The use of mass timber in construction is gaining momentum, with numerous high-profile projects emerging across Canada. It is becoming more commonly used in residential, commercial, and institutional developments, causing insurers to take a closer look at how it performs over time — particularly when it comes to water exposure and fire risk. What is…
Alberta’s construction industry is a significant contributor to the province’s economy. In 2021, it employed approximately 222,200 individuals, which accounts for about 10% of the province’s total employment (according to the federal government). The latest data from the Business Council of Alberta from 2018 and 2019 estimates the industry added about $24 billion to Alberta’s economy in those…
Thirty years ago, Calgary was considered a mid-sized city with a population of about 795,000. Today, its population is 1.336 million. That’s an increase of nearly 60%, and the city’s surge in growth is not expected to slow down. People are arriving from other parts of the country and the world every day to all…
Construction is booming across Alberta, and particularly in Calgary. Thirty years ago, Calgary was a mid-sized city by metropolitan standards, with a population between 600,000 and 700,000. Today, the city has burgeoned to well over 1 million residents, and with that kind of growth, it’s easy to see why Calgary has become such a hotbed…