The potential and pitfalls of recycled plastic in construction materials
The potential and pitfalls of recycled plastic in construction materials
It is estimated humans create over 380 million tons of plastic every year, with up to 50 per cent for single-use purposes. Concurrently, construction around the world continues at a frantic pace. Wouldn’t it be great if plastic waste could somehow join...
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‘Measurement changes behaviours’: Why reporting project benefits to Indigenous communities matters
Reporting benefits to Indigenous communities is a critical part of a project but...
Projects
Fashion-inspired tower MISSONI SKY set to rise in Toronto
TORONTO — Italian fashion house MISSONI and real estate developer Amexon Develop...
Projects
Procurement Ombud launches ‘Bait and Switch,’ a procurement practice review
OTTAWA — The Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO) has launched Bait and Switch,...
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Women’s History Month celebrates Women at Work
OTTAWA – In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History...
Labour
Hurricane Milton is forecast to become a Category 5 and is taking aim at Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Hurricane Milton rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mex...
US News
Department of Energy Allocates $3 Billion for Battery Manufacturing Projects
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced in September that it will allocate o...
US News
Procurement Ombud launches ‘Bait and Switch,’ a procurement practice review
OTTAWA — The Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO) has launched Bait and Switch,...
Government
Fashion-inspired tower MISSONI SKY set to rise in Toronto
TORONTO — Italian fashion house MISSONI and real estate developer Amexon Develop...
Projects
Higher interest rates resulted in 30,000 fewer housing starts last year: CMHC
OTTAWA — A report by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says higher interest rate...
Economic
Downtown Austin set for transformative developments
As it continues its climb skyward as the tallest building in Texas, the 74-store...
Projects , US News
U.S. Spotlight: Hurricane Helene help; Mass timber success story; Las Vegas mass shooting memorial
This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News feature...
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‘Measurement changes behaviours’: Why reporting project benefits to Indigenous communities matters
Reporting benefits to Indigenous communities is a critical part of a project but...
Projects
The potential and pitfalls of recycled plastic in construction materials
It is estimated humans create over 380 million tons of plastic every year, with...
Resource
Design contract awarded for Brant Sports Complex expansion
Brant County councillors have voted in favour of Toronto-based MacLennan Jaunkal...
Infrastructure , Projects
Construction industry leaps into help U.S. states hardest hit by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene was the deadliest tropical cyclone to make landfall in the U.S....
US News
Ontario promises 1,600 dedicated parking spots for Therme spa at Ontario Place: lease
TORONTO — The Ontario government has released the terms of its 95-year lease wit...
Projects
Amexon’s Residences at Central Park in Toronto receives sustainability award
TORONTO — Amexon Development’s Toronto project The Residences at Central Park ha...
Projects
Empire announces partnership with Colorado homebuilder
VAUGHAN, ONT. — Ontario-based Empire Communities has announced it is continuing...
US News
New York City Mass Timber Studio a resounding success, state participants
The New York City Mass Timber Studio, a nine-month technical assistance accelera...
US News
Complex would create new town centre for historic Amherstburg
A “transformational” project that would create a new town centre in the heart of...
Infrastructure , Projects
Lack of clarity can lead to messy disputes: OGCA panel
Construction partnerships start with pure intentions but too often the best-laid...
Associations
Cities preach the 3Rs of building replacement: Reuse, recycle, repurpose
Community Forklift, a non-profit recycling/reuse warehouse near Washington, D.C....
US News
Your top DCN headlines: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4
Your top DCN headlines this week feature news designs have been unveiled for the...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 368: 2024 ICBA Construction Summit
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...
Top 10 U.S. Project Starts for August 2024
ConstructConnect reported the top ten nonresidential construction starts by doll...
Economic , Projects
Shipments to resume as Montreal dockworkers strike wraps up as scheduled
MONTREAL — The union representing Montreal dockworkers has ended a three-day str...
Labour
Rick Hansen Foundation announces Building Without Barriers winners
RICHMOND, B.C. – The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) has announced the award recipi...
Projects
Construction goes to the movies
Those of us who choose the construction sector as the place to stoke our careers...
Economic , Projects
Ontario Line reaches milestone with Don Valley crossings contract
TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced a milestone in construction of th...
Infrastructure
Cintec North America helps with stabilization effort on lighthouse staircase
MORRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA — Cintec North America’s Cementitious Grout Anchor...
US News
Big-D and AHA celebrate Week of Giving to fight heart disease
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. – The Big-D Group of Companies and the American Heart Asso...
US News
ConstructConnect Economic Outlook Webinar set for Nov. 14
CINCINNATI — ConstructConnect and its partners have announced details of the Q4...
Economic
Designs released for Alexandra Bridge replacement
GATINEAU, QUE. — National Capital Commission (NCC) and Public Services and Procu...
Infrastructure
Legal Notes: Adjudication error concerning contract completion results in a reboot
A construction firm seeking payment had hoped the matter could be resolved throu...
Government
Hazelview’s Toronto revitalization project due for Q2 2025 completion
TORONTO - Hazelview Investments has issued an update on its 520-unit rental resi...
Economic
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Top 10 major upcoming Midwest and Northwest construction projects – U.S. – September 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Midwest and Northwest con...
Economic , Projects
Is the Ontario Highway 401 tunnel really feasible? The industry responds
The Government of Ontario announced it is exploring the feasibility of construct...
Associations , Government , Infrastructure
Live Nation announces new Rogers Stadium with capacity of 50,000 in Toronto
TORONTO — Live Nation plans to build an open-air music venue with a capacity of...
Projects
Ontario to upgrade 401 at Kingston
KINGTON, ONT. — The Ontario government has announced it will spend $6 million on...
Infrastructure
Design contract awarded for Brant Sports Complex expansion
Brant County councillors have voted in favour of Toronto-based MacLennan Jaunkal...
Infrastructure , Projects
Niagara water, wastewater systems on the cusp of infrastructure emergency
A report from the Regional Municipality of Niagara shows that three, roughly cen...
Infrastructure
Highway 401 tunnel expressway could become a reality
TORONTO — A technical evaluation of a new underground car and transit expressway...
Government , Infrastructure
Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada – August 2024
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Can...
Economic , Infrastructure , Projects
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Top 20 U.S. Mega Project Starts
In 2020, there were 11 projects valued at $1 billion or more each, and 26 projects of 1 million square feet or more each.
Canada's Urban Population Growth
This infographic looks at the surge in Canada's urban population growth.
Canadian Demographics
This infographic looks at the latest Canadian population growth rates.