BuildForce Canada’s Key Indicators data portal is a reference tool where stakeholders can find timely information about key metrics pertinent to the construction industry. This data portal is designed to equip construction stakeholders with all of the latest data on the industry. Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis. The key indicator metrics are continually updated and reflects Statistics Canada’s latest data releases.
Construction Industry Key Indicators
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Canada
Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
40,528,396
Population
2023-10
Construction Industry Indicators
1,608,800
Labour Force
-1.45%
2024-01
1,474,800
Employment
-1.95%
2024-01
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
2024-01
Construction Industry Composition
Employment
1,474,800
Employment total
-1.95%
2024-01
1,273,400
Employment male
-2.91%
2024-01
201,400
Employment female
4.51%
2024-01
Labour Force
1,608,800
Labour Force Total
-1.45%
2024-01
1,398,700
Labour Force Male
-2.00%
2024-01
210,100
Labour Force Female
2.44%
2024-01
Residential Sector Key Indicators
Residential Building Permits
28,428
Total Permits
2023-10
21,703
Singles
2023-10
6,725
Multi-unit
2023-10
Housing Starts
62,696
Housing starts total
2023-10
14,398
Housing starts single-detached
2023-10
2,360
Housing starts semi-detached
2023-10
6,940
Housing starts row
2023-10
38,998
Housing starts apartments and other
2023-10
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators
Building Permits
5,584
Number of building permits, non-residential
2023-10
1,373
Number of building permits, industrial
2023-10
3,566
Number of building permits, commercial
2023-10
645
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
2023-10
Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators
Investment
Construction Industry Businesses
Total Construction Industry Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 147,490 | Employers |
| 222,489 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 90,411 | Micro (1-4) |
| 55,572 | Small (5-99) |
| 1,420 | Medium (100-499) |
| 87 | Large (500+) |
Residential Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 36,254 | Employers |
| 66,932 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 24,957 | Micro (1-4) |
| 11,209 | Small (5-99) |
| 87 | Medium (100-499) |
| 1 | Large (500+) |
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 7,980 | Employers |
| 11,260 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 3,796 | Micro (1-4) |
| 3,994 | Small (5-99) |
| 174 | Medium (100-499) |
| 16 | Large (500+) |
Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 8,898 | Employers |
| 27,578 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 4,319 | Micro (1-4) |
| 4,118 | Small (5-99) |
| 420 | Medium (100-499) |
| 41 | Large (500+) |
Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 94,358 | Employers |
| 116,719 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 57,339 | Micro (1-4) |
| 36,251 | Small (5-99) |
| 739 | Medium (100-499) |
| 29 | Large (500+) |
Alberta
Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
4,756,408
Population
2023-10
Construction Industry Indicators
247,300
Labour Force
1.35%
2024-01
223,500
Employment
-0.53%
2024-01
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
2024-01
Construction Industry Composition
Employment
223,500
Employment total
-0.53%
2024-01
188,800
Employment male
-1.10%
2024-01
34,700
Employment female
2.66%
2024-01
Labour Force
247,300
Labour Force Total
1.35%
2024-01
209,300
Labour Force Male
1.65%
2024-01
38,000
Labour Force Female
-0.26%
2024-01
Residential Sector Key Indicators
Residential Building Permits
4,726
Total Permits
2023-10
3,860
Singles
2023-10
866
Multi-unit
2023-10
Housing Starts
10,743
Housing starts total
2023-10
4,010
Housing starts single-detached
2023-10
839
Housing starts semi-detached
2023-10
1,735
Housing starts row
2023-10
4,159
Housing starts apartments and other
2023-10
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators
Building Permits
865
Number of building permits, non-residential
2023-10
116
Number of building permits, industrial
2023-10
643
Number of building permits, commercial
2023-10
106
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
2023-10
Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators
Investment
Construction Industry Businesses
Total Construction Industry Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 20,183 | Employers |
| 35,288 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 13,272 | Micro (1-4) |
| 6,587 | Small (5-99) |
| 298 | Medium (100-499) |
| 26 | Large (500+) |
Residential Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 3,642 | Employers |
| 8,355 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 2,687 | Micro (1-4) |
| 941 | Small (5-99) |
| 14 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 1,267 | Employers |
| 2,321 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 709 | Micro (1-4) |
| 522 | Small (5-99) |
| 31 | Medium (100-499) |
| 5 | Large (500+) |
Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 2,064 | Employers |
| 4,844 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 1,121 | Micro (1-4) |
| 816 | Small (5-99) |
| 115 | Medium (100-499) |
| 12 | Large (500+) |
Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 13,210 | Employers |
| 19,939 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 8,755 | Micro (1-4) |
| 4,308 | Small (5-99) |
| 138 | Medium (100-499) |
| 9 | Large (500+) |
British Columbia
Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
5,581,127
Population
2023-10
Construction Industry Indicators
236,000
Labour Force
-9.09%
2024-01
220,600
Employment
-11.23%
2024-01
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
2024-01
Construction Industry Composition
Employment
220,600
Employment total
-11.23%
2024-01
192,400
Employment male
-10.76%
2024-01
28,300
Employment female
-13.98%
2024-01
Labour Force
236,000
Labour Force Total
-9.09%
2024-01
207,500
Labour Force Male
-8.15%
2024-01
28,500
Labour Force Female
-15.43%
2024-01
Residential Sector Key Indicators
Residential Building Permits
1,696
Total Permits
2023-10
1,123
Singles
2023-10
573
Multi-unit
2023-10
Housing Starts
13,528
Housing starts total
2023-10
1,565
Housing starts single-detached
2023-10
280
Housing starts semi-detached
2023-10
1,158
Housing starts row
2023-10
10,525
Housing starts apartments and other
2023-10
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators
Building Permits
611
Number of building permits, non-residential
2023-10
110
Number of building permits, industrial
2023-10
435
Number of building permits, commercial
2023-10
66
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
2023-10
Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators
Investment
Construction Industry Businesses
Total Construction Industry Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 26,015 | Employers |
| 46,118 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 16,186 | Micro (1-4) |
| 9,616 | Small (5-99) |
| 204 | Medium (100-499) |
| 9 | Large (500+) |
Residential Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 6,514 | Employers |
| 15,456 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 4,441 | Micro (1-4) |
| 2,057 | Small (5-99) |
| 16 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 1,314 | Employers |
| 2,150 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 687 | Micro (1-4) |
| 597 | Small (5-99) |
| 30 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 1,822 | Employers |
| 6,599 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 1,012 | Micro (1-4) |
| 749 | Small (5-99) |
| 53 | Medium (100-499) |
| 8 | Large (500+) |
Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 16,365 | Employers |
| 21,742 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 10,046 | Micro (1-4) |
| 6,213 | Small (5-99) |
| 105 | Medium (100-499) |
| 1 | Large (500+) |
Manitoba
Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
1,465,440
Population
2023-10
Construction Industry Indicators
63,000
Labour Force
14.34%
2024-01
59,600
Employment
15.95%
2024-01
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
2024-01
Construction Industry Composition
Employment
59,600
Employment total
15.95%
2024-01
51,200
Employment male
17.97%
2024-01
8,400
Employment female
5.00%
2024-01
Labour Force
63,000
Labour Force Total
14.34%
2024-01
54,500
Labour Force Male
16.70%
2024-01
8,500
Labour Force Female
1.19%
2024-01
Residential Sector Key Indicators
Residential Building Permits
837
Total Permits
2023-10
726
Singles
2023-10
111
Multi-unit
2023-10
Housing Starts
1,672
Housing starts total
2023-10
606
Housing starts single-detached
2023-10
127
Housing starts semi-detached
2023-10
261
Housing starts row
2023-10
678
Housing starts apartments and other
2023-10
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators
Building Permits
203
Number of building permits, non-residential
2023-10
47
Number of building permits, industrial
2023-10
133
Number of building permits, commercial
2023-10
23
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
2023-10
Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators
Investment
Construction Industry Businesses
Total Construction Industry Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 4,559 | Employers |
| 6,452 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 2,434 | Micro (1-4) |
| 2,081 | Small (5-99) |
| 42 | Medium (100-499) |
| 2 | Large (500+) |
Residential Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 1,070 | Employers |
| 1,759 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 697 | Micro (1-4) |
| 371 | Small (5-99) |
| 2 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 328 | Employers |
| 332 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 117 | Micro (1-4) |
| 147 | Small (5-99) |
| 10 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 276 | Employers |
| 684 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 108 | Micro (1-4) |
| 151 | Small (5-99) |
| 15 | Medium (100-499) |
| 2 | Large (500+) |
Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 2,885 | Employers |
| 3,677 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 1,512 | Micro (1-4) |
| 1,357 | Small (5-99) |
| 16 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
New Brunswick
Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
842,725
Population
2023-10
Construction Industry Indicators
37,000
Labour Force
19.74%
2024-01
32,500
Employment
30.00%
2024-01
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
2024-01
Construction Industry Composition
Employment
32,500
Employment total
30.00%
2024-01
29,200
Employment male
32.73%
2024-01
3,300
Employment female
13.79%
2024-01
Labour Force
37,000
Labour Force Total
19.74%
2024-01
33,700
Labour Force Male
21.66%
2024-01
3,300
Labour Force Female
6.45%
2024-01
Residential Sector Key Indicators
Residential Building Permits
628
Total Permits
2023-10
541
Singles
2023-10
87
Multi-unit
2023-10
Housing Starts
1,402
Housing starts total
2023-10
408
Housing starts single-detached
2023-10
60
Housing starts semi-detached
2023-10
261
Housing starts row
2023-10
673
Housing starts apartments and other
2023-10
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators
Building Permits
101
Number of building permits, non-residential
2023-10
18
Number of building permits, industrial
2023-10
68
Number of building permits, commercial
2023-10
15
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
2023-10
Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators
Investment
Construction Industry Businesses
Total Construction Industry Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 2,829 | Employers |
| 2,302 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 1,551 | Micro (1-4) |
| 1,255 | Small (5-99) |
| 22 | Medium (100-499) |
| 1 | Large (500+) |
Residential Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 698 | Employers |
| 583 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 435 | Micro (1-4) |
| 261 | Small (5-99) |
| 2 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 154 | Employers |
| 105 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 60 | Micro (1-4) |
| 92 | Small (5-99) |
| 1 | Medium (100-499) |
| 1 | Large (500+) |
Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 191 | Employers |
| 408 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 72 | Micro (1-4) |
| 108 | Small (5-99) |
| 11 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 1,786 | Employers |
| 1,206 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 984 | Micro (1-4) |
| 794 | Small (5-99) |
| 8 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Newfoundland and Labrador
Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
540,418
Population
2023-10
Construction Industry Indicators
23,800
Labour Force
0.00%
2024-01
18,300
Employment
8.28%
2024-01
23.5%
Unemployment Rate
2024-01
Construction Industry Composition
Employment
18,300
Employment total
8.28%
2024-01
14,700
Employment male
2.08%
2024-01
3,600
Employment female
44.00%
2024-01
Labour Force
23,800
Labour Force Total
0.00%
2024-01
20,300
Labour Force Male
-2.40%
2024-01
3,600
Labour Force Female
16.13%
2024-01
Residential Sector Key Indicators
Residential Building Permits
494
Total Permits
2023-10
433
Singles
2023-10
61
Multi-unit
2023-10
Housing Starts
242
Housing starts total
2023-10
139
Housing starts single-detached
2023-10
12
Housing starts semi-detached
2023-10
44
Housing starts row
2023-10
47
Housing starts apartments and other
2023-10
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators
Building Permits
83
Number of building permits, non-residential
2023-10
9
Number of building permits, industrial
2023-10
69
Number of building permits, commercial
2023-10
5
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
2023-10
Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators
Investment
Construction Industry Businesses
Total Construction Industry Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 1,917 | Employers |
| 1,297 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 1,127 | Micro (1-4) |
| 773 | Small (5-99) |
| 16 | Medium (100-499) |
| 1 | Large (500+) |
Residential Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 571 | Employers |
| 355 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 370 | Micro (1-4) |
| 200 | Small (5-99) |
| 1 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 114 | Employers |
| 70 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 37 | Micro (1-4) |
| 76 | Small (5-99) |
| 1 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 149 | Employers |
| 257 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 58 | Micro (1-4) |
| 84 | Small (5-99) |
| 6 | Medium (100-499) |
| 1 | Large (500+) |
Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 1,083 | Employers |
| 615 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 662 | Micro (1-4) |
| 413 | Small (5-99) |
| 8 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Nova Scotia
Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
1,066,416
Population
2023-10
Construction Industry Indicators
40,000
Labour Force
-6.76%
2024-01
36,000
Employment
-8.40%
2024-01
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
2024-01
Construction Industry Composition
Employment
36,000
Employment total
-8.40%
2024-01
32,000
Employment male
-6.16%
2024-01
4,000
Employment female
-23.08%
2024-01
Labour Force
40,000
Labour Force Total
-6.76%
2024-01
36,000
Labour Force Male
-4.26%
2024-01
4,000
Labour Force Female
-25.93%
2024-01
Residential Sector Key Indicators
Residential Building Permits
746
Total Permits
2023-10
677
Singles
2023-10
69
Multi-unit
2023-10
Housing Starts
2,625
Housing starts total
2023-10
559
Housing starts single-detached
2023-10
68
Housing starts semi-detached
2023-10
117
Housing starts row
2023-10
1,881
Housing starts apartments and other
2023-10
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators
Building Permits
145
Number of building permits, non-residential
2023-10
36
Number of building permits, industrial
2023-10
99
Number of building permits, commercial
2023-10
10
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
2023-10
Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators
Investment
Construction Industry Businesses
Total Construction Industry Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 3,576 | Employers |
| 3,618 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 2,096 | Micro (1-4) |
| 1,457 | Small (5-99) |
| 22 | Medium (100-499) |
| 1 | Large (500+) |
Residential Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 843 | Employers |
| 933 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 532 | Micro (1-4) |
| 311 | Small (5-99) |
| 0 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 190 | Employers |
| 167 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 65 | Micro (1-4) |
| 118 | Small (5-99) |
| 7 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 195 | Employers |
| 603 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 88 | Micro (1-4) |
| 100 | Small (5-99) |
| 6 | Medium (100-499) |
| 1 | Large (500+) |
Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 2,348 | Employers |
| 1,915 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 1,411 | Micro (1-4) |
| 928 | Small (5-99) |
| 9 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Ontario
Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
15,801,768
Population
2023-10
Construction Industry Indicators
591,400
Labour Force
-1.29%
2024-01
556,300
Employment
-1.49%
2024-01
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
2024-01
Construction Industry Composition
Employment
556,300
Employment total
-1.49%
2024-01
483,700
Employment male
-2.34%
2024-01
72,600
Employment female
4.61%
2024-01
Labour Force
591,400
Labour Force Total
-1.29%
2024-01
517,300
Labour Force Male
-1.86%
2024-01
74,100
Labour Force Female
2.92%
2024-01
Residential Sector Key Indicators
Residential Building Permits
8,576
Total Permits
2023-10
5,940
Singles
2023-10
2,636
Multi-unit
2023-10
Housing Starts
20,482
Housing starts total
2023-10
4,591
Housing starts single-detached
2023-10
433
Housing starts semi-detached
2023-10
3,132
Housing starts row
2023-10
12,326
Housing starts apartments and other
2023-10
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators
Building Permits
2,111
Number of building permits, non-residential
2023-10
606
Number of building permits, industrial
2023-10
1,246
Number of building permits, commercial
2023-10
259
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
2023-10
Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators
Investment
Construction Industry Businesses
Total Construction Industry Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 50,267 | Employers |
| 87,706 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 30,654 | Micro (1-4) |
| 19,097 | Small (5-99) |
| 482 | Medium (100-499) |
| 34 | Large (500+) |
Residential Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 12,067 | Employers |
| 26,352 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 8,328 | Micro (1-4) |
| 3,697 | Small (5-99) |
| 41 | Medium (100-499) |
| 1 | Large (500+) |
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 2,824 | Employers |
| 4,499 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 1,384 | Micro (1-4) |
| 1,388 | Small (5-99) |
| 44 | Medium (100-499) |
| 8 | Large (500+) |
Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 2,416 | Employers |
| 9,244 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 1,072 | Micro (1-4) |
| 1,214 | Small (5-99) |
| 117 | Medium (100-499) |
| 13 | Large (500+) |
Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 32,960 | Employers |
| 47,611 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 19,870 | Micro (1-4) |
| 12,798 | Small (5-99) |
| 280 | Medium (100-499) |
| 12 | Large (500+) |
Prince Edward Island
Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
175,853
Population
2023-10
Construction Industry Indicators
7,800
Labour Force
6.85%
2024-01
7,100
Employment
16.39%
2024-01
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
2024-01
Construction Industry Composition
Employment
7,100
Employment total
16.39%
2024-01
6,200
Employment male
10.71%
2024-01
900
Employment female
80.00%
2024-01
Labour Force
7,800
Labour Force Total
6.85%
2024-01
6,800
Labour Force Male
1.49%
2024-01
1,000
Labour Force Female
100.00%
2024-01
Residential Sector Key Indicators
Residential Building Permits
172
Total Permits
2023-10
147
Singles
2023-10
25
Multi-unit
2023-10
Housing Starts
253
Housing starts total
2023-10
142
Housing starts single-detached
2023-10
36
Housing starts semi-detached
2023-10
14
Housing starts row
2023-10
61
Housing starts apartments and other
2023-10
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators
Building Permits
32
Number of building permits, non-residential
2023-10
10
Number of building permits, industrial
2023-10
20
Number of building permits, commercial
2023-10
2
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
2023-10
Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators
Investment
Construction Industry Businesses
Total Construction Industry Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 749 | Employers |
| 774 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 461 | Micro (1-4) |
| 282 | Small (5-99) |
| 6 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Residential Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 240 | Employers |
| 245 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 163 | Micro (1-4) |
| 77 | Small (5-99) |
| 0 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 30 | Employers |
| 17 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 11 | Micro (1-4) |
| 18 | Small (5-99) |
| 1 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 40 | Employers |
| 143 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 19 | Micro (1-4) |
| 18 | Small (5-99) |
| 3 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 439 | Employers |
| 369 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 268 | Micro (1-4) |
| 169 | Small (5-99) |
| 2 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Quebec
Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
8,948,540
Population
2023-10
Construction Industry Indicators
318,900
Labour Force
-2.03%
2024-01
281,800
Employment
-1.57%
2024-01
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
2024-01
Construction Industry Composition
Employment
281,800
Employment total
-1.57%
2024-01
239,900
Employment male
-5.18%
2024-01
41,900
Employment female
25.83%
2024-01
Labour Force
318,900
Labour Force Total
-2.03%
2024-01
274,000
Labour Force Male
-5.12%
2024-01
44,900
Labour Force Female
22.34%
2024-01
Residential Sector Key Indicators
Residential Building Permits
9,908
Total Permits
2023-10
7,730
Singles
2023-10
2,178
Multi-unit
2023-10
Housing Starts
10,398
Housing starts total
2023-10
1,944
Housing starts single-detached
2023-10
449
Housing starts semi-detached
2023-10
176
Housing starts row
2023-10
7,829
Housing starts apartments and other
2023-10
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators
Building Permits
1,274
Number of building permits, non-residential
2023-10
390
Number of building permits, industrial
2023-10
746
Number of building permits, commercial
2023-10
138
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
2023-10
Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators
Investment
Construction Industry Businesses
Total Construction Industry Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 32,508 | Employers |
| 31,423 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 19,762 | Micro (1-4) |
| 12,445 | Small (5-99) |
| 288 | Medium (100-499) |
| 13 | Large (500+) |
Residential Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 9,578 | Employers |
| 10,980 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 6,604 | Micro (1-4) |
| 2,963 | Small (5-99) |
| 11 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 1,458 | Employers |
| 1,208 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 612 | Micro (1-4) |
| 806 | Small (5-99) |
| 38 | Medium (100-499) |
| 2 | Large (500+) |
Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 1,273 | Employers |
| 3,892 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 534 | Micro (1-4) |
| 657 | Small (5-99) |
| 78 | Medium (100-499) |
| 4 | Large (500+) |
Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 20,199 | Employers |
| 15,343 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 12,012 | Micro (1-4) |
| 8,019 | Small (5-99) |
| 161 | Medium (100-499) |
| 7 | Large (500+) |
Saskatchewan
Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
1,218,976
Population
2023-10
Construction Industry Indicators
43,600
Labour Force
-1.36%
2024-01
39,000
Employment
-5.80%
2024-01
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
2024-01
Construction Industry Composition
Employment
39,000
Employment total
-5.80%
2024-01
35,300
Employment male
-5.11%
2024-01
3,700
Employment female
-11.90%
2024-01
Labour Force
43,600
Labour Force Total
-1.36%
2024-01
39,400
Labour Force Male
-1.50%
2024-01
4,300
Labour Force Female
2.38%
2024-01
Residential Sector Key Indicators
Residential Building Permits
553
Total Permits
2023-10
452
Singles
2023-10
101
Multi-unit
2023-10
Housing Starts
1,351
Housing starts total
2023-10
434
Housing starts single-detached
2023-10
56
Housing starts semi-detached
2023-10
42
Housing starts row
2023-10
819
Housing starts apartments and other
2023-10
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators
Building Permits
127
Number of building permits, non-residential
2023-10
20
Number of building permits, industrial
2023-10
89
Number of building permits, commercial
2023-10
18
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
2023-10
Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators
Investment
Construction Industry Businesses
Total Construction Industry Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 4,378 | Employers |
| 6,994 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 2,606 | Micro (1-4) |
| 1,737 | Small (5-99) |
| 298 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Residential Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 905 | Employers |
| 1,787 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 635 | Micro (1-4) |
| 270 | Small (5-99) |
| 0 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 256 | Employers |
| 338 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 99 | Micro (1-4) |
| 202 | Small (5-99) |
| 9 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 418 | Employers |
| 841 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 215 | Micro (1-4) |
| 190 | Small (5-99) |
| 13 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |
Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)
| Number of Firms | |
|---|---|
| 2,799 | Employers |
| 4,028 | Non-employers |
| Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size | |
|---|---|
| 1,657 | Micro (1-4) |
| 1,130 | Small (5-99) |
| 12 | Medium (100-499) |
| 0 | Large (500+) |