Procurement Perspectives: Strategic procurement a valuable tool

The value of the purchasing department as a strategic tool must be fully appreci...

Government June 25, 2019

OPG corporate HQ moving to Clarington

CLARINGTON — Ontario Power Generation (OPG) plans to build a new corporate headq...

Projects June 25, 2019

More than half century after construction, Montreal’s Habitat 67 still captivates

MONTREAL — Surrounded by river and silhouetted against a blue sky, the futuristi...

Projects June 25, 2019

Unlocking the opportunities of transit oriented development

Since entering government, Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives have committed to...

Government , Infrastructure June 25, 2019

PHOTO: Avro Condos

Work is moving along for the Avro Condos on De Boers Drive in Toronto. The proj...

Projects June 25, 2019

Industry mourns loss of Hugh Laird

With the passing of Hugh Laird the construction industry mourns the loss of an a...

Associations , Others June 25, 2019

China Slipping in Competition for Pre-Eminence Among U.S. Trading Partners

Three Countries in Front Rank of Trade with U.S. Three countries compete for...

Economic June 24, 2019

What does roadbuilding of the future look like?

Picture it. A grader scrapes at the granular surface of what will soon be a new...

Technology June 24, 2019

Chatham to Leamington to get new powerline

LEAMINGTON, ONT. — Hydro One Inc. will the facilitate the development and constr...

Infrastructure , Resource June 24, 2019

Allure of Niagara Falls draws Vancouver’s 3Bridges Properties Corp. east to build

Vancouver-based 3Bridges Properties (Group) Corp. plans to build a luxury hotel...

Projects June 24, 2019

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets second green light from Ottawa

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave Canada’s controversial Trans Mountai...

Government , Infrastructure , Resource June 24, 2019

Brownfields not always ‘big and scary’: Orillia official

A decade ago no one gave serious thought to developing a high-profile vacant pro...

Projects June 24, 2019

Transport Futures to hold subway forum on June 26

TORONTO — Transport Futures has announced details of its Subway Planning Forum s...

Infrastructure June 21, 2019

Federal government invests in Hamilton airport upgrades

HAMILTON, ONT. — The Government of Canada is making a major investment of $18.5...

Infrastructure June 21, 2019

PHOTO: The Zen Site

Floors are on the rise as work continues at the Zen King West Condos on Western...

Projects June 21, 2019

Fluke Transportation expands its Port of Hamilton presence

Fluke Transportation is growing its footprint in the Port of Hamilton with a 56,...

Projects June 21, 2019

Gordie Howe bridge community benefits plan focuses on job and business opportunities

The details of the Community Benefits Plan for the Gordie Howe International Bri...

Infrastructure , Labour June 21, 2019

Toronto opts to stay bound to unions for ICI work; Hamilton to jump ship on Carpenters’

The City of Toronto remains the last bastion for the province’s unionized trades...

Government , Labour June 20, 2019

SNC-Lavalin begins to streamline company

MONTREAL — The new head of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. has named a senior executive w...

Economic June 20, 2019

Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht submits filing for bankruptcy protection

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht filed for bankruptcy pro...

Economic June 20, 2019

Champlain Bridge to open six months late

MONTREAL — Montreal’s new Samuel De Champlain Bridge will open to traffic on Jun...

Infrastructure June 20, 2019

George Brown students advance to CIOB Global Student Challenge finals

A team from George Brown College in Toronto is representing Canada as one of six...

Others June 20, 2019

First signs of Gordie Howe bridge construction

To most of the general public, the first visible sign of construction of the new...

Infrastructure June 20, 2019

CCPPP P3 awards nominations open

TORONTO — The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) is search...

Projects June 19, 2019

SNC-Lavalin wins UK track upgrade contract

MONTREAL — SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. says its Atkins business has won a contract to...

Economic , Infrastructure June 19, 2019

SNC-Lavalin CEO steps aside as board eyes new direction

MONTREAL — Neil Bruce’s tenure as CEO of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. came to an end o...

Economic June 19, 2019

CCCL conference examines modern construction law landscape from trends to access to justice

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONT.  — More than 85 fellows, guest speakers and panellists...

Government June 19, 2019

Altree collaborates with TRCA on steep Highland Creek mid-rise project site

Altree Developments has announced a new mid-rise project for a three-acre proper...

Projects June 19, 2019

Design for Château Laurier addition meets resistance — again

A controversial design being proposed for an addition to the Château Laurier hot...

Projects June 19, 2019

Mid-June Economic Nuggets Focusing on Retail, Inflation and Housing Starts

Immediately prior to the mid-point of 2019 − and where did the front half of th...

Economic June 18, 2019

Toronto to vote on construction employer status

A vote on the construction employer provision contained in Bill 66 looms today a...

Associations , Government , Labour June 18, 2019

Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – May 2019

The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction industry project star...

Economic June 18, 2019

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