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The OCC — Ontario construction’s new think-tank
The OCC — Ontario construction’s new think-tank
There’s a new kid on the think-tank block that will be working to influence the Ontario government and stakeholders about issues affecting the ICI and residential construction sectors. The organization, called the Ontario Construction Consortium (OCC), w...
Associations , Government
OGCA launches tech committee with inaugural meeting next month
The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) has signalled it is time to a...
Associations , Technology
RAIC overhauls fee guide
Heightened project complexity coupled with procurement innovations and other fac...
Associations
Plattner announced as new keynote for RAIC Festival of Architecture
OTTAWA — A new keynote speaker has been announced for the upcoming Royal Archite...
Associations
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Pembina CEO says ‘noise’ makes Trans Mountain pipeline bid unlikely
CALGARY - The CEO of Pembina Pipeline Corp. says the Trans Mountain pipeline sys...
Economic , Resource
Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – July 2019
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Can...
Economic
PHOTO: Office in Oakville
Structural steel is now underway on a new office at 360 Oakville Place in Oakvil...
Projects
Toronto’s Thompson to be renovated, rebranded
NEW YORK — The Starwood Capital Group has announced that it plans to extensively...
Projects
National home sales climbed higher in July
OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in July rose 12.6...
Economic
Canada largely successful in managing economic immigration: OECD study
OTTAWA — An international review of Canada’s economic immigration system says th...
Government
SNC-Lavalin faces renewed questions over future following bombshell report
MONTREAL — A new report from Canada’s ethics watchdog on the government’s handli...
Economic , Government
Uncovering the viability of mid-size rooftop PV arrays
Inputs for assessing the financial viability of rooftop PV solar arrays have bee...
Projects , Technology
The OCC — Ontario construction’s new think-tank
There’s a new kid on the think-tank block that will be working to influence the...
Associations , Government
BC Building Trades raise $40k for charity
SURREY, B.C. - The BC Building Trades raised more than $40,000 for charity with...
Associations
Federal partnership aims to increase affordable housing across Canada
VANCOUVER - The federal government is investing in what it calls an innovative f...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
Trial for slain worker underway in Saskatchewan
Attorneys defending contractors charged with the death of a 21-year-old labourer...
Government , OH&S
EllisDon transplants mature trees in Vaughan parks
TORONTO — Metrolinx is working with contractors and the City of Vaughan, Ont. to...
Infrastructure
Province to fund road project in Pelham
PELHAM, ONT. — The Ontario Government will provide funding for a road reconstruc...
Infrastructure
Liberals unhurt, Tories not helped by SNC-Lavalin report: Poll
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests a scathing ethics report on Prime Minister Justin T...
Government
Cops boost traffic enforcement at new Hawaii telescope construction protest
MAUNA KEA, HAWAII — Police have issued about 100 tickets daily since last week f...
Projects
Trans Mountain resuming work on pipeline
BURNABY, B.C. - Trans Mountain Expansion Project has notified its construction c...
Projects , Resource
Alberta oil curtailment rules extended to late 2020 as pipeline delays persist
CALGARY - A program that allows the Alberta government to impose production caps...
Government , Resource
Pembina buying Kinder Morgan Canada and U.S. portion of Cochin pipeline
CALGARY - Pembina Pipeline Corp. has signed a deal to buy Kinder Morgan Canada L...
Projects , Resource
Feds announce funding for 700km Arctic road
OTTAWA — Work is expected to begin on the first road into the heart of Canada’s...
Infrastructure
Los Alamos National Laboratory details $13 billion in future construction plans
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — Officials at Los Alamos National Laboratory have plans for $1...
Infrastructure , Projects
Trump dismisses worries of recession, says economy ‘doing tremendously well’
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — President Donald Trump dismissed concerns of recession...
Economic , Government
PHOTO: Canoe Landing Community
Work is moving along for the Canoe Landing multi-use community development at Fo...
Projects
Two workers hospitalized following fall from tower
SAINTE-JULIE, QUE. — Quebec construction and telecommunications infrastructure f...
OH&S
OGCA launches tech committee with inaugural meeting next month
The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) has signalled it is time to a...
Associations , Technology
Electrical stakeholders press ministers on skill sets
Electrical sector stakeholders in Ontario’s construction industry are holding ou...
Government , Labour
Winnipeg Transitway work nearing completion
There is still a lot of grafting ahead, but work crews and trades are expected t...
Infrastructure
Homebuilders fear stress test hurting industry
Vancouver, B.C. - The mortgage stress test and other government policies are hur...
Associations , Economic
Edmonton vows to match global carbon targets
EDMONTON, ALTA. - The City of Edmonton is punching up to bring greenhouse gas em...
Government , Infrastructure , Technology
PHOTO: CIBC Cover Up
Glass installation is underway on the first phase of the new CIBC Square on Bay...
Projects
Procurement Perspectives: A flexible approach expands opportunities
I have always said the RFP process allows a more flexible approach to procuremen...
Government
Sustainability story continues at Menkes’ One York build
Among 12 Ontario projects that have earned LEED certification since July 1, the...
Projects
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Stories of Inspiration: The Her Construction Story series
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Associations , Labour
John Deere Construction & Forestry builds Illinois training facility
MOLINE, ILL. — John Deere recently completed the construction of a 7,500 square...
Projects
Low prices, LNG uncertainty add to frustration for natural gas producers
CALGARY — Greg Kist admits he was burned out when he resigned as president of Pa...
Resource
Welder gives back to her skilled trade with bursary
Strive, persist, be in it with all your heart. Those are some of the qualities...
Labour
Top 10 major upcoming industrial and water treatment construction projects – Canada – August 2019
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming industrial and water tre...
Economic
Committee recommends B.C. pass prompt payment laws
After consulting with B.C. businesses and industry leaders, government officials...
Associations , Government
City of Ottawa awaits LRT trials results
The City of Ottawa and its LRT partner the Rideau Transit Group (RTG) are set to...
Infrastructure
Inside Innovation: Tesla loses its residential solar rooftop shine
Elon Musk turned the residential solar power industry on its ear three years ago...