An aging labour force may create challenges as infrastructure investment dominates New Brunswick’s construction outlook
…in New Brunswick’s largest construction trades programs reached a record high of 1,100 in 2023. Although intakes eased slightly in 2024, they remained above 1,000. Completions, however, remain notably lower…
Major project demands drive construction growth in Nova Scotia to 2035, and may help to offset softening residential activity
…record high in 2023. Although there was a slight softening in 2024, registrations have outpaced employment growth and remain significantly higher than the average annual intake over the last decade….
As project completions moderate from recent highs in Prince Edward Island, worker retention may become a challenge
…recruiting and retaining new workers to continue to meet planned demands.” New registrations in PEI’s largest construction trades programs reached a record level in 2024, and have generally kept pace…
Residential construction demands slow in British Columbia to 2035, while short-term non-residential growth is expected to be significant (en anglais seulement)
…mechanical trades. Although growth in new registrations have slowed since, levels remained elevated in 2024, bringing the province to a record number of registered apprentices. “It is encouraging to see…