Canadian Infrastructure Council releases first National Infrastructure Assessment
AI Article Summary
The Canadian Infrastructure Council has released Canada's first National Infrastructure Assessment report, which focuses on housing-enabling infrastructure across the country. The report highlights the challenges of aging assets, climate risks, and workforce shortages while emphasizing the need for strategic planning to build resilient infrastructure. It calls for a coordinated approach to infrastructure systems, with a focus on data and resilience. The report serves as a resource for governments and stakeholders to develop informed infrastructure strategies.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
For Canadian builders, this means there will be an increased emphasis on strategic and data-driven approaches to infrastructure planning, potentially affecting building permits and timelines. The push for more resilient and coordinated infrastructure systems might lead to new funding opportunities and regulatory changes. Contractors should prepare for a focus on sustainable and efficient construction practices to align with these national goals.
