US adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes

WASHINGTON - America's employers added a sizzling 517,000 jobs in January, a sur...

Economic , US News February 3, 2023

VivClima aims to reduce project emissions and save money with AI

What if you could reduce your project’s greenhouse gas emissions and target fina...

Resource , Technology February 3, 2023

Updated permit required to legalize bedrooms at Twitter HQ

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco building inspectors have given Twitter's construct...

US News February 3, 2023

After controversial development, P.E.I. suspends new shoreline protection projects

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's government is imposing a moratorium on ne...

Government , Projects , Resource February 3, 2023

QCells brightens up Georgia economy with third solar panel manufacturing plant

Georgia’s plan to generate more electricity from renewable energy resources is t...

Projects , US News February 3, 2023

Transport Futures launches seven-part series on highways

Transport Futures founder Martin Collier has announced the learning program is r...

Infrastructure February 3, 2023

ACCIONA forecasts more collaborative models for building infrastructure in 2023

When it comes to the market outlook for 2023, the industry is going to see a con...

Infrastructure February 3, 2023

An inside look at Humber’s centre for skilled trades 

The expansion and renovation of Humber College’s Centre for Skilled Trades and T...

Projects February 3, 2023

Your top DCN headlines: Jan. 30 to Feb. 3

Your top DCN headlines this week cover industry reaction to the passing of long-...

Associations , Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour February 3, 2023

Bird awarded contract for $200M Ontario processing facility

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. - Bird Construction recently announced it has been awarded a p...

Projects February 3, 2023

The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 244: Labour and Immigration with BuildForce Canada’s Bill Ferreira

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...

February 3, 2023

Hamilton Police investigating tool thefts from commercial vehicles

HAMILTON, ONT. — Hamilton Police are investigating four instances of tool thefts...

OH&S February 2, 2023

Dominic Barton says he had nothing to do with federal contracts awarded to McKinsey

OTTAWA — Dominic Barton, the former global managing director of McKinsey & C...

Government February 2, 2023

Window plant provides a fresh view for Georgia’s Locust Grove

Construction is scheduled to get underway soon on a $420 million window manufact...

Projects , US News February 2, 2023

OPG to use Percepto drone to monitor infrastructure

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Autonomous inspection provider Percepto has announced Transport...

Infrastructure , Technology , US News February 2, 2023

Ottawa mayor seeks funding help to cover shortfalls from provincial housing bill

OTTAWA — Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says the city needs financial support from...

Government February 2, 2023

Legal Notes: Understanding early occupancy under the new CDCC contracts

During development projects or building improvements, some of the work might rea...

Government February 2, 2023

Education, network of expertise key to success in mass timber projects

For Matt Bolen, principal of Edge Architects, every mass timber project, even th...

Infrastructure February 2, 2023

LIUNA helps kickoff Be More Than A Bystander campaign

HAMILTON, ONT. - Interval House of Hamilton (IHOH) and LIUNA are partnering for...

Associations February 2, 2023

Forecast panellists optimistic about prospects for construction growth

Panellists at a recent construction forecast event expressed both short-term and...

Economic , Infrastructure February 2, 2023

Immigration increase alone won’t fix the labour market, experts say

OTTAWA - Experts say Canada's plan to increase immigration may ease some pressur...

Government , Labour February 2, 2023

Era of Construction Bid Prices Chasing Material Cost Increases Nearing End

Graph 1 below shows the moderation in construction material costs that has been...

Economic February 1, 2023

RESCON budget submission urges action on Ontario’s desperate housing situation

VAUGHAN, ONT. — A provincial budget submission made by the Residential Construct...

Economic , Labour February 1, 2023

Ethics committee to probe conflict of interest violation by Trade Minister Mary Ng

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee voted Tuesday (Jan. 31) to examine a recent e...

Government February 1, 2023

Bird acquires Trinity Communication Services

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Bird Construction Inc. is acquiring Ontario-based Trinity Co...

Economic February 1, 2023

Climate and Construction: Carbon neutrality — The new gold standard for buildings and infrastructure

Net-zero energy (NZE) entered the lexicon of residential and commercial construc...

Resource February 1, 2023

Toronto venture firms set to tackle development sector stagnation

Terms like incubators, accelerators and seed capital are generally linked to the...

Projects February 1, 2023

No. 2 Construction Battalion celebrated during Black History Month

A celebration of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, the first and only all-Black...

Associations , Government , Labour February 1, 2023

Canadian economy grew slightly in November, expected to slow further

OTTAWA - The Canadian economy grew slightly in November and looks to have stalle...

Economic February 1, 2023

Biden visits NYC to highlight grant for Hudson rail tunnel

NEW YORK - New day, new tunnel. President Joe Biden is ready to showcase a $292...

Government , Infrastructure , US News February 1, 2023

The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 243: BUILDEX Vancouver 2023 Preview

On this episode of the Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...

February 1, 2023

McKinsey a ‘distraction’ from problem of consulting contracts, researcher tells MPs

OTTAWA — A researcher testifying before a parliamentary committee on the rise in...

Government January 31, 2023

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