General and Trade Contracting
Below are articles from the latest General and Trade Contracting Special Feature, published October 27, 2017 by Daily Commercial News.
Feature Articles - General and Trade Contracting
Sweeping labour code changes mostly bypass construction industry
As the Ontario legislature debates Bill 148 to bring a multitude of changes to e...
Government
There’s always something to learn at a job site, says curtain wall vet
With almost 30 years of experience as a curtain wall supervisor/installer with B...
Labour
OAPC paves the way for future workforce with scholarships
An appeal made five years ago to the asphalt roadbuilding industry to become mor...
Associations
A series of Toronto hallmark projects dot Blackman’s resume
Construction industry veteran Brian Blackman may be more focused on his next pro...
Labour
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Top 20 U.S. Mega Project Starts
In 2020, there were 11 projects valued at $1 billion or more each, and 26 projects of 1 million square feet or more each.
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.
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Toronto tendering cancellations symptom of broader bid problems say contractors
The cancellation of three tenders for road resurfacing work by the City of Toron...
Government
OH&S Legal Update: Coroner’s inquest recommends new restrictions for cellphones at construction projects
A recent coroner’s inquest has addressed the important issue of the hazard of ce...
Labour , OH&S
Metrolinx announces winning teams for two Ontario Line contracts
TORONTO — Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have announced the preferred prop...
Infrastructure , Projects
OPSEU applies for first-contract arbitration for TSSA safety inspectors
TORONTO - The union representing striking Technical Standards and Safety Authori...
Labour
Anmar suing Stelco for nearly $18M of alleged unpaid work
A contractor is suing Stelco Inc. and Legacy Lands Lake Erie Inc. for nearly $18...
Infrastructure , Labour , Projects
Higher wages will cause WSIB cost hikes for some construction employers: OGCA
The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) has learned that Workplace Sa...
Associations
Hydro One pledges 50:50 equity deals with First Nations on large transmission projects
Ontario’s Hydro One has announced an equity partnership model with First Nations...
Infrastructure , Resource
‘New normal will be characterized by rapid change’: Mollenhauer
Change is occurring rapidly and the construction industry needs to be prepared....