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December permits bump up: StatCan

In December, the total value of building permits issued in Canada increased $821.3 million (6.8 percent) to $12.8 billion. The increase was led by the residential sector ($533.5 million) and supported by the non-residential sector...

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Winnipeg council retains bird-friendly requirements following public outcry

Following a daylong hearing Jan. 21, Winnipeg city council decided not to "delete" a bird-friendly window requirement for new builds near malls and major roadways, a bylaw that came into effect less than a year...

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Quikserv inks distribution with True Building Solutions

Quikserv, a manufacturer of pass-through and transaction systems, has announced a new partnership with London, Ont.,-based True Building Solutions, a distributor specializing in customized construction building packages.

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Submissions open for OGMA awards

The Ontario Glass and Metal Association has announced that nominations are now being received for the 2026 Awards for Excellence in Design and Execution and for the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. T

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CAGB to offer transition planning workshops

Canada’s building and real estate sector is facing a convergence of forces that is fundamentally reshaping how buildings are planned, financed, and managed. Tightening regulations, rising climate risk, capital constraints, and growing pressure to future-proof...

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2025 permits down slightly from 2024: StatCan annual review

Year over year, the total value of building permits declined 1.3 percent from 2024 to $139.6 billion. The residential sector decreased $1 billion to $86.6 billion in 2025. This decline was driven by single-family construction...

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Glasstec Start-Up Zone to offer exposure for young companies

The Start-Up Zone will offer young companies access to a high-caliber international trade audience at Glasstec. With over 1,250 exhibitors from 50 countries and around 32,000 trade visitors from 121 nations, Glasstec 2024 already set...

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