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F.A.S.T. launching new women’s high-vis line as demand grows
No more boxy pants, droopy elephant rears, turtle-shell jackets and hand-devouri...
Economic , OH&S
Roshel to build armoured vehicle plant in Brampton
BRAMPTON, ONT. — Roshel Inc., a manufacturer of armoured vehicles for the defenc...
Projects
Battery system launched for Burchill Wind Project
SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Project partners have announced the launch of a major battery...
Projects , Resource
Marcum report highlights skilled labor shortage
NEW YORK — The U.S. construction industry continues to face a severe skilled lab...
US News
Hydro One kicks off new consultation phase for Hanmer line
SUDBURY, ONT. —Hydro One Networks has announced it is holding two community open...
Projects , Resource
Glaholt will take ‘if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it’ approach to Construction Act review
The review of Ontario’s Construction Act announced a few weeks ago is big news f...
Associations , Government
Why can’t transit projects be delivered on time?
Among all construction projects, it’s unarguable large transit projects have the...
Infrastructure , Projects
Deltera health and safety specialist looks to change jobsite culture
In the 11 years she has worked as a Deltera health and safety specialist, Cheryl...
OH&S
U.S. Spotlight: First large offshore wind farm; February hot for hiring; Mass Timber Studio selections
This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News feature...
US News
A critical Rhode Island bridge will need to be demolished and replaced
PROVIDENCE, RI. - A critical Rhode Island bridge that was partially shut down ov...
Infrastructure , US News
Task force housing blueprint calls for green, co-ordinated housing push
A task force focused on affordable housing through a climate-conscious lens is c...
Government
Windsor identifies four properties suited for housing development
WINDSOR, ONT. — The City of Windsor in Ontario has released a list of four munic...
Government , Projects
First participants of introduction to millwrighting program for women graduate
COURTICE, ONT. — On International Women’s Day (March 8) the Millwright Regional...
Labour
City opens energy and water reporting link for owners of large buildings in Toronto
TORONTO — The City of Toronto is implementing a new energy and reporting bylaw a...
Government , Resource
Retailer Harry Rosen to spend $50 million on overhaul over next five years
TORONTO—Luxury menswear retailer Harry Rosen says it will invest $50 million ove...
Projects
Teams selected for Mass Timber Studio accelerator in New York City
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has selected seven d...
US News
Timber construction and Indigenous practices a natural fit, say panellists
The connection between timber construction and First Nations communities goes ba...
Resource
Powerline technician Melissa Dawe weathers all kinds of storms to help others
Although not wanting to go into too many details, Connect Atlantic Utility Servi...
Labour
Residential Report: Use-it-or-lose-it policy could have costly consequences for housing
Let me debunk a couple of myths that are circulating regarding our housing suppl...
Government , Projects
Your top DCN headlines: March 11 to 15
Your top DCN headlines this week feature a breakdown of some of Ontario’s top pr...
Economic , Infrastructure , Projects , Resource
The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 338: VRCA and CCW’s LEAP conference
On this episode of the Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...
The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come
MOUNTAUK, NY. - America's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is officiall...
Resource , Technology , US News
Queen’s Park announces southwestern Ontario highway projects
WINDSOR, ONT. — The provincial government has announced progress on several high...
Government , Infrastructure
Home Depot to open new Greater Toronto distribution centre catering to pros
TORONTO—The Home Depot is opening a new distribution centre in the Greater Toron...
Projects
HCRA denies licence to firm with clouded past
TORONTO — The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) has refused to grant...
Government
Peter Smith announced as new OAFS executive director
VAUGHAN, ONT. — The Ontario Association of Foundation Specialists (OAFS) has ann...
Associations
Female trailblazers push DEI during CAWIC webinar
The Canadian Association of Women in Construction marked International Women’s D...
Associations
Legal Notes: Contractor confronts ‘do I stay or do I go’ choice
Campus Contracting Inc. found itself between a rock and a hard place. It had bee...
Government
Huge construction projects pipeline outlined for Ontario
Ontario “is the place to be” with hundreds of billions worth of projects in the...
Infrastructure , Projects
Outlook for Non-residential Capital Spending Gradually Brightens into 2025
As it regularly does at the end of February, Statistics Canada released the resu...
Economic
Federal funds support Hamilton Biindigen Well-Being Centre
HAMILTON, ONT. — The federal government has announced $13 million in funding tow...
Government , Projects
Roy named new chair of CCA board of directors
PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — Francis Roy has been appointed chair of the boa...