Episode 2: The Interest Rate Squeeze – Financing Challenges in Construction in Uncertain Times
High interest rates are squeezing construction financing, but relief might be on the horizon. As of September 2025, the Bank of Canada’s policy rate holds steady at 2.75%, following gradual cuts earlier in the year (wowa.ca, bankofcanada.ca). Recent weak jobs data has boosted odds of a 25-basis-point cut in September or October, potentially easing to […]
Episode 1: Inflation’s Grip – Rising Costs in Construction in Uncertain Times
Inspired by our latest deep-dive article, “Part 2: The Economic Chill” in the “Construction in Uncertain Times” series, we’re breaking down key takeaways into bite-sized, actionable insights. Over three episodes, we’ll spotlight inflation, interest rates, and adaptive strategies — helping general contractors, developers, and architects like you stay ahead. Episode 1: Inflation’s Grip – Rising […]
Part 2: The Economic Chill. Understanding the Economic Chill in Construction in Uncertain Times
In our previous installment, “The World at a Crossroads,” we explored how global instability — from wars to trade tensions — is reshaping the construction landscape. Now, we turn our focus inward to the economic forces at play. The economic chill sweeping through Canada and beyond is more than a temporary dip; it’s a profound […]
Building in Uncertain Times: Why Construction Must Think Beyond Blueprints
In a world increasingly defined by instability, the construction industry cannot afford to operate as if it exists in a vacuum. Wars and armed conflicts (Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas, China-Taiwan, Pakistan-India, etc.), volatile trade relations, aggressive tariff policies, political unrest, financial tightening, unpredictable elections, and mass migration — these aren’t just headlines. They are early warning signals […]
