Infrastructure

Driving decisions with AI explored at CONEXPO-CON/AGG Tech Talk

MILWAUKEE, WIS. — The team from briq, a construction data analytics platform, wi...

Technology February 19, 2020

Ross Ventures’ office tower project unlike any other building in Fredericton, N.B.

Construction in Fredericton, N.B. is brisk, with almost 300,000 square feet of o...

Projects February 19, 2020

Constructor convicted in falling death of worker at Bishop Airport

TORONTO — Vixman Construction of Rockwood, Ont. has been convicted and fined $12...

OH&S February 19, 2020

Milwaukee Tool, Procore integrate to track tools

CARPINTERIA, CALIF. — Procore Technologies, Inc., a provider of construction man...

Economic , Technology February 19, 2020

PHOTO: Floors at the Waverley

Work continues for the Waverley mixed-use rental building on Spadina Avenue in T...

Projects February 19, 2020

Williams left lasting impression on construction stakeholders

Patricia Williams will be remembered by her colleagues and sources as a journali...

Others February 19, 2020

Ontario construction grapples with workforce shortages

Ontario construction stakeholders are calling for stepped-up collaboration acros...

Labour February 19, 2020

Top earners pay more in B.C. budget that includes record capital spending

VICTORIA, B.C. - Top income earners and pop drinkers were hit with new taxes in...

Economic , Government February 18, 2020

Nine Mid-February Economic Nuggets

There are certainly hints that the coronavirus outbreak could be the ‘Black Swan...

Economic February 18, 2020

Manitoba won’t shut door on oil pipeline to Churchill: premier

WINNIPEG, MAN. - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he is open to discussing...

Government , Resource February 18, 2020

Inside Innovation: Construction’s need to prep for cyberattacks

Construction companies embracing the exciting forms of technology sweeping the b...

Technology February 18, 2020

Feds fund completion of Province House

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI — The federal government has announced spending of $30.7 mill...

Government , Projects February 18, 2020

Hamilton Young Leaders invite all comers

The premise of the YLG Talks sessions presented by the Hamilton-Halton Construct...

Associations February 18, 2020

Heavy machine electrification means disruption says Volvo rep

The inexorable switch from diesel to electric in the heavy construction equipmen...

Technology February 18, 2020

SkyTower condos to become Canada’s tallest

TORONTO — Pinnacle International has announced it will be constructing Canada’s...

Projects February 18, 2020

Pattullo Bridge replacement contract awarded

VICTORIA, B.C. — The government of British Columbia has awarded Fraser Crossing...

Infrastructure February 17, 2020

BIM’s next challenge: Moving beyond buildings

BIM is moving beyond buildings and into complex systems, but further integration...

Technology February 17, 2020

Industry applauds Trans Mountain court decision

Industry stakeholders are pleased with the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision to...

Government , Infrastructure February 17, 2020

Top 10 major upcoming Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton construction projects – Canada – February 2020

The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Toronto, Ottawa, Montréa...

Economic February 14, 2020

Top 10 major upcoming California and Florida construction projects – U.S. – February 2020

The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming California and Florida co...

Economic February 14, 2020

U.S. Industry Snapshot – January’s Nonresidential Construction Starts -14% M/M and -11% Ytd

ConstructConnect announced today that the latest month’s volume of construction...

Economic February 14, 2020

Top JOC headlines: Feb. 10 to Feb. 14

This week’s JOC headlines include why innovation and technology were a key focus...

Government , Infrastructure , Technology February 14, 2020

Boucher to step down as MCA Canada CEO

OTTAWA — Pierre Boucher, CEO of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada...

Associations February 14, 2020

Skills Ontario, KickAss Careers, WiRE, and Women of PLT form partnership

TORONTO — Skills Ontario is partnering with KickAss Careers, Women in Renewable...

Labour February 14, 2020

Lawyer raises questions after OH&S charges are dismissed

The directed verdict dismissal of six Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)...

Government , OH&S February 14, 2020

Remembering Patricia Williams: a DCN trailblazer and steady industry presence

Thank you Signorina Williams. That is how I typically thanked long-time Daily C...

Others February 14, 2020

Saudis build ‘solar dome’ desalination plant

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — Saudi Arabian smart city agency NEOM has announced it wil...

Projects February 13, 2020

Labour force shortage a unifying challenge in Atlantic Canada according to BuildForce

OTTAWA — Labour market forecasts vary by province in Atlantic Canada according t...

Labour February 13, 2020

Owner’s engineers announced for High Frequency Rail project

MONTREAL — VIA Rail Canada and the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) have announc...

Economic , Infrastructure February 13, 2020

McVeety named 2020 Ontario Road Builders’ Association president

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) elected James...

Associations February 13, 2020

Montreal Port Authority top executive to retire

MONTREAL — The Montreal Port Authority has announced that long-standing chief ex...

Economic February 13, 2020

PHOTO: View of the Bluffs

Floors are moving up at the Bluffs Condos on Kingston Road in Toronto. The owne...

Projects February 13, 2020

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