WSIB to give Ontario employers $2B in surplus funds

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says eligible businesses will be getting a s...

Government November 22, 2024

Beyond net-zero: Wellington East Business Centre using unique concrete methods

Canada’s largest office building to pursue beyond net-zero standards is schedule...

Projects November 22, 2024

Northvolt says Quebec battery plant will proceed despite bankruptcy filing

MONTREAL — Northvolt AB has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States...

Projects November 22, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays say new St. Pete stadium is unlikely to be ready for 2028 season, if at all

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — A combination of severe hurricane damage to Tropicana Fie...

US News November 22, 2024

Ontario provides $21.8M for water treatment plant expansion in Kemptville

KEMPTVILLE, ONT. — In order to support the construction of the Eastern Ontario C...

Infrastructure November 22, 2024

Ontario breaks ground on Sarnia long-term care home

SARNIA, ONT. — Construction is underway on Trillium Villa Nursing Home, a new 16...

Projects November 22, 2024

Affordable housing project geared towards deafblind breaks ground in Toronto

TORONTO — More than 56 people who are deafblind or living with other physical di...

Projects November 22, 2024

Habitat for Humanity housing survey highlights Canada’s deepening housing crisis

TORONTO — Habitat for Humanity Canada’s third annual Affordable Housing Survey r...

Economic November 22, 2024

Reaching for the sky: First phase of massive rental development underway in Barrie

BARRIE, ONT. — Construction is now underway on the first phase of a new highrise...

Projects November 21, 2024

Davisville Community and Aquatic Centre dives into construction

TORONTO — This project is sure to make a splash. Ground was broken recently on...

Infrastructure , Projects November 21, 2024

Four-storey apartment building to help Indigenous men at risk of homelessness

TORONTO — Located at 230 Coxwell Ave. in Toronto, a new four-storey apartment bu...

Projects November 21, 2024

AtkinsRéalis wins contract to build two new Candu reactors in Romania

MONTREAL — AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. has announced a deal to build two new Candu n...

Economic , Resource November 21, 2024

Futuristic office tower coming to San Antonio Tech Port

A spectacular 11-storey office tower will form the focal point of a 2.5 acre ope...

US News November 21, 2024

Ontario passes amendments to its Construction Act

Important amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act (OCA) received Royal Assent o...

Government November 21, 2024

Driving home a message: Women concrete truck drivers on the rise across Ontario

According to polling conducted by Concrete Ontario of its members, there are now...

Labour November 21, 2024

Sizzling concrete roads buckling in heat waves

Concrete roads and sidewalks are buckling across Canada in heat waves creating y...

Infrastructure , Resource , US News November 20, 2024

New study reveals stereotype about the trades may be changing among Canadians

TORONTO — A recent Leger survey commissioned by Classic Fire + Life Safety on th...

Labour November 20, 2024

A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome

HOUSTON  — The Houston Astrodome has been in limbo, waiting for its chance at a...

US News November 20, 2024

Emergency department upgrades announced for Orangeville, Kawartha Lakes

ORANGEVILLE, ONT. — The Ontario government made several announcements recently,...

Infrastructure November 20, 2024

Sarnia refinery plant fined $900,000 for environmental violations

SARNIA, ONT. — Imperial Oil Limited (IOL) was convicted on Sept. 16 and fined $9...

OH&S November 20, 2024

MIT study examines ways to cut down on GHG emissions from road construction

Canada is road-dependant. There are over one million kilometres of public roads...

Resource , Technology November 20, 2024

Gordie Howe Bridge paving its way to completion

WINDSOR, ONT. — Over the last month paving of the Gordie Howe International Brid...

Infrastructure , Projects November 20, 2024

AtkinsRéalis touts ‘nuclear prowess’ amid record backlog, reports Q3 revenue up

TORONTO — AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. continued to tout its nuclear business as one...

Economic November 19, 2024

Project milestone: Darlington Unit 1 refurbishment complete ahead of schedule

CLARINGTON, ONT. – The refurbishment of Unit 1 at the Darlington Nuclear Generat...

Infrastructure , Resource November 19, 2024

Ontario invests $13 million in early mineral exploration

TIMMINS, ONT. – The Province of Ontario is investing $13 million through the Ont...

Government , Resource November 19, 2024

Feds announce $25M for green shipping projects in Ontario

WINDSOR, ONT. — Up to $25.2 million has been allotted for four projects by the f...

Government , Projects November 19, 2024

Amazon cuts ribbon on DOI4, its newest delivery station in Canada

RICHMOND HILL, ONT. — The newest Amazon delivery station in Canada, and the comp...

Projects November 19, 2024

UBC on receiving end of $9M to help 1,500 construction workers with certification

OTTAWA — The Government of Canada has announced it is investing in 1,500 interna...

Government , Labour November 19, 2024

Bills’ new stadium costs balloon to $2.1 billion, $560 million over initial estimate, team tells AP

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The projected cost of the Buffalo Bills' new stadium has ba...

US News November 19, 2024

Risk management in procurement and construction projects

Managing risk on major construction projects can be a delicate balance of severa...

Government November 19, 2024

8,000 visitors anticipated for the 2025 Canadian Concrete Expo in Mississauga

Even before pre-registration opened on Nov. 15, the Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE)...

Economic , Technology November 19, 2024

Gateway to the Ring of Fire: Hwy. 584 culvert upgrades complete

GREENSTONE, ONT. — Infrastructure upgrades in the Greenstone area of northern On...

Infrastructure November 19, 2024

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