One of the key factors in generating economic growth or expansion is investment. When money flows into projects – whether public or private – things …
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The Bigger Picture on Residential Construction
One business story that was quite consistent through all of 2019 was the slowdown in the residential construction sector. Excess inventory and slow demand were …
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Saskatchewan Back in the Black
There are some new names in the list of hot spots when examining the cost of building a new house. We’ve gotten used to hearing that the cost of …
Sharp Increase in Construction Investment
Make it five consecutive months. The construction industry in this province has been in the doldrums compared to the growth period at the beginning of this …
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Is This the Sign We’ve Waited For?
When we get the monthly reports on building permits, it has not generally been a good news event. In broad terms, we have gotten used to seeing that things are …
Home Builders Continue to Climb Steep Hill
Next time you’re talking to a new home builder in this province, be kind. They’ve been fighting a tough market for a couple years now as they try to strike …
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