Articles tagged with "Residential Building"

Montreal must significantly increase its housing construction efforts to restore pre-pandemic housing affordability levels, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The report suggests that to achieve affordable housing, the city will need to triple its current rate of construction. The housing market is currently constrained, affecting overall accessibility for residents. The city's current strategies may fall short if these targets aren't met.

Montreal is facing a severe housing crisis, exacerbated by the pandemic more than any other major Canadian city. To address the situation, it is necessary to build approximately 50,000 new homes annually. This implies that Montreal will need to double its current housing production rate to meet demand and alleviate the crisis.

The Quebec government and the City of Val-d'Or are hosting a press conference about the construction of affordable housing in Val-d'Or. The event, scheduled for June 20, will feature France-Élaine Duranceau, the Minister responsible for Housing, and Céline Brindamour, the Mayor of Val-d'Or. Media personnel planning to attend need to confirm their presence by June 19 at 2 PM.

A tentative agreement has been reached between Quebec's construction association (APCHQ) and the construction union alliance, ending a residential construction strike that began on May 28. The agreement includes an 8% salary increase for 2025, with arbitration set for subsequent years under specific parameters. This agreement will be subject to ratification by both the union members and employers. The residential sector was the last of the four construction sectors in Quebec to renew its collective agreement.

The construction labor union Alliance has reached a tentative agreement with the APCHQ, ending the strike in the residential construction sector. The agreement was finalized on Wednesday evening, signaling a conclusion to ongoing negotiations. This development allows for the resumption of residential construction projects that had been stalled due to the strike.

An agreement in principle has been reached in the residential construction sector, leading to the end of a strike. The strike, which began on May 28, had affected numerous projects across the region. The resolution of the strike is expected to restart and accelerate halted construction activities. The terms of the agreement have yet to be fully disclosed.

The strike in the residential construction sector, which started on May 28, has come to an end. Both parties confirmed the conclusion of the strike on Wednesday evening. An agreement in principle has been reached, allowing work to resume. This marks a successful negotiation that has resolved the labor dispute in residential construction.

CertainTeed Canada has launched CarbonLow, a new line of low-carbon gypsum panels with up to 60% less embodied carbon than traditional panels. These panels are produced at CertainTeed's facility in Quebec, which is transitioning to use only hydroelectric power, becoming North America's first zero-carbon gypsum wallboard plant. The CarbonLow line includes several gypsum solutions for a variety of building applications and requires no changes to standard installation practices. This initiative supports Saint-Gobain’s larger sustainability efforts and aims to encourage the use of sustainable building materials.

A new affordable housing project, Place Dumas, has begun in Nominingue, Quebec, featuring seven units for families and individuals. The project represents over $2.8 million in investment, supported by the Canadian and Quebec governments, as well as local contributions. The project includes funding from the Programme d'habitation abordable Québec and will offer rental supplements to eligible households. This initiative aims to address housing shortages and strengthen local communities.

In Sainte-Thérèse, Québec, a 12-unit affordable housing building was inaugurated after being reconstructed due to a fire. The project, completed with a budget of $4.46 million, was funded by the Québec government, the Canadian government, and the City of Sainte-Thérèse. The redevelopment aims to offer safe and quality housing for low-income families and includes a community room for social interaction. The construction started on May 6, 2024, and completed by June 30, 2025, with tenants moving in by June 1, 2025.

Trois-Rivières has experienced significant growth in new housing units over recent years, increasing from 1,327 in 2023 to 1,539 in 2024. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports that residential construction starts have had an even busier start to the year compared to last year. The trend indicates strong activity in the residential construction sector.

Montréal has acquired 33 housing units in the Ville-Marie district, removing them from the speculative market to ensure affordable living spaces. These units include studios and rooms, initially managed by the Société d'habitation et de développement de Montréal (SHDM) and later by a nonprofit. This acquisition aligns with the city's efforts to achieve 20% non-market housing by 2050 and address the housing crisis through Loger + measures. These measures support the construction and preservation of affordable housing in the city.