Budget thrills trades but disappoints other stakeholders

Budget thrills trades but disappoints other stakeholders
Federal budget day 2023 is being declared a banner day for the unionized trades, and its focus on the new green economy is said to represent a significant opportunity for engineers to help shape the new infrastructure Canada will need during a period of t...
Associations , Government

Legal Notes: Adjudication and arbitration: Lessons learned over the past three years
Ontario now has three years of adjudication under its belt after changes were ma...
Government

Events and tourism grad makes life-changing decision to enter construction
After graduating from George Brown College’s Special Events and Tourism program...
Labour

2023 Federal Budget Coverage Hub
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled the federal budget titled A...
Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Resource
Certificates
Published Certificates and Notices
Tenders
Tenders for Construction Services
Latest News

Guckes: Canadian total contemplated spending increases to 6-month high
The March release of ConstructConnect’s Expansion Index registered another month...
Economic

Only Some Construction Material Costs Easing, Others Elevated and Sticky
In 2021 and continuing into early 2022, construction material costs, with the pa...
Economic

Budget 2023 unlikely to be enough to spur major carbon capture investments: Experts
CALGARY — Industry watchers say Tuesday's federal budget likely won't be enough...
Government , Resource

First Nations leaders demand meeting with premier over mining, removed from chamber
TORONTO — Two First Nation leaders were removed from Ontario's legislative chamb...
Government , Resource

Budget thrills trades but disappoints other stakeholders
Federal budget day 2023 is being declared a banner day for the unionized trades,...
Associations , Government

Colorado firm wins AGC’s top safety award
ARLINGTON, VA. — Colorado contractor Hensel Phelps has received the Associated G...
US News

Novaporte, Blue Water to partner on offshore wind logistics hub
SYDNEY, N.S. — Nova Scotia transportation logistics provider Novaporte has annou...
Resource

McGill’s Architectural Playshop nominated for UIA award
MONTREAL — The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada has announced the nominat...
Associations

Legal Notes: Adjudication and arbitration: Lessons learned over the past three years
Ontario now has three years of adjudication under its belt after changes were ma...
Government

Events and tourism grad makes life-changing decision to enter construction
After graduating from George Brown College’s Special Events and Tourism program...
Labour

Skilled Trades Ontario seeks subject matter experts for apprenticeship standards
TORONTO - Skilled Trades Ontario is asking subject matter experts to help shape...
Labour

Three Factors Cloud Outlook for Canadian Non-res Capital Spending
Upward revisions to resource investment in 2022 Statistics Canada’s latest (202...
Economic

Federal budget 2023 includes $59.5 billion in new spending, looks to increase revenue
OTTAWA — The federal government announced $59.5 billion of new spending over the...
Economic , Government

FCM praises budget’s rural, Indigenous housing pledge
OTTAWA — The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has issued a post-budge...
Government , Projects

Budget 2023 belt tightening: Liberals order federal spending review, cuts
OTTAWA — Federal departments and agencies are being told to start tightening the...
Government

Victoria interior designer Leslie Myers specializes in renovations
Leslie Myers took an indirect route to becoming a professional interior designer...
Labour

‘Be That One Guy’ leader sees hope for equity while stressing need for further work
A leader in the push for equity and diversity in the construction industry has h...
Labour , US News

Voting opens for Ontario’s worst roads survey
OTTAWA — CAA has launched its annual Worst Roads survey, an annual advocacy camp...
Infrastructure

Inside Innovation: Drone distraction contributes to increased falls from height — U.S. study
Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have been buzzing around constructio...
Technology , US News

PHOTO: St. Clair Scaffolding
Scaffolding now covers the building as work continues for the St. Clair Village...
Projects

Toll tales: Highways panel tackles project financing
From gas taxes and highway tolls to niche government grants and ever-more comple...
Economic , US News

Ontario budget provides stability for construction: Stakeholders
According to construction stakeholders, the recently tabled Ontario budget can b...
Economic

Austin powers forward with commercial and infrastructure development
Tesla, Samsung, Google, Apple, Amazon. These are some of the big-name tech comp...
US News

2023 Federal Budget Coverage Hub
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled the federal budget titled A...
Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Resource
The Construction Record – Episode 256: The IIJA and safety with ARTBA’s Bradley Sant
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...

Budget 2023: Creating a National Supply Chain Strategy and making the most of minerals
The release of a new National Supply Chain Strategy is only months away accordin...
Economic , Government , Projects , Resource

Freeland budget to transform Canada’s electricity system
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has unveiled a federal budget with a...
Economic , Government

Budget 2023 aligns clean infrastructure with labour and apprenticeship
The 2023 federal budget includes labour requirements and apprenticeship opportun...
Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Resource

Innovation and tech investment streamlined, strengthened in 2023 budget
The 2023 federal budget is using established tools to move the economy in a new...
Infrastructure , Resource , Technology

Tiger and Trout get together to build New Jersey golf club
VINELAND, N.J. -Three-time American League MVP Mike Trout always wanted a golf c...
Projects , US News

VRCA president Donna Grant focuses on the needs of the membership
Donna Grant loves being president of the Vancouver Regional Construction Associa...
Associations

Hiring Gen-Z means embracing sustainability: Expert
Recruiting Gen Z employees is about sustainability, adaptability and authenticit...
Labour , US News
Most Read News

UPDATE: Worker fatality occurs at St. Marys Cement in Bowmanville
BOWMANVILLE, ONT. — A worker has died in a workplace incident at St Marys Cement...
OH&S

Alberici joint venture fast-tracks huge Windsor EV battery plant
Alberici Constructors president Greg Brokenshire played it close to the vest dur...
Projects

GoFundMe page set up for millwright apprentice who died at St Marys Cement
BOWMANVILLE, ONT. — A GoFundMe page has been set up for millwright apprentice Mi...
OH&S

High interest rates ushered in uncertainty on both sides of the border
The Bank of Canada may have hit the pause button on interest rate hikes after it...
US News

Top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Shopping Centre construction projects – Canada – March 2023
The accompanying table shows the top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Shopping...
Economic

Above or below? Brampton council to decide on future of LRT
The City of Brampton needs to decide what the future LRT is going to look like a...
Infrastructure

PEO lays 352 charges in crane inspection case
TORONTO — Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), the regulating body for professi...
Labour

Freeland budget to transform Canada’s electricity system
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has unveiled a federal budget with a...
Economic , Government
From ConstructConnect
Latest Infographics

Top 20 U.S. Mega Project Starts
In 2020, there were 11 projects valued at $1 billion or more each, and 26 projec...

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.