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PCL announces leadership appointments
Chris Gower takes over as President and CEO from Dave Filipchuk, who will chair the company’s board of directors.
Work starts on FBO facility at Hamilton airport
The $15-million project, which is being built by Biddle Carson Developments, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026.
Q3 building construction costs increase at slowest rate in nearly four years
Year over year, construction costs for residential buildings rose 4.0% in the third quarter of 2024, while non-residential building construction costs increased 3.9%.
Shares in Aecon up more than 10% after Q3 results top expectations
Revenue for the quarter totalled $1.28 billion, up from $1.24 billion in the same quarter last year.
What European housing models could do for Canada’s affordability problems
Canada is also working to build up modular construction, but it, too, requires long-term commitments and stable demand to be a success.