Toronto, Peel health units reveal weekly COVID cases at construction worksites

Toronto Public Health has reported 10 outbreaks of COVID-19 at construction or c...

OH&S May 7, 2021

+266,000 for Total U.S. Jobs Not So Great; +331,000 for Leisure & Hospitality Jobs Rates Cheers

A Number to Embrace with Enthusiasm April’s Employment Situation report...

Economic , US News May 7, 2021

Top 10 major upcoming Atlantic and Manitoba, Saskatchewan construction projects – Canada – May 2021

The accompanying tables show the top 10 largest upcoming Atlantic and Manitoba,...

Economic May 7, 2021

Top 10 major upcoming Courthouse and Jail and Prison construction projects – U.S. – May 2021

The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Courthouse and Jail and...

Economic , US News May 7, 2021

First Notice: ESA warning; Dream Ridge successes; McMillan examines soil regs

  Saint-Laurent reports on efficiency upgrades The Montreal borough of Sa...

Associations , Government , OH&S , Projects May 7, 2021

Despite a ‘meandering path,’ economists forecast a road to recovery for U.S. construction

North American economic experts believe the construction sector could rebound be...

Economic , US News May 7, 2021

CPO, stakeholders work on plan for construction vaccine clinics

Construction stakeholders from across the province are working with Ontario’s Ch...

Associations , Government , Others May 7, 2021

Drones? Lasers? Study offers cleaning ideas for Gateway Arch

ST. LOUIS—The Gateway Arch gradually is losing some of its silver sheen, as a va...

Projects , US News May 7, 2021

Skills Ontario aims for Guinness record with screwdriver relay

TORONTO—Skills Ontario is inviting Ontarians to participate in an attempt to set...

Labour , Others May 7, 2021

Marten Falls, Webequie FN launch EA for northern road link

THUNDER BAY, ONT.—Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations have announced the env...

Infrastructure , Projects May 7, 2021

CCA to provide input on Building the Canada We Want in 2050 initiative

OTTAWA—Infrastructure Canada has launched a National Infrastructure Assessment c...

Associations , Infrastructure May 7, 2021

Controversial sand and gravel mining operation ignoring orders to halt

NASHVILLE - A Tennessee gravel and sand mining operator has been ignoring a ceas...

Associations , Infrastructure , Projects , US News May 7, 2021

PHOTO: The Taylor Tower

Facade work is moving up on The Taylor mixed-use rental tower on Spadina Avenue...

Projects May 7, 2021

Rain gardens provide important lessons for students, contractors

After establishing three school rain gardens, including Canada’s largest, Credit...

Projects May 7, 2021

Element5 aims to break through stereotypes about mass timber

Element5 is out to break stereotypes about mass timber, including the one that t...

Projects , Resource May 7, 2021

Transit infrastructure investment necessary for strong economic recovery, panellists say

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted municipalities across Canada in different way...

Economic , Infrastructure May 7, 2021

Your top DCN headlines: May 3 to 7

This week’s top DCN headlines cover a worker being killed after an incident with...

OH&S May 7, 2021

The Construction Record: Episode 118: Surety and Bonding (Part 2)

This week’s Construction Record podcast is the second episode in our surety and...

May 7, 2021

New Skilled Trades Ontario to replace College of Trades

The Ontario government today announced a new Crown agency to be known as Skilled...

Government , Labour May 6, 2021

Sponsored Content: Homeowners Expect You to Understand the BC Building Code

Tradespeople, contractors, builders, and home inspectors all know a lot about th...

Labour , OH&S , Others May 6, 2021

First Notice: McNaughton on skilled trades; CF in Pointe Claire; cranes in Saint John

  McNaughton to address skilled trades system Ontario’s Minister of Labou...

Economic , Government , Labour , Projects May 6, 2021

1,000-Word Chart: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims – as of May 1, 2021

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

Economic , US News May 6, 2021

Line 3 and Line 5 pipelines in U.S. ‘absolutely critical,’ says Enbridge CEO

CALGARY — The CEO of Enbridge Inc. says the company's Line 3 and Line 5 pipeline...

Projects , Resource , US News May 6, 2021

PCL names Knowles new Ottawa district manager

OTTAWA—PCL Construction has announced that Paul Knowles has been appointed vice-...

Others May 6, 2021

3D printed home in Dutch city expands housing options

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS—Elize Lutz and Harrie Dekkers' new home is a 1,011-square...

Projects , US News May 6, 2021

Clean megaprojects divide surprise group: environmentalists

PORTLAND, MAINE—Sprawling wind farms located off the coast. Hydropower transmiss...

Projects , US News May 6, 2021

Constructors, engineers honoured on Best Managed list

TORONTO - Construction and engineering firms were well represented among new win...

Economic , Infrastructure May 6, 2021

Prescott gets funding for new recreation complex

PRESCOTT, ONT.  - An all-year, multiuse recreational complex will be constructed...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects May 6, 2021

Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Taking skilled trades in Ontario forward, finally

As the Ontario government gets set to announce a new body to replace the Ontario...

Government , Labour May 6, 2021

OAA SHIFT2021 challenge generates cutting-edge ideas rooted in resilience

Asked by its association to come up with innovative ideas that demonstrate how t...

Associations May 6, 2021

OGCA webinar timed to explore expanded vaccine eligibility

The week of May 10 is looking to be pivotal for Ontario’s construction sector as...

Associations , Government , OH&S May 6, 2021

Inside Innovation: 2020 NBC delays undermine Canada’s GHG reduction commitments

Canada imagines itself at the forefront of global efforts to reduce GHG emission...

Technology May 6, 2021

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