An overview of economic and labour market conditions in the Canadian construction industry, updated monthly.
BuildForce Canada’s Key Indicators Hub is a reference tool where stakeholders can find timely information about key metrics pertinent to the construction industry
Reports to help decision makers to anticipate labour force requirements and identify the trades and occupations the industry is most likely to need across a 10-year forecast scenario.
The construction labour force is impacted by a number of factors. In addition to Construction Forecasts, discover reports on immigration, green infrastructure, residential construction and more.
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Learn more about BuildForce Canada labour market information data, methodology and products.
Successful construction employers know that to meet future workforce challenges, they need to recruit from traditionally under-represented groups (women, Indigenous, newcomers), which means establishing a respectful and inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming to all.
To meet future workforce challenges, they need to recruit from traditionally under-represented groups (women, Indigenous, newcomers), which means establishing a respectful and inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming to all.
Canada is a centre of excellence in construction innovation. To stay globally competitive, we need to put our pioneering knowledge of best practices to work — seeking processes to ensure safety, keep quality high, and bring costs down
Learn more about productivity and performance benchmarking from a construction context in this informative blog series.
Browse hundreds of blogs from the recurring Respectful Workplaces and Labour Market Corner series, in addition to articles on productivity and more.
A library of BuildForce Canada’s recently published reports including highlight reports from the annual construction labour market forecast.
Media releases from BuildForce Canada
Provides timely and relevant industry information on hot button issues including workforce requirements, key trends, productivity, diversity, knowledge transfer, and more.
Home for all construction related media and resources including press releases, blogs, reports and more
The demand for skilled workers has been increasing steadily for more than a decade.
The careers of the future are already here. Major new construction projects are popping up right across Canada, with hot spots in every province.
If you’ve never considered a career in the skilled trades, now is the time!
A career in the skilled trades offers a bright future that’s full of possibilities.
Your military qualifications and experience could help ease you into a second career in construction.
There are many common myths and subsequent truths about the construction industry in Canada – here are a few.
Canada’s construction industry is growing and with that, comes opportunity for you.
There are more than 370,000 companies in the Canadian construction industry today.
Safety should always be a top priority in construction. All employers of tradespeople in Canada are obliged by law to provide a safe work environment for employees, and every employee must be trained in safe work practices.
There’s no “one-way” to get into construction. With so many trades and career paths to choose from, it’s really about finding the right fit for your interests and lifestyle.
With more than 50 construction career options, you’re sure to find your perfect fit. Which career is right for you?
Find the construction careers that fit your interests and lifestyle.
A national industry-led organization committed to working with the construction industry to provide information and resources to assist with its management of workforce requirements.
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January 31, 2019 Reports
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