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Not All Stock Prices Sinking: Buoyant Energy Shares Good for Construction
With the Federal Reserve putting on a grim face and expressing a firm resolve to...
Economic
Rising costs, labour shortages stand in way of quick Fiona rebuild
HALIFAX — The desire to quickly rebuild after post-tropical storm Fiona is runni...
Government , Infrastructure
EllisDon/PCL team submits proposal for Trillium redevelopment project
TORONTO — Infrastructure Ontario (IO) has announced that one proposal was submit...
Infrastructure , Projects
Hollywood sign gets makeover ahead of its centennial in 2023
LOS ANGELES — The Hollywood sign is getting a makeover befitting its status as a...
US News
WSIB announces extension of excellence program benefits
TORONTO — Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has announced th...
OH&S
Ismaili community breaks ground on new Toronto LTC home
TORONTO — Representatives from the governments of Ontario and the City of Toront...
Government , Projects
Algonquin Power & Utilities selling stake in wind projects in U.S. and Canada
OAKVILLE, ONT. — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) says it has signed...
US News
Inside Innovation: The potential of hydrogen to power heavy trucks and equipment
Addressing the GHGs and carbons associated with the commercial vehicles and mach...
Technology
PHOTO: Condo Concrete
A concrete bucket gets a hoist at the St. Clair Village Condos by Canderel Resid...
Projects
AEC community urged to support truth and reconciliation initiatives
A conference held on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation explored how...
Projects , Resource
The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 212: Supercommuting with Blue Branch’s Todd Clyde
On this episode of the Construction Record Podcast digital media editor Warren F...
Enbridge’s Al Monaco to retire Jan. 1, board chair Greg Ebel named next CEO
CALGARY, ALTA. - Al Monaco, who led Enbridge Inc. through a tumultuous decade an...
Economic , Resource
UPDATE: Trudeau announces creation of $300M hurricane Fiona relief fund
HALIFAX - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday announced a $300-million fund...
Economic , Government
Re-elected Quebec Premier Legault looks to form new cabinet after landslide win
QUEBEC — Fresh off his landslide electoral victory, Premier Francois Legault has...
Government
Swedes close area of Baltic Sea around pipeline gas leaks
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — The Swedish prosecutor in charge of the investigation into...
OH&S , Resource
Orlando Corporation gifts $75M to SHN and University of Toronto projects
TORONTO — Orlando Corporation, Canada’s largest privately owned industrial real...
Economic , Infrastructure
Morguard acquires retail portion of Rockville Town Square
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Morguard North American Residential REIT has acquired the re...
US News
Fengate earns national TOBY and BOMA BEST Gold awards
OAKVILLE, ONT. — Fengate Asset Management recently received the Building Owners...
Projects
Wave of retirement hits Canadian workforce
TORONTO - Canada is facing a wave of retirements driven by workers in high-press...
Economic , Labour
Adapting to climate change faster will save Canada billions, new analysis says
OTTAWA - Canadians will see lower incomes and a choice between higher taxes or f...
Economic , Resource
Texas cities struggle with affordable housing shortage
Texas real estate developers and homebuilders are announcing a steady stream of...
US News
Construction begins on one of the largest- ever nuclear research facilities in Canada
Building a nuclear facility is complex and requires years of planning and a coll...
Projects
Procurement Perspectives: Using cost-plus contracts for government projects
In principle, linking the price paid by a customer to its supplier’s cost has ce...
Government
U.S. Spotlight: Hurricane Ian’s wrath; federal COVID aid and infrastructure; embracing technology in construction
This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News feature...
US News
Prompt payment evolving but still has room to grow: CISC speaker
Prompt payment legislation is on the rise across Canada but not without caveats...
Government
Technical skills gap could have major impact in 2023, economist tells MCAC
Analysts generally speak of Canada’s ICI construction workforce crunch in terms...
Labour
OPG, Microsoft team up on clean-energy programs
TORONTO — Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Microsoft have announced a strategi...
Economic , Resource
Canada Infrastructure Bank aiming to help accelerate zero emission vehicle adoption
TORONTO – The Canada Infrastructure Bank is launching its $500-million initiativ...
Government , Infrastructure
Resource hub launches for commercial operators looking to go electric
TORONTO — A digital learning platform, EV Fleets, has been launched to help comm...
Labour , Technology
Women-only millwork program tackles skills shortage head-on
A commercial millwork pre-apprenticeship program that includes a job placement g...
Labour
CCA webinar ‘builds bridge’ between Canadian, Ukrainian construction leaders
Canadian construction firms were given a glimpse into the extent of the destruct...
Associations
Ontario plans to extend life of Pickering nuclear plant, eyes possible refurbishment
PICKERING, ONT. - Ontario plans to extend the life of the Pickering Nuclear Gene...