Canada’s construction industry releases key industry report on building sustainably

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) released a pivotal report emphasizing the urgent need for increased investment and stronger policy action to protect our communities and ensure the long-term durability of our infrastructure.

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Climate resilience in construction: Building for a sustainable future stresses the importance of building resilient infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather events, protect lives, and support community well-being. Recent incidents, like the flooding in Toronto and wildfires in Jasper, show these threats are real and disrupt the everyday lives of Canadians. Calgary’s broken water main signals even deeper problems with Canada’s aging infrastructure.

“Canada’s infrastructure is the backbone of our communities, but it’s under threats from climate-related disasters,” says Rodrigue Gilbert, CCA President. “With much of our infrastructure aging or in poor condition, we must act now to future-proof our infrastructure and meet our environmental goals.”

Key points from the report:

Urgent need for investment: To protect infrastructure assets and address the rising strain from increasing population and housing developments, substantial investment is essential.

Industry progress and challenges: The construction sector is actively working to reduce its environmental impact, but long-term sustainability requires broader support and collaboration. Incentives to pilot new processes and technologies are also needed.

Policy environment: We need effective policies to ensure infrastructure is built to last. This includes addressing issues like labour shortages, procurement, alternative delivery models, and supply chain challenges.

Canada’s construction industry releases key industry report on building sustainably

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