Shortages and costs cited as problems

May 16, 2012

It comes as no surprise that the most critical concerns for new home builders in Alberta revolves around two things: lots and government charges.

Rising serviced lot prices are the number one concern of Alberta builders who completed the recent Pulse Survey. In fact, that’s a critical problem across Canada, where close to one-third of builders say it’s the top worry – and that goes up to 40 per cent in Ontario. …more

Options to avoid your upcoming labour crisis

May 16, 2012

With an active spring for the housing market, the woes of worker shortages are at the forefront of concerns for many companies.

The Alberta government has forecast there will be 114,000 more jobs than people available to fill them in coming years…more

A better foundation solution

May 16, 2012

The May 31st builder breakfast is about a new application of a centuries’ old technology that can help homebuilders.

The breakfast will cover information on screw piles, a solution for better foundations that has been around for nearly 200 years and has grown and evolved over the past few years. Screw piles offer benefits over competing foundation systems that can greatly benefit any job site…more

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