearly double its share five years earlier. building.ca/alberta-housing-… building.ca/alberta-housing-…
Alberta housing starts up as Edmonton Metro growth accelerates: report

Alberta housing starts up as Edmonton Metro growth accelerates: report

Edmonton’s annual population growth rate exceeded Calgary’s in 2025, while Alberta’s housing starts increased by more than 130 per cent over five years, according to a report from BILD Edmonton Metro...

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The OCS noted that industrial construction recorded the strongest annual price growth among the three ICI sectors, while regional differences remained significant. building.ca/ontario-non-resi… building.ca/ontario-non-resi…
Ontario non-residential construction prices rise 4.3% in Q3 2026: OCS

Ontario non-residential construction prices rise 4.3% in Q3 2026: OCS

According to the latest update by the Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS), Ontario’s non-residential building construction prices increased 4.3 per cent year over year in Q3 2026, with a further...

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust reported its retail committed occupancy rate hit a record high of 98.9 per cent in its third quarter, driven by low supply of new space and robust demand from retailers. building.ca/riocans-retail-o… building.ca/riocans-retail-o…
RioCan's retail occupancy hits record amid low supply, high demand

RioCan's retail occupancy hits record amid low supply, high demand

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust reported its retail committed occupancy rate hit a record high of 98.9 per cent in its third quarter, driven by low supply of new space and robust demand from...

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Home sales in the region were down in October compared with a year ago as the city’s real estate board said on Nov. 4 that recent doubts around inflation, borrowing costs and the economy kept many potential buyers on the sidelines. building.ca/greater-toronto-… building.ca/greater-toronto-…
Greater Toronto Area home sales down nearly 8% in October: real estate board

Greater Toronto Area home sales down nearly 8% in October: real estate board

Despite lagging real estate activity in the Greater Toronto Area this fall, improved certainty around borrowing costs and a change in the political dynamic south of the border have spurred hope that...

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Spanish Tile in Distinctive Design: Sid Lee Architecture and Lemay to Speak at Tile, Trends & Tapas...

Spanish Tile in Distinctive Design: Sid Lee Architecture and Lemay to Speak at Tile, Trends & Tapas...

A November 11 keynote at the PHI Centre explores how Spanish ceramics are shaping standout construction and design projects.

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As heatwaves become longer across Canada, designers increasingly need to show that a building will hold up under conditions the historical weather record does not reflect, as well as satisfying today’s energy requirements. building.ca/feature/how-to-p… building.ca/feature/how-to-p…
How to prove a building won’t overheat when passive strategies alone aren’t enough - Building

How to prove a building won’t overheat when passive strategies alone aren’t enough - Building

In late June and early July 2021, a heat dome over British Columbia contributed to more than 600 deaths. It exposed a serious weakness in how we design and operate buildings: many homes could not...

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The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has released a National Position on Fair Fees, Professional Value, and Procurement, which was shaped by member experience, research, and consultation. building.ca/raic-issues-nati… building.ca/raic-issues-nati…
RAIC issues National Statement on fees, compensation, and procurement in architecture

RAIC issues National Statement on fees, compensation, and procurement in architecture

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has released a National Position on Fair Fees, Professional Value, and Procurement, which was shaped by member experience, research, and consultat...

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Designed by Provencher_Roy, the Mellem Grace Dart project in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood brings the former Grace Dart Institute back into use as part of a 299-unit residential complex. building.ca/gallery/mellem-g… building.ca/gallery/mellem-g…
Mellem Grace Dart - Building

Mellem Grace Dart - Building

A former Montréal hospital has been converted into 36 rental units, as part of a larger residential development that adds 263 units and retains the site’s historic building. Designed by Provencher_...

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The development will provide affordable homes to Enoch Cree Nation members, including multigenerational families and Elders. building.ca/cib-to-loan-enoc… building.ca/cib-to-loan-enoc…
CIB to loan Enoch Cree Nation $30 million for housing-enabling infrastructure

CIB to loan Enoch Cree Nation $30 million for housing-enabling infrastructure

A $30-million federal infrastructure loan will help pave the way for 166 new residential units on Enoch Cree Nation (ECN) reserve lands near Edmonton, as the community works to address a housing...

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According to the Government of Canada, the $2 billion investment will provide rebates to up to 820,000 homeowners installing eligible electric cold-climate air-source heat pumps. building.ca/government-of-ca… building.ca/government-of-ca…
Government of Canada announces $2-billion investment to retrofit one million homes

Government of Canada announces $2-billion investment to retrofit one million homes

The Government of Canada recently announced a $2-billion investment over eight years to deliver one million home retrofits across the country, lowering energy costs for Canadians and reducing...

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It says the money will go toward the third phase of the North End Wastewater Treatment Plant project, which aims to remove nutrients like phosphorus from the water. building.ca/federal-governme… building.ca/federal-governme…
Federal government providing $500 million for Winnipeg wastewater project

Federal government providing $500 million for Winnipeg wastewater project

The federal government says it is putting up $500 million to help finish a sewage treatment plant upgrade in Winnipeg. It says the money will go toward the third phase of the North End Wastewater...

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Spanish Tile in Distinctive Design: Sid Lee Architecture and Lemay to Speak at Tile, Trends & Tapas in Montréal @ASCER_comunica, @ICEX_ - via @Building_mag building.ca/adwire-post/page… #TileofSpain #SpanishTile #TileTrendsTapas #MontrealDesign #Architecture #InteriorDesign #Ceramics
Spanish Tile in Distinctive Design: Sid Lee Architecture and Lemay to Speak at Tile, Trends & Tapas...

Spanish Tile in Distinctive Design: Sid Lee Architecture and Lemay to Speak at Tile, Trends & Tapas...

A November 11 keynote at the PHI Centre explores how Spanish ceramics are shaping standout construction and design projects.

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Statistics Canada said on October 30 that real gross domestic product was essentially unchanged for a second straight month in August. building.ca/timing-of-next-r… building.ca/timing-of-next-r…
Timing of next rate hike in question after surprise stall in August GDP

Timing of next rate hike in question after surprise stall in August GDP

Signs that economic growth stalled over the summer have some economists debating the timing of the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate hike. Statistics Canada said on October 30 that real gross...

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The Canadian Construction Association's latest quarterly report shows construction sector GDP rose one per cent in the second quarter, driven by gains in both engineering construction and residential building construction. building.ca/rising-costs-tra… building.ca/rising-costs-tra…
Rising costs, trade risks cloud Canada's construction outlook despite activity uptick

Rising costs, trade risks cloud Canada's construction outlook despite activity uptick

The Canadian Construction Association's latest quarterly report shows construction sector GDP rose one per cent in the second quarter, driven by gains in both engineering construction and residential...

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In 1997, 51 per cent of NFL and MLB stadiums and NBA and NHL arenas were located in downtowns. Recent research found that this share has increased to 61 per cent. building.ca/feature/how-spor… building.ca/feature/how-spor…
How sports arenas and stadiums are reshaping North America’s downtowns - Building

How sports arenas and stadiums are reshaping North America’s downtowns - Building

In 1997, 51 per cent of NFL and MLB stadiums and NBA and NHL arenas were located in downtowns. Recent research found that this share has increased to 61 per cent.

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This national public review runs until December 21, 2026. building.ca/fall-public-revi… building.ca/fall-public-revi…
Fall public review opens for proposed changes to 2025 National Model Codes

Fall public review opens for proposed changes to 2025 National Model Codes

This national public review runs until December 21, 2026.

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The central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 2.5 per cent, the first increase in more than three years, as it warned that inflation driven by the war in the Middle East is likely to spread. building.ca/boc-warns-of-sub… building.ca/boc-warns-of-sub…
BoC warns of 'subdued' outlook for housing market as rate hike raises borrowing costs

BoC warns of 'subdued' outlook for housing market as rate hike raises borrowing costs

The central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 2.5 per cent, the first increase in more than three years, as it warned that inflation driven by the war in the Middle East...

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The central bank’s policy rate now stands at 2.5 per cent following a quarter-point hike. building.ca/bank-of-canadas-… building.ca/bank-of-canadas-…
Bank of Canada's 1st rate hike in three years won't be the last, economists argue

Bank of Canada's 1st rate hike in three years won't be the last, economists argue

The central bank’s policy rate now stands at 2.5 per cent following a quarter-point hike.

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Housing affordability is putting homeownership out of reach for many Canadians, forcing households to cut back on essentials, dip into savings, and reconsider major life decisions. building.ca/canadians-most-l… building.ca/canadians-most-l…
Canadians most likely to give up on homeownership as housing costs force difficult trade-offs:...

Canadians most likely to give up on homeownership as housing costs force difficult trade-offs:...

Housing affordability is putting homeownership out of reach for many Canadians, forcing households to cut back on essentials, dip into savings, and reconsider major life decisions.

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Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, retail availability remains limited in key markets, reflecting sustained tenant demand and population growth in select cities. building.ca/canadian-retail-… building.ca/canadian-retail-…
Canadian retail properties perform well in first half of 2026: CBRE

Canadian retail properties perform well in first half of 2026: CBRE

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, retail availability remains limited in key markets, reflecting sustained tenant demand and population growth in select cities.

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