Investment in building construction increased by 2.7 percent to $20.9-billion in April, according to StatCan. Spending on residential construction rose 3.2 percent, a seventh consecutive monthly increase, to $15.7-billion. British Columbia saw the largest gain, up 8.3 percent. Investment in single-family homes increased 4.5 percent to $8.8-billion.
Construction spending rises in April
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