As labour shortages intensify across B.C.’s construction industry, builders are increasingly turning to technology to deliver housing faster and more efficiently. Tools like building information modelling (BIM), prefabrication, and autonomous welding are helping teams coordinate complex builds, reduce on-site timelines, and get more value from a shrinking workforce. At Kindred Construction, vice-president Shawn Ruthven highlights how digital modelling enables precise coordination across trades, saving months on construction schedules and significantly reducing costs when adopted early. While regulatory hurdles and resistance to change remain, the shift toward smarter, tech-enabled construction is proving essential to meeting ambitious housing targets and modernizing how homes are built.

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