A five-month permit freeze delayed 5,000 homes and cost Waterloo Region $500M in investment. As the Region reopens on June 3, local industry leaders reflect on the collaborative push that solved the crisis - and why a long-term strategy is vital to keep the community growing.
At the BMO Women of the Year Awards, Skilled Trades recipient Jessica Gemmell challenged clients and employers to ask one simple question when hiring a contractor: "Do you employ women on your team?" A small question with the power to drive real change.
Hard hats protect the head, but what protects the headspace? Read how Ontario construction employers can support their crews through the WSIB Excellence Program and earn premium rebates.
Mental health doesn’t need to start with big definitions, it starts with simple, honest check-ins and recognizing what people are carrying every day. Let’s create a space for connection, outlets, and looking out for one another. That is how we quietly build stronger people and a stronger industry.
The Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA) is inviting your organization to join a broad-based industry coalition in advance of the June 3, 2026, Special Council Meeting regarding water capacity constraints in the Mannheim Service Area.
Women in Construction kickoff event focused on personal and professional growth, highlighting shared experiences and community connection, and introduces the upcoming deConstructed series to continue those conversations.
Waterloo Region’s water capacity limits are now halting development and threatening economic growth. This overview examines how stronger collaboration between government bodies and the construction industry is critical to addressing infrastructure limitations and supporting sustainable, long-term regional expansion.
Conestoga College is expanding skilled trades education with a new state-of-the-art campus in Cambridge, aiming to address Ontario’s growing demand for trades professionals. Inspired by the idea that building opportunity attracts participation, the college has already seen rising enrolment as a result of its investment in modern training facilities.
The Grand Valley Construction Association and Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region (HFHWR) are partnering on a new pilot project to expand the unique learning opportunities volunteers experience on build days.
Leadership hiring within the construction sector carries significant operational, financial, and reputational weight. Consequently, many firms bypass traditional job advertising in favor of targeted executive search to secure senior talent like Presidents, VP’s of Construction, and Operations Managers.
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