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Quebec threatens construction, manufacturing sectors with more COVID-19 restrictions
Quebec threatens construction, manufacturing sectors with more COVID-19 restrictions
MONTREAL — Quebec's labour minister is threatening to impose more restrictions on the province's construction and manufacturing sectors for allegedly flouting health orders. Jean Boulet said today in a statement he's received many reports of non-compli...
Economic , Government
First Notice: Mississauga redevelopment plan; Green Marine terminals in Texas; Ontario home prices
RGF to redevelop Mississauga YMCA property RGF (Mississauga) Developmen...
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1,000-Word Chart: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims – as of January 9, 2021
Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...
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COVID changes how Wolseley Canada does business
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Wolseley Canada, like many other businesses, it h...
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Quebec threatens construction, manufacturing sectors with more COVID-19 restrictions
MONTREAL — Quebec's labour minister is threatening to impose more restrictions...
Economic , Government
First Notice: Mississauga redevelopment plan; Green Marine terminals in Texas; Ontario home prices
RGF to redevelop Mississauga YMCA property RGF (Mississauga) Developmen...
Economic , Government , Projects , US News
1,000-Word Chart: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims – as of January 9, 2021
Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...
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COVID changes how Wolseley Canada does business
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Wolseley Canada, like many other businesses, it h...
Economic
Poor 2020 apprenticeship numbers not unexpected say stakeholders
National construction industry stakeholders are not ready to sound alarm bells d...
Economic , Labour
U.S. federal survey finds economy slowing in some areas of country
WASHINGTON — A Federal Reserve survey of U.S. business conditions has found mode...
Economic , US News
Inoculated work-from-homers will head back to the office in mid-2021
Reflecting the depressing impact of COVID-19 on the demand for office space in C...
Economic
U.S. Industry Snapshot – Nonresidential Construction Starts Falter in December; Full Year 2020 -27% vs 2019
ConstructConnect announced today that the latest month’s volume of construction...
Economic , US News
First Notice: Ontario stakeholder reaction; WSIB review; CAPP forecast
Stakeholders react to Ontario pandemic restrictions The Ontario governm...
Associations , Economic , Government , OH&S , Resource
BREAKING NEWS: Ford shuts down non-essential construction
TORONTO — The Ontario government has declared a provincial emergency to fight th...
Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects
First Notice: Ontario pandemic response; Schneider microgrid service; SNC-Lavalin goes to Nevada
Announcement on Ontario pandemic response set for 1 p.m. Multiple sourc...
Economic , Government , Projects , Resource , US News
Country’s top economists share 2021 predictions during webinar from Economic Club of Canada
A who’s who of top economists in Canada shared predictions on the pandemic and t...
Economic , Labour
CC&L closes on U.S. renewable power acquisitions
TORONTO — Toronto-based Connor, Clark & Lunn (CC&L) Infrastructure annou...
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AEM identifies top 2021 manufacturing trends
MILWAUKEE, WIS. – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has released...
Associations , Economic , Labour , US News
Canadian economy lost 63,000 jobs in Dec., first decline since April
OTTAWA — Canada posted its first monthly decline in jobs since April amid tighte...
Economic , Labour
First Notice: LIUNA fund investment; December jobs loss; equipment price hike
Fengate/LIUNA invest in York Fengate Asset Management and York Group o...
Economic , Labour , Technology
U.S. contractors pessimistic about most construction sectors for 2021
ARLINGTON, VA. — Most U.S. contractors expect demand for many types of construct...
Economic , US News
U.S. and Canada Suffer Employment Setbacks in December
December 2020’s total employment figure in the U.S. declined by -140,000...
Economic
First Notice: U.S. jobs numbers; unionized safety; new cannabis shops
U.S. construction jobs rise in December The Associated General Contrac...
Associations , Economic , Labour , OH&S , Projects
Top 10 major upcoming Oil & Gas and Electric Power & Communications construction projects – Canada – January 2021
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Oil & Gas and Electr...
Economic
Top 10 major upcoming library and museum construction projects – U.S. – January 2021
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming library and museum constr...
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Clarience acquires Idaho-based safety provider
SOUTHFIELD, MICH. — Clarience Technologies based in Southfield, Mich. recently a...
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1,000-Word Chart: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims – as of January 2, 2021
Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...
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First Notice: Aluminum relief; CPP eyes Finland; RAIC panel
Aluminum association praises Quebec essential sectors decision The Aluminium...
Associations , Economic , Government , Projects , Resource
Toronto Real Estate Board says home prices hit record in 2020 as sales climbed
TORONTO — After seeing buyers compete with multiple offers on homes across the G...
Economic
Surety Corner: What does 2021 hold for the construction industry?
In reflecting back on 2020, no one could have predicted the challenges that awai...
Economic
U.S. Construction Employment a Bright Spot in Many Major U.S. Cities
Table 1 sets out the best U.S. city labor markets according to two measurements...
Economic , US News
First Notice: Candu contracts; Raymond James sustainability; Tricon rebrand
Bruce Power extends Candu Energy contracts Candu Energy Inc., a member...
Economic , Infrastructure , Projects , Resource , US News
Stock Markets Look Beyond Pandemic to Set Record Highs
The U.S. economy may have been battered by the full-on return of the coronaviru...
Economic
First Notice: CPP investment; U.S. forecast; Quebec lockdown
CPP Investments to invest in Indonesia The Canada Pension Plan Investme...
Associations , Economic , Government , Labour
Steep Slide in State & Local Taxes in 2020’s Q2 Reversed in Q3
Here are 3 (standalone) graphs on U.S. state and local government finances. No...
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U.S. ICI spending stagnant in November
ARLINGTON, VA. — Soaring single-family home construction in the United States in...
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Goldboro LNG plant slated to be largest project in Nova Scotia’s history
Calgary, Alta.-based Pieridae Energy is gearing up to build a massive, multi-bil...
Projects , Resource
UPDATE: Ontario releases list of essential construction projects
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s office has released a list of construction projects...
Government , OH&S , Projects
2021 Preview: Stakeholders ruminate on COVID’s future impact on Canada’s construction sector
The coronavirus pandemic dramatically transformed the Canadian construction land...
Associations , Economic , OH&S , Projects , Technology
Top 10 major upcoming Oil & Gas and Electric Power & Communications construction projects – Canada – January 2021
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Oil & Gas and Electr...
Economic
December proved deadliest month in memory: CPO, Ontario minister of labour respond
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development has released the...
Associations , Government , OH&S
Multiple legislative, regulatory changes took effect in Ontario Jan. 1
TORONTO — The following Ontario legislation and regulation changes of relevance...
Government
Cambridge steel producer convicted after slag falls on workers
WHITBY, ONT. — A Cambridge, Ont.-based steel producer has been convicted and fin...
OH&S
U.S. Construction Employment a Bright Spot in Many Major U.S. Cities
Table 1 sets out the best U.S. city labor markets according to two measurements...
Economic , US News
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