The numbers tell a clear story. Canadian construction tariffs and counter-tariffs have pushed total project costs up an estimated 8 to 12 percent depending on material mix, and Statistics Canada reports the total value of building permits issued nationally fell 11.5 percent year-over-year in February 2026 on a constant-dollar basis. For builders, owners, and the … Learn more about this topic
Planning a commercial tenant improvement Calgary starts long before a contractor sets foot in your space — it starts before you sign your lease. You found the space. The location feels right. The square footage works. But before you put pen to paper on that commercial lease, there is one question you need to ask: … Learn more about this topic
Calgary’s buildings are responsible for 57 to 65 percent of the city’s total greenhouse gas emissions. That single statistic — published in the City of Calgary’s Climate Strategy — changes the conversation entirely. Sustainable building Calgary is no longer a trend, a premium add-on, or a marketing talking point. Sustainable building Calgary projects must meet … Learn more about this topic
COR certified construction Canada-wide is held to a sobering standard — every day, workers step onto job sites carrying real risk. Construction accounts for approximately 32% of all workplace fatalities in this country, despite representing less than 8% of the national workforce. That is precisely why the Certificate of Recognition (COR) exists. COR certified construction … Learn more about this topic
Women in construction Canada are stepping into an industry that’s in the middle of a building boom — and it’s time more women are part of building it. Women in construction Canada represent one of the industry’s greatest untapped opportunities. Yet today, women make up only 13.6% of the total construction workforce and a mere … Learn more about this topic
Modular construction has reached an inflection point. The global market now exceeds $100 billion, growing at roughly 6.5% annually, as labour shortages, sustainability mandates, and AI-driven manufacturing converge to make factory-built commercial buildings faster, cheaper, and greener than ever. In the past 18 months alone, the industry delivered Europe’s tallest modular tower (50 stories in … Learn more about this topic
AI in commercial construction Calgary is transforming how projects are built.AI is no longer a “nice-to-have” innovation in construction—it’s becoming a competitive advantage. The global AI-in-construction market is forecast to grow quickly through this decade, reflecting how fast owners and contractors are adopting AI for planning, field coordination, safety, and cost control. For Calgary’s commercial … Learn more about this topic
Calgary commercial renovations are critical for property owners in 2026.As Calgary’s commercial real estate market enters 2026, property owners face a unique convergence of challenges and opportunities. Downtown office vacancy hovers at 30.4 percent, while industrial availability has tightened to just 5.3 percent. Construction costs remain elevated, yet strategic renovations are delivering returns of 15-25 … Learn more about this topic
Calgary construction projects in January are faster to start, easier to schedule, and often more cost-effective than spring or summer builds. When temperatures drop and the holiday season ends, most people think construction should pause—but savvy property owners and business leaders know better. January is actually one of the best times to launch construction projects … Learn more about this topic
Construction safety plays a critical role in preventing injuries, reducing risk, and protecting workers on every job site.
