Government

New RCCAO, OCS survey shows impact of COVID-19 on civil, engineering sectors

VAUGHAN, ONT. — The newly released Coronavirus Contractor Survey: Spotlight on C...

Associations , Economic October 21, 2020

Man in serious condition after being hit in the head with a drilling machine

TORONTO — A man is in serious condition following an industrial incident Wedne...

OH&S October 21, 2020

First Notice: Hydro-Quebec project; Ottawa transportation concern; Osler on infrastructure

  Hydro-Quebec to refurbish Carillon GS  Hydro-Quebec announced this morn...

Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Resource October 21, 2020

Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – September 2020

The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Can...

Economic October 21, 2020

Interactive Visual: U.S. 2020 Mega Construction Project Starts

Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...

Economic , US News October 21, 2020

Sinkhole 23 metres deeps shuts down busy Edmonton intersection for repairs

EDMONTON — An Edmonton utility company says a sinkhole that's about four times a...

Others October 21, 2020

Government of Canada supports asset management initiatives in four Alberta communities

OTTAWA — The federal government is investing $191,275 in four Alberta communitie...

Government October 21, 2020

Manitoba seniors housing project on track for 2021 opening

GIMLI, MAN. — Crews are nearly finished work on a $12.9-million affordable housi...

Projects October 21, 2020

Alberta regional transit commission begins search for first CEO

EDMONTON — Edmonton officials have announced that the Regional Transit Services...

Government October 21, 2020

CBA opponents recording politicians’ stance on policy before election

VICTORIA — Opponents of B.C.’s Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) policy are wan...

Government , Labour October 21, 2020

JOC Election Notebook: Comprehensive coverage before you vote

VICTORIA — When NDP Premier John Horgan called a snap election in September, can...

Government , Infrastructure October 21, 2020

B.C. party platforms tackle labour, infrastructure, development

British Columbians will head to the polls to decide the direction to take the pr...

Government October 21, 2020

Zurn Canada Launches DiRXN in Canada

BRAMPTON, ONT. — Zurn Industries has announced the launch of its Zurn DiRXN stra...

Economic October 21, 2020

Leamington greenhouse fined $120,000 in fatal electrocution

WINDSOR, ONT. — Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc. of Leamington, Ont. has been convic...

OH&S October 21, 2020

Inside Innovation: BIM and BEMS will help buildings meet 2050 climate objectives

Significant advances in technology are allowing the construction and building ma...

Technology October 21, 2020

Show us the money: when will infrastructure money flow?

Spending infrastructure dollars in Canada is never simply a matter of getting le...

Government , Infrastructure October 21, 2020

Construction stakeholders make strong recommendations in Ontario budget submissions

Holding back on infrastructure funding will have dire consequences on the provin...

Associations , Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour October 21, 2020

‘Donnie’ continues boring massive Coxwell Bypass Tunnel

The City of Toronto’s largest-ever infrastructure construction project isn’t som...

Infrastructure October 21, 2020

Construction unemployment sounds alarm, Strickland says

Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) new executive director Sean Strickland ha...

Associations , Government , Labour October 21, 2020

Brown and Caldwell earns management award for California project

ROSEVILLE, CALIF. — The California City of Roseville and the environmental engin...

Projects , US News October 21, 2020

IAPMO to present first virtual conference

ONTARIO, CALIF. — The U.S.-based International Association of Plumbing and Mecha...

Associations , Technology , US News October 21, 2020

AEM survey indicates unexpectedly low industry unemployment during COVID-19

MILWAUKEE, WIS. — With half a year and no immediate end to the COVID-19 pandemic...

Economic , Labour , US News October 21, 2020

Alberta welcomes federal approval of gas pipeline expansion while criticizing delay

CALGARY — The Alberta government is welcoming news that Ottawa has approved an e...

Government , Infrastructure , Resource October 20, 2020

First Notice: Howe Bridge summit; Marten Falls road EA; CIBC green bond

  Gordie Howe Bridge business summit  Registration is limited for the Gor...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects October 20, 2020

PCL Century of Construction Excellence awards honour NAIT students

EDMONTON — PCL Construction recently announced the Northern Alberta Institute of...

Others October 20, 2020

City of Regina completes $6 million investment in downtown infrastructure

REGINA — The City of Regina recently announced it has completed a multi-year, $6...

Government , Infrastructure October 20, 2020

Government of Alberta puts $10 million into Lacombe biorefinery

LACOMBE, ALTA. — The Government of Alberta is using $10 million of funding from...

Government , Projects October 20, 2020

Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe concerned about Biden’s opposition to Keystone XL

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says if the Democrats win next m...

Government , Infrastructure , US News October 20, 2020

TCA now accepting applications for Innovative Product Award

RICHMOND HILL, ONT. — Toronto Construction Association (TCA) 2020 Innovative Pro...

Associations October 20, 2020

Bratty Family gifts $10M for York University’s Markham Centre Campus

TORONTO — The R.P. Bratty Family Foundation is giving York University a $10 mill...

Projects October 20, 2020

Mexico experts find 2,000 ruin sites near Maya train route

MEXICO CITY — Experts in Mexico say they have detected more than 2,000 pre-Hispa...

Government , Infrastructure October 20, 2020

Expansion projects slated for northern Ontario correctional facilities

THUNDER BAY, ONT. — The Ontario government is investing in infrastructure expans...

Infrastructure October 20, 2020

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