Homes under construction in Langley on Aug. 10, 2026. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)The construction slump that has affected major cities across Canada is impacting Langley Township as well, according to construction and permit data. And total construction value, across all types of work from houses to apartments to industrial buildings, was $471,021,420. The number of permits issued for both commercial and industrial buildings was far lower than the five-year average. “Looking forward, we expect that this environment will continue to hold back new housing construction in Canada over the short-to-medium term and drive 2026 actual housing starts below last year’s levels.”