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Apartments caused housing starts to blossom in Q2 after a chilly winter
The fact that housing starts jumped by 25% from 197,000 units (SAAR) in May to a...
Economic
Concrete company fined $2,000 for violation of Environmental Protection Act
TORONTO — M & M Concrete Pumping Inc. and its director Martin Meloche have b...
Government
Hawaii protesters vow ‘prolonged struggle’ against telescope
MAUNA KEA, HAWAII — Protesters vowed to continue demonstrating against the const...
Projects
PHOTO: Via Bloor Below-Grade
Below-grade work is moving along on the Via Bloor condos at 575 Bloor St. E. in...
Projects
Procurement Perspectives: Consistent selection criteria critical in RFP evaluation
One of the most hotly contested issues I deal with on a weekly basis is how RFP’...
Government
Montreal Port Authority prepared to start Grand Quay observation tower
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is poised to embark on the final stage in its...
Infrastructure , Projects
Construction begins on KSquare Condos project in Scarborough
TORONTO — Kingdom Developments Inc. has broken ground on its Canadian flagship,...
Projects
Stakeholders weigh in on ANA
TORONTO — Construction stakeholders commented on the July 18 announcement of ADR...
Associations , Government
Ontario’s AG and Authorized Nominating Authority confident in launch by Oct. 1
Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey says he is confident newly appointed Constr...
Associations , Government
Letter To The Editor: Toronto’s Bill 66-related decisions far from ‘clearheaded’ or ‘courageous,’ says CLAC
To the Editor; In a recent industry perspective piece titled “Toronto’s...
Associations , Labour
Green Municipal Fund adds new energy retrofit grants
TORONTO — The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Green Municipal Fund...
Government , Projects
BMR Group aquires stake in firm Lefebvre & Benoit
BOUCHIERVILLE, QUE. — Retail home renovation firm BMR Group and commercial const...
Economic
PHOTO: Windows for Yonge + Rich
Window installation is underway on the Yonge + Rich Condos at 25 Richmond St. E....
Projects
Scott Construction uses Procore for Milton medical office
Scott Construction Group is entering the Ontario market with a new build in Milt...
Projects , Technology
CLAC sues Toronto over LIUNA resolution
The Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) has filed suit in Ontario Supe...
Associations , Government
Calgary recycled gravel pilot delivers savings
A pioneering pilot project has been launched in Calgary that enables city worker...
Infrastructure , Projects
Seaspan secures long-term navy maintenance contract in Victoria
VICTORIA, B.C. - Long-term work has been secured for shipyards trades workers in...
Economic , Government
Your Top JOC Headlines: July 15 to July 19
This week’s top JOC headlines include the B.C. government trying to keep low-gra...
Government , Labour , Projects , Resource
New community space for Kwanlin Dun First Nation
WHITEHORSE — The federal government is providing funding for a new community hub...
Projects
Trump signs American goods executive order
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 15 that wi...
Government
Gardiner off-ramp closes for extensive repair work
TORONTO — The Gardiner Expressway westbound Yonge-Bay-York off-ramp will be clos...
Infrastructure
PHOTO: Wonder What They’re Building
Work is underway on the Wonder Condos that will rise on the site of the former W...
Projects
$30-million Fredericton International Airport expansion project underway
The Fredericton International Airport is getting a $30-million expansion to almo...
Infrastructure
Calgary Green Line LRT project needs a pause, say some locals
A group of citizens and prominent business leaders in Calgary want the city to p...
Government , Infrastructure
INDUSTRY VOICES OP-ED: Great progress for B.C. workers’ rights and protections
This is an exciting time for British Columbians. Every day, our government focus...
Government , Labour , OH&S
SAFETY SPOTLIGHT: A closer look at how Canadian safety associations get the word out
To encourage B.C. workers to stay safe and sound, WorkSafeBC has about 400 healt...
Associations , OH&S
Graham partnership assists women with construction careers
EDMONTON, ALTA. - Women Building Futures (WBF) and Graham Construction have star...
Labour
Toronto firm ADR Chambers appointed new ANA overseeing adjudicators
TORONTO — Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey has appointed Toronto-based firm...
Government
Infographic: U.S. Trading Partners – Is China Number One?
Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy requir...
Economic
Pariveda Solutions consulting firm opens Toronto office
TORONTO — Pariveda Solutions, a management and technology consulting firm, has o...
Economic
Sudbury college funding to prepare workers for skilled trades and technology jobs
SUDBURY, ONT. — The Ontario government is investing in pre-apprenticeship progra...
Government , Labour
Canadian steel association ‘discouraged’ with move to increase use of U.S. steel in federal projects
U.S. president Donald Trump has signed an executive order, part of which require...