The Hidden Costs of Servicing Land
A Deep, Practical Guide for Small & Mid-Sized Developers For many small and mid-sized developers, the dream begins with a piece of raw land. The vision is clear: a community of homes, a profitable return, and the satisfaction of building something lasting. But between purchase and profit lies one of the most underestimated challenges in […]
Rising Construction Material Costs
How Developers Can Stay Competitive For our developers, controlling project costs while maintaining quality has never been more challenging. The prices of key construction materials such as concrete, asphalt, lumber, and steel have become increasingly volatile. This is due to a combination of global supply chain disruptions, tariffs, inflation, and local demand pressures. For developers, […]
Why Stormwater Management Matters More than Ever for Infill Projects
Stormwater is no longer just a municipal checkbox. On the prairies (Winnipeg, Calgary, Saskatoon, and similar continental climates) two realities shape site behaviour and design: deep frost & spring thaw and frequent high-intensity convective storms (short, heavy thunderstorms). Under-designing for any one of these leaves a project exposed to cost overruns, delayed occupancy, withheld securities, […]
Top Residential Land Development Trends in the Prairies for 2026
The Prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba are experiencing steady growth in residential, commercial, and industrial land development. For private developers, understanding what’s driving change in 2025 and into 2026 is critical to staying competitive and positioning projects for success. Here are our top residential land development trends shaping the Prairies this coming year, […]
10 Questions Every Developer Should Ask Their Civil Engineering Consultant
Introduction Choosing the right civil engineering consultant can be the difference between a smooth, profitable development and one bogged down by delays, redesigns, or cost overruns. At InfraCor, we’ve worked alongside developers across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and we know that the most successful projects start with the right questions. If you’re retaining an engineering […]
Why Industrial Site Development Is Different from Residential, and Why It Matters
At first glance, land is land. But when it comes to developing sites for industrial use compared to residential communities, the differences are significant. Understanding these differences is critical to the success of your project, and it’s exactly why clients across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba choose InfraCor as their site development engineering partner. The Nature […]
What To Do When the Municipality Is Taking Too Long to Review Your Engineering Submissions
Delays in municipal engineering reviews are a common challenge for land developers. You’ve made strategic investments, your consultants are engaged, timelines are in motion, and then nothing. Days or even weeks can go by with no feedback ormovement on your engineering submission. At InfraCor, we work exclusively with private-sector developers, so we understand the importance […]
Site Servicing Plans – From Concept to Completion
Why InfraCor Is Ideally Suited to Deliver Cost-Effective Lot Grading and Site Servicing Plans in Western Canada When it comes to land development in Western Canada, one thing is clear: efficiency, accuracy, and cost control are non-negotiable. That’s where InfraCor sets itself apart. As a consulting civil engineering firm specializing in site development, InfraCor has […]
Why InfraCor is More Like Home Hardware Than Home Depot — And Why That Matters
In the world of engineering consulting, bigger isn’t always better. At InfraCor, we pride ourselves on being the “Home Hardware” of the land development industry — a firm that’s focused on relationships, community, and hands-on service, rather than scale for scale’s sake. If you’re a developer looking for real value and partnership, the difference matters. […]
InfraCor Expands Regional Presence with APEGS Authorization
InfraCor is pleased to announce that it has received its Certificate of Authorization from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS), marking an important milestone in the company’s regional expansion. With this authorization, InfraCor is now fully registered to provide engineering site development services to clients in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. “This […]