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Construction Cost Estimation in Canada
Real market rates BoqCalc's AI pricing engine uses for Canada — not estimates, the same numbers behind every calculation.
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Prices last updated: September 13, 2026
Materials rates in Canada
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sand 0-4mm | aggregates | 35.00 CAD / m3 |
| Gravel 8-16mm | aggregates | 42.00 CAD / m3 |
| Crushed stone 0-32mm | aggregates | 30.00 CAD / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C16/20 | concrete | 135.00 CAD / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C25/30 | concrete | 155.00 CAD / m3 |
| Cement 25kg bag | concrete | 8.50 CAD / bag |
| Concrete transport/delivery | concrete | 25.00 CAD / m3 |
| Concrete pumping fee | concrete | 20.00 CAD / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C30/37 | concrete | 175.00 CAD / m3 |
| Metal stud profiles CW/UW | drywall | 4.20 CAD / m |
| Plasterboard 12.5mm | drywall | 11.00 CAD / m2 |
| Nails and screws assorted | fasteners | 6.20 CAD / kg |
Labor rates in Canada
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete worker | concrete | 45.64 CAD / hour |
| Drywall installer | drywall | 48.49 CAD / hour |
| Electrician | electrical | 57.05 CAD / hour |
| Crane operator | equipment | 57.05 CAD / hour |
| Excavator operator | excavation | 51.34 CAD / hour |
| Painter | finishes | 42.79 CAD / hour |
| Tiler | finishes | 51.34 CAD / hour |
| Formwork carpenter | formwork | 54.19 CAD / hour |
| General laborer | general | 37.08 CAD / hour |
| Skilled mason | masonry | 51.34 CAD / hour |
| Plumber | plumbing | 57.05 CAD / hour |
| Roofer | roofing | 57.05 CAD / hour |
Equipment rates in Canada
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete pump truck | concrete | 200.00 CAD / hour |
| Concrete mixer truck | concrete | 140.00 CAD / hour |
| Concrete vibrator | concrete | 11.00 CAD / hour |
| Crawler excavator 20t | excavation | 165.00 CAD / hour |
| Mini excavator 3t | excavation | 78.00 CAD / hour |
| Roller compactor | excavation | 92.00 CAD / hour |
| Plate compactor | excavation | 32.00 CAD / hour |
| Wheel loader | excavation | 112.00 CAD / hour |
| Wheeled excavator 10t | excavation | 122.00 CAD / hour |
| Scaffolding (monthly/m2) | general | 9.00 CAD / m2 |
| Generator 50kVA | general | 26.00 CAD / hour |
| Tower crane (monthly) | lifting | 8200.00 CAD / month |
VAT applied in cost calculations for Canada: 5%.