Lyall: Powering up homebuilding

Two major announcements in recent months by the Ministry of Energy and Electrification are encouraging moves for Ontario’s homebuilding industry and professionals who work in the renovation sect

February 26, 2025

The Hammer Episode #54: Gil Yaron, Light House

Gil Yaron of Light House is spearheading the launch of the Building Materials Exchange on Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland, B.C., with plans to expand. It’s a website where members can post e

February 26, 2025

Uses of AI in financial control explained at Groundbreak

At Procore’s Groundbreak event in Denver, Colo., Joe DiPinto of Premier Construction Software in Markham, Ont., shared his insights into how AI might help contractors with new capabilities for m

December 16, 2024

A look inside Promise Robotics’ automated homebuilding technology

Imagine a world where affordable, sustainable housing isn’t a dream, but a reality. This vision faces two significant hurdles: skyrocketing construction costs and a shortage of skilled labour

November 26, 2024

Homebuilders call for action in light of grim outlook

Housing starts over the next few years will likely weaken and the already-dire supply shortage could get even worse, warns a comprehensive report released by the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON), which represents new home builders.

November 26, 2024