With U.S. Tariffs on Chinese ‘Parts’, Advantage Goes to Canada in Auto Sector Investments

The Trump Administration in Washington has recently imposed $200 billion in tar...

Economic September 21, 2018

9-11 memorial renews Trump’s resolve to build border wall

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the Sept. 11 memorial in Shanksville, P...

Government September 21, 2018

Your top DCN headlines: Sept. 17 to 21

This week’s top DCN newsmakers involve differing views on union certification af...

Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Projects September 21, 2018

French Lick Resort planning $17M expansion, sports bar

FRENCH LICK, IND. — Southern Indiana's French Lick Resort is planning a $17 mill...

Projects September 21, 2018

Time to see climate change mitigation as an economic opportunity, Sabia says

HALIFAX — One of Canada's largest pension fund managers says trillions of dollar...

Economic September 21, 2018

WZMH Architects to participate in Internet of Things program

TORONTO — Toronto-based WZMH Architects has been selected as the first architect...

Economic September 21, 2018

Housing affordability, supply among top election issues, recent poll finds

TORONTO — The Building Industry and Land Development Association and the Toronto...

Government September 21, 2018

Ohio State exhibit showcases photos of Mexico border walls and fences

NEWARK, OHIO — The U.S. border wall with Mexico is frequently in the news, but f...

Infrastructure September 21, 2018

LafargeHolcim Research in Practice Grants presented in Mexico City

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND — More than 50 young architects and engineers from 25 countr...

Projects September 21, 2018

Summit adds to Richmond Hill data centre capacity

TORONTO — Summit Industrial Income REIT has announced it is extending a $16-mill...

Projects September 21, 2018

Construction innovation centres part of a global trend to spark progress

Bringing the digital age to the construction site has been a long and slow journ...

Technology September 21, 2018

Empire celebrates Eau du Soleil progress

Even amidst the flurry of activity in Toronto’s residential construction sector...

Projects September 21, 2018

Freeland brings optimism, resolve to table as NAFTA talks resume in Washington

WASHINGTON — Chrystia Freeland and her U.S. trade counterpart are back at the NA...

Government September 20, 2018

Turkey arrests 24 airport workers after protests

ISTANBUL — A construction workers union says 24 of its members have been detaine...

Infrastructure September 20, 2018

European countries back plan to use more hydrogen for energy

BERLIN — European countries want to increase the use of hydrogen as part of thei...

Resource September 20, 2018

Rona offered to buy Lowe’s Canada years before it was acquired, says ex CEO

MONTREAL — Rona Inc. offered to acquire the Canadian operations of Lowe's, years...

Economic September 20, 2018

London council approves $58M Adelaide Street grade separation

LONDON, ONT. — London City Council has approved the $58-million Canadian Pacific...

Infrastructure September 20, 2018

Earl Bales Community Centre reopens with improvements

TORONTO — The Earl Bales Community Centre in Toronto reopened Sept. 16, after wo...

Projects September 20, 2018

Federal Reserve survey finds increasing concerns over impact of trade tensions

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Federal Reserve has reported its latest survey of business...

Government September 20, 2018

Oshawa to have fastest growing economy, says Conference Board

OSHAWA, ONT. — Out of 16 metropolitan areas across Canada, the Conference Board...

Economic September 20, 2018

Markham to be home to $100M film studio

MARKHAM, ONT. — First Studio City has announced plans for a new $100-million fil...

Projects September 20, 2018

New Artscape Daniels Launchpad a centre for creativity

A new collaborative space for the arts community is under construction in Toront...

Projects September 20, 2018

Stakeholders differ over open-shop survey results

Ontario is ripe for changes in construction union certification and public proje...

Associations , Government , Labour September 20, 2018

Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – August 2018

The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Can...

Economic September 19, 2018

Infographic: Construction is costing more

Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy requir...

Economic September 19, 2018

U.S. congressman issues dire warning to Canada’s NAFTA team: time is running out

WASHINGTON — Republicans in the U.S. Congress are ratcheting up pressure on Cana...

Government September 19, 2018

Feds allow Atlantic Coast pipeline construction to resume

RICHMOND, VA. — Federal officials will allow construction to resume on the Atlan...

Infrastructure September 19, 2018

Enbridge signs deals for Enbridge Income Fund and U.S. subsidiaries

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal worth $4.7 billion to acquire Enbridge...

Economic September 19, 2018

Head of CIB to speak at P3 2018 conference

TORONTO — Pierre Lavallee, president and CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (...

Associations , Government September 19, 2018

New Brunswick Conservatives promise to protect province’s historic covered bridges

ST. MARTINS, N.B. — New Brunswick’s opposition leader says he will work to prese...

Government September 19, 2018

‘Optimism bias’ common cause of cost overrun: project expert on Muskrat Falls

HAPPY-VALLEY GOOSE BAY, N.L. — Hydroelectric dams are particularly vulnerable to...

Infrastructure September 19, 2018

Ontario commits to public consultations on cap and trade after facing legal action

TORONTO — An environmental group that is taking the Ontario government to court...

Government September 19, 2018

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