As Vancouver prepares to welcome a massive influx of international visitors for the FIFA World Cup, a significant policy clash has emerged, pitting the urgent need for tourist accommodation against the provincial government's stringent housing regulations. The British Columbia government has
The real estate and construction industries, historically characterized by their slower pace of technological adoption, are now undergoing a profound and rapid transformation driven by the pervasive integration of Artificial Intelligence. This monumental shift is not merely an incremental upgrade
A peculiar silence is falling over many nonresidential construction sites, yet the frantic search for skilled workers has never been louder, creating a defining paradox for an industry at a critical juncture. This cooldown, coexisting with high labor demand, signals a complex shift in the market.
Recent analysis of the U.S. construction industry has unveiled a subtle yet significant contraction in the national project pipeline, with the average backlog of work falling to its lowest point since the early months of 2024. While this headline figure suggests a broad-based cooling in the sector,
With the Building Safety Act 2022 fundamentally reshaping liability in the construction sector, historical projects are coming under intense legal scrutiny. The £30 million lawsuit between Taylor Wimpey and Vinci over the Victoria Wharf development in Cardiff is a landmark case, illustrating the
In a direct and decisive response to the critical housing shortage affecting its personnel, 19 Wing Comox has completed the purchase of a 52-unit apartment building in downtown Courtenay, a move that underscores a significant shift in military accommodation strategy. The $19.1 million acquisition
