New Construction Laws
New and upcoming construction laws, building codes and regulations across Canada, and what each change means for owners, buyers, contractors, trades, workers, suppliers and designers. Every entry links to the official source.
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Alberta residential builders must meet competency requirements for licences Alberta · in 2 months
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3 changesAlberta residential builders must meet competency requirements for licences
Comes into force Jan 1, 2027 · in 2 months
From January 1, 2027, residential builders applying for a new licence or renewing one must confirm they meet builder competency requirements. Licences run one year, and…
Affects Homebuyer Contractor
Alberta OHS Code updates fully in effect (harassment and violence, explosives)
In force since Mar 31, 2025
Updated OHS Code provisions, including those on harassment and violence and on explosives, became fully effective March 31, 2025. Most changes are administrative, removi…
Affects Contractor Trade contractor Worker
New Home Buyer Protection Act changes: caveats on warranty-exempt homes, appeal rights
Announced · date not set
Homes built and sold without warranty under an exemption would carry a caveat on title so buyers know before purchase. Appeal rights for homebuyer decisions would be rei…
Affects Owner Homebuyer Contractor
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