This Week in Construction: Top Innovations & Industry Trends – March 12, 2025

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SUNDRE, ALBERTA, CANADA, March 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Since its establishment in 2003, Construction Links Network has emerged as a premier news and information hub in the construction sector. With a commitment to enhancing the digital presence and search engine visibility of its members, Construction Links Network has become an indispensable resource for a wide array of professionals. This includes construction managers, contractors, developers, building and property managers, architects, designers, engineers, and government officials.

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Despite concerns over potential U.S. tariffs, Canada’s construction sector is showing resilience and progress so far in 2025, with several key developments driving economic growth. The federal government’s $3.9 billion investment in the Alto high-speed rail network, connecting Quebec City and Toronto, is a major step toward sustainable infrastructure, expected to create 51,000 jobs and boost GDP by $35 billion annually. Meanwhile, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, set to open this year, will enhance trade and transportation between Canada and the U.S., strengthening economic ties. In the residential sector, housing starts rose by 3% in January, fueled by multi-unit urban developments, signaling stability and growth in the housing market. These strategic initiatives highlight the sector’s adaptability and strength, reinforcing Canada’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and economic prosperity. While challenges remain, the industry’s forward momentum demonstrates that investment and innovation will drive a stronger, more resilient future.

Featured content published this week includes a range of topical subjects:

• ConTech: Latest Trends and Innovations – No. 98
• Canada’s construction industry gathering in Québec City for Annual Conference and AGM
• Trade Winds to Success Empowers Indigenous Women in Construction
• Canadore College and DNSSAB Open Intergenerational Housing Project
• Canadian Steel Industry Faces Uncertainty Despite Temporary U.S. Tariff Pause
• UBC Program Helps Newcomers Fast-Track Construction Careers
• Enoch Cree Nation Secures $100M Loan for Major Infrastructure Development
• Premier Construction Software Launches Cortex DM
• BIRDS: The Robotic System Transforming Bridge Safety and Maintenance
• Canada Expands Immigration Pathways to Strengthen Construction Workforce
• Ontario Contractors Remain Optimistic for 2025 Despite Market Uncertainty
• RONA to feature over 6,500 Canadian-made products labelled “Well Made Here”
• RAIC College Welcomes 43 New Fellows
• 1X to 10X: A Step-by-Step Guide for AI-Powered Executives
• Maximize Productivity in Your Work Van or Truck with Lean Principles
• Design verification: compare as-built to as-designed
• IRATA, GWO, and Working at Heights Training: Essential Courses for Safety and Rescue
• Design considerations: choosing the best framing system for your building needs
• How Stantec is Enhancing Coordination and Collaboration in Data Center and Healthcare Projects
• Do First Aid Kits Expire? Understanding Workplace Safety in Canada
• INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES addressing Building Smarter: Key Questions & Solutions for Construction Efficiency
• DPR Construction Selects Ediphi as their Global Estimating and Preconstruction Platform
• New Structural Commentaries Guide Released for NBC 2020

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