If you're a contractor in Canada and your pipeline has been slower than usual, this episode explains why. Daniel Foch breaks down the condo collapse, what caused it, how long it lasts, and what the recovery actually looks like — using hard data and the only real historical comp we have.
We get into the 90% drop in condo starts, the 30,000+ unsold units sitting in Toronto, why developers are shelving land instead of building, and what the shift to purpose-built rental actually means for trade companies. Daniel also talks through the Alberta migration, capital leaving the country, and how to read the signals that tell you when work starts coming back.
We close on AI, and this part matters if you're running a small crew. Daniel lays out exactly how trades companies should be thinking about automating their businesses right now, and why small operators have a real window that bigger companies don't. If you want software to help you track jobs, manage invoices, and stop losing time on admin while you wait for the market to turn, that's what Jobtable is built for. 👉 Learn more at
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Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – Intro + Listener Review
03:00 – Meet Daniel Foch, Valerie.ca
06:25 – The Condo Collapse: Who's Building and Who Stopped
15:30 – Unsold Inventory, the Rental Pivot, and What CMHC Is Driving
20:45 – When Does the Construction Pipeline Come Back?
36:00 – Capital Flight, Alberta Migration, and Government Incentives
48:09 – Tariffs, CUSMA, and How to Prepare for the Worst Case
01:07:00 – AI for Trades: Start Automating Before Your Competitor Does
What is The Deconstruction Podcast?
Construction isn’t just about building—it’s about breaking things down to make them better. The Deconstruction Podcast dives deep into the untold stories, insider insights, and success strategies that shape the construction industry. Hosted by the founders of Jobtable, we tackle topics that matter most to contractors and entrepreneurs, sharing actionable advice and interviewing industry leaders who’ve paved the way to success. Whether you’re looking to grow your business, spark new ideas, or stay ahead in the game, this podcast is your ultimate tool for construction and entrepreneurship.
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