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Timing is everything: Constructing Ontario’s ice roads
Each year in Ontario’s Far North communities construction crews swing into actio...
Infrastructure
US adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes
WASHINGTON - America's employers added a sizzling 517,000 jobs in January, a sur...
Economic , US News
VivClima aims to reduce project emissions and save money with AI
What if you could reduce your project’s greenhouse gas emissions and target fina...
Resource , Technology
Updated permit required to legalize bedrooms at Twitter HQ
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco building inspectors have given Twitter's construct...
US News
After controversial development, P.E.I. suspends new shoreline protection projects
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's government is imposing a moratorium on ne...
Government , Projects , Resource
QCells brightens up Georgia economy with third solar panel manufacturing plant
Georgia’s plan to generate more electricity from renewable energy resources is t...
Projects , US News
Transport Futures launches seven-part series on highways
Transport Futures founder Martin Collier has announced the learning program is r...
Infrastructure
ACCIONA forecasts more collaborative models for building infrastructure in 2023
When it comes to the market outlook for 2023, the industry is going to see a con...
Infrastructure
An inside look at Humber’s centre for skilled trades
The expansion and renovation of Humber College’s Centre for Skilled Trades and T...
Projects
Your top DCN headlines: Jan. 30 to Feb. 3
Your top DCN headlines this week cover industry reaction to the passing of long-...
Associations , Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour
Bird awarded contract for $200M Ontario processing facility
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. - Bird Construction recently announced it has been awarded a p...
Projects
The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 244: Labour and Immigration with BuildForce Canada’s Bill Ferreira
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...
Hamilton Police investigating tool thefts from commercial vehicles
HAMILTON, ONT. — Hamilton Police are investigating four instances of tool thefts...
OH&S
Dominic Barton says he had nothing to do with federal contracts awarded to McKinsey
OTTAWA — Dominic Barton, the former global managing director of McKinsey & C...
Government
Window plant provides a fresh view for Georgia’s Locust Grove
Construction is scheduled to get underway soon on a $420 million window manufact...
Projects , US News
OPG to use Percepto drone to monitor infrastructure
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Autonomous inspection provider Percepto has announced Transport...
Infrastructure , Technology , US News
Ottawa mayor seeks funding help to cover shortfalls from provincial housing bill
OTTAWA — Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says the city needs financial support from...
Government
Legal Notes: Understanding early occupancy under the new CDCC contracts
During development projects or building improvements, some of the work might rea...
Government
Education, network of expertise key to success in mass timber projects
For Matt Bolen, principal of Edge Architects, every mass timber project, even th...
Infrastructure
LIUNA helps kickoff Be More Than A Bystander campaign
HAMILTON, ONT. - Interval House of Hamilton (IHOH) and LIUNA are partnering for...
Associations
Forecast panellists optimistic about prospects for construction growth
Panellists at a recent construction forecast event expressed both short-term and...
Economic , Infrastructure
Immigration increase alone won’t fix the labour market, experts say
OTTAWA - Experts say Canada's plan to increase immigration may ease some pressur...
Government , Labour
Era of Construction Bid Prices Chasing Material Cost Increases Nearing End
Graph 1 below shows the moderation in construction material costs that has been...
Economic
RESCON budget submission urges action on Ontario’s desperate housing situation
VAUGHAN, ONT. — A provincial budget submission made by the Residential Construct...
Economic , Labour
Ethics committee to probe conflict of interest violation by Trade Minister Mary Ng
OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee voted Tuesday (Jan. 31) to examine a recent e...
Government
Bird acquires Trinity Communication Services
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Bird Construction Inc. is acquiring Ontario-based Trinity Co...
Economic
Climate and Construction: Carbon neutrality — The new gold standard for buildings and infrastructure
Net-zero energy (NZE) entered the lexicon of residential and commercial construc...
Resource
Toronto venture firms set to tackle development sector stagnation
Terms like incubators, accelerators and seed capital are generally linked to the...
Projects
No. 2 Construction Battalion celebrated during Black History Month
A celebration of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, the first and only all-Black...
Associations , Government , Labour
Canadian economy grew slightly in November, expected to slow further
OTTAWA - The Canadian economy grew slightly in November and looks to have stalle...
Economic
Biden visits NYC to highlight grant for Hudson rail tunnel
NEW YORK - New day, new tunnel. President Joe Biden is ready to showcase a $292...
Government , Infrastructure , US News
The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 243: BUILDEX Vancouver 2023 Preview
On this episode of the Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...