All dwellings and their value, 12 month sum. Construction activity has been on a very steady and increasing pace since the end of the 2009 recession.
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Multi units (not including single detached, duplex or laneway)
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Single detached and duplexes; I have considered legal suites to be a dwelling (such as it is).
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Laneways continue to be the belle of the ball.
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And how about demolitions? Well yes.
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In summary, moar supply!