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.
32 changes
Showing changes that affect general contractors, builders and construction business owners, with what each one means for you.
Changes for contractors
4 changesAlberta residential builders must meet competency requirements for licences
Comes into force Jan 1, 2027 · in 2 months
What it means for you: Before renewals from 2027, confirm your firm meets the competency requirements or renewal may be refused.
Affects Homebuyer Contractor
Nova Scotia energy Tier 2 and building Tier 3 scheduled
Comes into force Apr 1, 2027 · in 5 months
What it means for you: Price higher-performance envelopes and mechanicals into jobs permitted after April 1, 2027.
Affects Owner Contractor Trade contractor Supplier Designer
Yukon postpones automatic adoption of 2025 National Building Code to June 22, 2027
Comes into force Jun 22, 2027 · in 8 months
What it means for you: Permits stay on NBC 2020 until June 22, 2027. Builders can give input on exemptions during the engagement.
Affects Contractor Designer
WorkSafeBC: new periodic equipment certification rules
Comes into force Sep 1, 2027 · in 10 months
What it means for you: Review certification schedules for lifting and access equipment before September 1, 2027.
Affects Contractor Trade contractor Worker Supplier
Plain-language summaries by ArtBuild, checked against the official source on the date shown on each page. This is general information, not legal advice, and you are responsible for how you use it. Laws change: always read the official text, and we recommend asking a lawyer or the regulator about your situation.