Sault builders keep busy as feds and province push homebuilding

Skip to content Sault builders keep busy as feds and province push homebuilding SalDan president says construction remains a stable, satisfying career path Darren Taylor Apr 4, 2026 7:45 PM Mark Marttinen, SalDan Developments lead foreman and supervisor, and Shea MacGillivray, SalDan Developments residential site supervisor.Darren Taylor/SooToday Listen to this article 00:05:55 Due to the nationwide housing shortage and government-supported home building programs, residential construction - especially the building of multi-unit dwellings - can expect continued growth in the Sault. That’s good news for SalDan Developments and other Sault construction companies. “The latest joint announcement by the federal and provincial governments will have a substantial impact on new construction across the country, especially in Ontario,” said Sam Biasucci, SalDan Developments president. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford signed the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build agreement on March 30. The agreement includes $8.8 billion in federal and provincial funding over 10 years to build more homes, build them quicker and make them more affordable. “It’s a positive sign that the governments recognize the need for more affordable housing across all regions of Canada. Northern Ontario will get its fair share as will Sault Ste Marie,” Biasucci told SooToday. That means jobs for construction workers. SalDan currently has a team of approximately 135 core employees. “We’ll keep traini...