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Atlantic Canada’s first tall mass timber tower? Dartmouth study compares mass timber vs. concrete
A recent feasibility study comparing concrete to mass timber designs for a 12-storey residential rental building in Dartmouth, N.S., showed some surprising results for the development team.
Mass timber came in 8.39 per cent more expensive than concrete, but the study revealed the gap can be narrowed through several factors, including a much shorter construction schedule.
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CMHC 2025 Annual Report Highlights Strong Support for Canada’s Housing Market
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting its critical role in supporting Canada’s housing finance system during ongoing economic uncertainty and global trade tensions. In 2025, CMHC facilitated financing for more than 361,000 housing units through its commercial financing and mortgage insurance products, reinforcing its position as a major driver of residential construction and housing affordability across Canada.
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Humber Polytechnic Dominates 2026 National Post-Secondary Leadership Awards, Earning Three Golds and a Bronze
Humber Polytechnic was recognized on the national stage by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), earning four prestigious Awards of Excellence. The awards, which celebrate leadership, innovation and impact across Canada’s public college and institute system, were presented during the 2026 CICan Connections Conference.
Humber’s four award recipients - Spencer Wood, Samara Ocansey, Onoride Francis Osifo and the SIM Lab team - are featured in this video.
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Marten Falls First Nation, Bird Construction form majority Indigenous owned partnership
Bird Construction Inc. has entered into a strategic alliance with Marten Falls First Nation through the formation of Piinahzii Limited Partnership.
According to a release, the majority Indigenous-owned partnership will work on infrastructure projects within the community and the Marten Falls Traditional Territory.
The partnership intends to pursue community infrastructure opportunities that support both near-term needs and longer-term development objectives.
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Toromont Expands Remanufacturing Operations with Advanced Quebec Facility
Toromont Industries Ltd. has announced a $55 million investment to build a new 90,000-square-foot remanufacturing centre in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec, scheduled to open in summer 2027. The advanced facility will support growing customer demand across Quebec and Eastern Canada while expanding Toromont’s remanufacturing capabilities for engines, hydraulic systems and powertrains used in the industrial construction, mining and marine transportation sectors.
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Heavy equipment manufacturers to see uneven demand: report
A new report says Canada’s heavy equipment manufacturers will likely see uneven growth this year as the construction sector is being hit by a housing slowdown while a push for mining projects could increase demand.
The report prepared for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers focuses on off-highway equipment, which means mostly construction, farming and mining needs.
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Level Up! career fairs set to launch for the fifth year
The Ontario government is launching the annual Level Up! career fairs for a fifth year as a way to introduce students, educators and jobseekers about in-demand jobs in various sectors.
The multi‑day events are planned for 12 communities across the province and aim to attract 60,000 people, explains a release.
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Top 10 Pre-Bid Office Projects in Canada - May 2026
The top 10 pre-bid office projects in Canada, ranked by project value as of May 5, 2026.
Click through on any project below for more project intelligence, or click these pages and search projects across using your own criteria.
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WEBINAR ALERT: Low-Rise Geothermal Communities – A Builder’s Guide to Optimizing Space, Comfort, and Cost Certainty
In today's challenging housing market, delivering more for less is more critical than ever—and every sales advantage matters. Homebuyers expect greater efficiency and comfort without paying a premium. Geothermal provides a practical path forward, enabling quiet, zero-gas homes with more usable yard space—at no additional cost.
Join Diverso Energy and Mattamy Homes on June 11 at 1:00 PM EST for a practical look at what it takes to deliver geothermal across entire communities—from design and site planning through to construction and homeowner support.
🔗 Register now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5ZVL85R6RGijiD4xwoqAqQ
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TCA Member Spotlight
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Advertise in Our Weekly Bulletin
Advertise your products and service in TCA's Weekly E-Connect bulletin. This email blast is sent to the members on Tuesday morning of each week. Please visit our website, or contact Vishawn Thompson for details.
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Lodestar’s system-based approach integrates seamlessly with traditional construction workflows, enabling teams to compress timelines without compromising quality or compliance. As demand for housing and infrastructure grows, Lodestar provides a scalable solution that helps the industry deliver resilient, high-performance buildings more efficiently across a wide range of project types.
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Golf-Play Sold Out! Sponsorship and Dinner Tickets are still available for purchase!
TCA ANNUAL GOLF DAY EVENT
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Angus Glen
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Hurry and Purchase Your Tickets and Sponsorship Now!
YCL 2026 Boat Cruise | Thursday, June 25, 2026
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