Nine Mid-February Economic Nuggets

There are certainly hints that the coronavirus outbreak could be the ‘Black Swan...

Economic February 18, 2020

Inside Innovation: Construction’s need to prep for cyberattacks

Construction companies embracing the exciting forms of technology sweeping the b...

Technology February 18, 2020

Feds fund completion of Province House

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI — The federal government has announced spending of $30.7 mill...

Government , Projects February 18, 2020

Hamilton Young Leaders invite all comers

The premise of the YLG Talks sessions presented by the Hamilton-Halton Construct...

Associations February 18, 2020

Heavy machine electrification means disruption says Volvo rep

The inexorable switch from diesel to electric in the heavy construction equipmen...

Technology February 18, 2020

SkyTower condos to become Canada’s tallest

TORONTO — Pinnacle International has announced it will be constructing Canada’s...

Projects February 18, 2020

Top 10 major upcoming Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton construction projects – Canada – February 2020

The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Toronto, Ottawa, Montréa...

Economic February 14, 2020

Top 10 major upcoming California and Florida construction projects – U.S. – February 2020

The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming California and Florida co...

Economic February 14, 2020

U.S. Industry Snapshot – January’s Nonresidential Construction Starts -14% M/M and -11% Ytd

ConstructConnect announced today that the latest month’s volume of construction...

Economic February 14, 2020

Boucher to step down as MCA Canada CEO

OTTAWA — Pierre Boucher, CEO of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada...

Associations February 14, 2020

Skills Ontario, KickAss Careers, WiRE, and Women of PLT form partnership

TORONTO — Skills Ontario is partnering with KickAss Careers, Women in Renewable...

Labour February 14, 2020

Lawyer raises questions after OH&S charges are dismissed

The directed verdict dismissal of six Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)...

Government , OH&S February 14, 2020

Remembering Patricia Williams: a DCN trailblazer and steady industry presence

Thank you Signorina Williams. That is how I typically thanked long-time Daily C...

Others February 14, 2020

Saudis build ‘solar dome’ desalination plant

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — Saudi Arabian smart city agency NEOM has announced it wil...

Projects February 13, 2020

Labour force shortage a unifying challenge in Atlantic Canada according to BuildForce

OTTAWA — Labour market forecasts vary by province in Atlantic Canada according t...

Labour February 13, 2020

Owner’s engineers announced for High Frequency Rail project

MONTREAL — VIA Rail Canada and the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) have announc...

Economic , Infrastructure February 13, 2020

McVeety named 2020 Ontario Road Builders’ Association president

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) elected James...

Associations February 13, 2020

Montreal Port Authority top executive to retire

MONTREAL — The Montreal Port Authority has announced that long-standing chief ex...

Economic February 13, 2020

PHOTO: View of the Bluffs

Floors are moving up at the Bluffs Condos on Kingston Road in Toronto. The owne...

Projects February 13, 2020

Metrolinx and IO procurement changes discussed at ORBA convention

Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario are listening and making changes to procure...

Associations February 13, 2020

BuildForce reports huge Ontario labour crunch

Ontario’s construction labour force will experience significant crunches this ye...

Economic , Labour February 13, 2020

Update on Alberta: 2020 looks better but hurdles remain

When we took the pulse of the Alberta economy a year ago, its health was startin...

Economic February 12, 2020

New IBEW boss Barry will draw one line in the sand

The new leader of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Constructi...

Government , Labour February 12, 2020

Inside Innovation: The growing importance of the Building Envelope Specialist

A new player is gaining prominence on construction projects across the country;...

Technology February 12, 2020

Feds invest in Biofoam Insulation Challenge

OTTAWA — The Government of Canada is making a $300,000 investment in the first p...

Government February 12, 2020

NTCCC meets with feds on prompt payment, labour and reprisal clauses

OTTAWA — Representatives of the National Trade Contractors Council of Canada (NT...

Economic , Government February 12, 2020

PHOTO: Upper Beach Club Condos

Window work is underway as construction moves up at the Upper Beach Club boutiqu...

Projects February 12, 2020

Mulroney provides ‘sneak peek’ at Ontario’s major transit plans

The province’s transport minister gave a “sneak peek” of the tools the governmen...

Government , Infrastructure February 12, 2020

CSP publication: Change is good…only when done right

Higher risks of lien claims. Vulnerability to legal action. Non-compliance. Thi...

Government February 12, 2020

Worker dies on Pickering construction site

TORONTO — A worker was pronounced dead after sustaining fatal injuries when a te...

OH&S February 11, 2020

Procurement Perspectives: Emergency procurement still needs controls

For government purchasing departments across Canada, emergency procedures are fo...

Government February 11, 2020

Revera launches redevelopment of London care home

LONDON, ONT. — Mississauga, Ont.-based Revera has announced construction is unde...

Projects February 11, 2020

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