Building costs soar as pandemic fuels shortages in construction
The Review reports that low mortgage rates spurred home renovations, driving record price spikes and material scarcities. Lumber and OSB costs jumped dramatically while trades face tighter supplies. Flamand Construction owner Dwayne Flamand notes higher labour and material costs, uncertain demand, and strained smaller jobs, with a trend toward repairs over new builds.
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IMWD Launches LIDAR Project for Regional Topography
IMWD and 14 municipalities partner to collect precise surface elevations via LIDAR from a May flight. Data will guide flood protection planning including upstream retention placement to protect downstream infrastructure. The Watershed District, with offices in Ethelbert and Ste. Rose, operates with 14 local municipalities and Manitoba’s involvement.
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Attics Geomatics
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Ste. Rose
Manitoba
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