Although few pay attention to it, the development, regulation and impact of land use planning has more to do with the average person than they realize. A sweeping reform could reduce housing and rent prices, at no cost to the public purse.

The Aecon Three Fires joint venture also includes the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and the Aamjiwnaang First Nation, and aims to pursue utilities projects across southwestern Ontario.

The new Southwestern Ontario Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities Table aims to advance billions of dollars’ worth of critical infrastructure projects in the area.

The building material and supplies subsector saw sales fall 1.7 per cent to $12.8 billion for the month as sales of lumber, millwork, hardware and other building supplies lost 2.8 per cent.

Highlights include work on nearly 250 LEED-certified projects with a combined value of more than $18 billion.