RESCON NEWSLETTER: In 2025, artificial intelligence crossed a real tipping point in residential construction. What was once viewed as a futuristic concept became a daily operational tool across site selection, feasibility, and early project planning. Looking ahead to 2026, the firms that succeed will be those that embed AI into everyday thinking, not as a shortcut, but as a smarter way to build.

RESCON NEWSLETTER: Ontario’s multiplex and ADU policies opened the door, but scattered bylaws, unclear eligibility, and slow permitting still stall projects. The article shows how AI can create clear answers, quickly flag eligible lots, and reduce errors early in the process. With modern, AI-enabled workflows, multiplex and ADU projects can move far faster, making gentle density more achievable across the province.

RESCON NEWSLETTER: Canada’s “Buy Canadian” mandate must include digital infrastructure — not just materials. Relying on foreign systems weakens digital sovereignty and coordination in housing data. He calls for investing in Canadian-built, AI-ready platforms like LandLogic to unify zoning, planning, and valuation data. Building “digital land,” is key to building Canada’s future.

RESCON NEWSLETTER: Canada’s housing crisis isn’t just about supply—it’s about data. In this piece, LandLogic CEO Arash Shahi reveals how fragmented, outdated zoning information is slowing development, driving up costs, and blocking AI-driven innovation. He argues that building an AI-ready property data infrastructure is key to unlocking faster approvals, smarter planning, and real progress on housing supply.