The changing skyline of Ontario’s biggest cities was a long time coming As the history of construction goes, the onset of condominiums seems comparatively recent. Yet the concept actually [...]
Flexibility, pre-planning and early collaboration keys to office-to-residential conversions Among the many things that the COVID pandemic has changed forever is the way we work. Employees in many [...]
The Drama of Exterior Renovations They say you can’t judge a book by its cover. But you can certainly catch the eye of passersby before they notice any other book on the shelf. Or, in this case, [...]
The pandemic has changed us all. What does this new reality mean for the industry? As we move forward, it’s clear that the pandemic has changed us—publicly, personally and professionally. [...]
The Advance of Permeable Surfaces In 2010, flood damage in urban areas, including homes, businesses and public infrastructure in Canada, registered at approximately $3 billion according to the [...]
The Comeback of Multi-Generational Homes A blast from the past—the multi-generational home—is making a strong comeback in Ontario. Pre-World War II, this form of housing was common, but it was [...]
Three Fronts That May Soon Redefine Residential Construction The future seems to get here quicker than it used to, with innovation leaping out from around every corner. It can be both imposing [...]
Increased demand, falling supply have pushed softwood costs to new heights. So what’s next? Entitled “What’s the Story With Lumber and Where Do We Go From Here?,” the Canadian Home Builders’ [...]
One year after its start, builders weigh in on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic The pandemic has tested our patience. It has forced us to explore new ways of conducting business, of looking [...]
Behind the scenes with Ontario’s über-luxury designers We’re perusing the portfolio of multi-disciplinary interior design firm Cecconi Simone, when we come across their “Country Residence” [...]
