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Workers, unions gather to commemorate Day of Mourning in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, ONT. - The National Day of Mourning is April 28 and this weekend cer...
Associations , OH&S
Montreal Olympic Stadium fire: Quebec grants up to $40 million for cleanup, repairs
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has awarded the organization that manages Montr...
Projects
Canadian Labour Congress Day of Mourning events – Eastern Canada
OTTAWA — Every year on April 28, thousands of workers, friends and families of w...
Labour , OH&S
Pedro Barata named new president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity
TORONTO — Pedro Barata will be taking over the role of president and CEO of Habi...
Economic
Your top DCN headlines: April 22 to 26
Your top DCN headlines this week feature a half-billion-dollar development that...
Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects , Resource
The devil’s in the details of federal funding for Toronto housing
How many dollars of federal funding will directly create new housing units depen...
Economic , Government
Long-term effects of workplace incidents on families are ‘enormous’
Johanna LeRoux lost her son in a construction incident in 2006. Although years...
OH&S
Dresden 1957: film chronicles fatal cave-in
This story is being published in advance of the Day of Mourning, which t...
OH&S
The Construction Record Podcast – Special: Federal Budget Reactions
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...
Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada – March 2024
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project start...
Economic , Projects
BuildForce Canada report looks at impact of retrofitting buildings to achieve net-zero goals
OTTAWA — A new report prepared by BuildForce Canada considers the impact of retr...
Economic , Resource
Honda to get up to $5B in government assistance for EV battery, assembly plants
ALLISTON, ONT. - Honda is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant next to...
Government , Projects , Technology
Former SNC-Lavalin executive sentenced to prison term in bridge bribery case
MONTREAL — A former SNC-Lavalin executive has been sentenced to three-and-a-half...
Government
Economists to discuss ‘What is Normal Anymore’ during ConstructConnect webinar
CINCINNATI, OHIO — ConstructConnect will be hosting a webinar focused on gaining...
Economic , US News
Record lows for new home sales good for new homebuyers, challenging for builders: BILD
TORONTO — GTA new home sales in March extended the very slow start to 2024, mark...
Economic
The ‘green team’: New York City’s new playgrounds designed by students
Five public schools in New York City are replacing worn blacktop playgrounds wit...
US News
Violence prevention policies and programs ‘not optional’: Keith
Although employers often have a harassment policy, many may not realize they are...
OH&S
Legal Notes: The liability potential for legal counsel with frivolous liens
The liability consequences can spread beyond the party launching a lien, if it i...
Government
Indigenous project financing plan praised as game-changer
First Nations major project proponents are hailing the establishment of a $5-bil...
Projects
PHOTO: King West Work
Concrete work is moving along at the 400 King West mixed-use development in Toro...
Projects
Most states gained construction jobs in March: AGC
ARLINGTON, VA. - Construction employment increased in 39 U.S. states in March fr...
Associations , US News
Nova Scotia Power estimates scaled-down version of Atlantic Loop to cost $700 million
HALIFAX — The head of Nova Scotia's power utility says the current estimate for...
Infrastructure , Resource
University of San Diego real estate team wins first place in 2024 ARGUS University Challenge
TORONTO — The 2024 winners of the 15th annual ARGUS University Challenge were re...
Labour
BWX Technologies invests $80M to expand Cambridge nuclear manufacturing plant
CAMBRIDGE, ONT. — BWX Technologies Inc. (BWXT) is investing $80 million to expan...
Projects , Resource
Chicago’s downtown loop seeing major residential conversions
The Chicago Loop continues a transformation from a storied, yet near empty, down...
US News
Olympic Stadium gains respectability through roof recycling competition
Montréal’s 1976 Olympic Stadium roof has had a troubled life from its conception...
Projects , Resource
Federal housing money too little too late for some stakeholders
The federal government’s $4 billion national Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) is “...
Associations , Government
What are the top legal challenges for construction in 2024?
The top legal challenges contractors will face this year include insolvencies, p...
Government
Land and development issues mire affordable Vancouver housing
Vancouver’s affordable housing deficit is mired in development issues, land shor...
Economic , Government
Top 10 major upcoming High-Rise Residential and Transportation construction projects – Canada – April 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 largest upcoming High-Rise Residential a...
Economic , Projects
2023 sustainability report released by Aecon highlights role in advancing energy transition
TORONTO — Aecon Group Inc. released its 2023 Sustainability Report highlighting...
Economic , US News
Changes to Ontario One Call system come into effect May 1
TORONTO — There will be several new changes on Ontario’s One Call system effecti...