OH&S

Trans Mountain reaches ‘key milestone’ as pipeline construction begins in B.C.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Trans Mountain says it has reached another “key milestone” in t...

Projects , Resource June 1, 2020

Trudeau promises to speed $2 billion in funding for strapped cities

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is rushing $2...

Government , Infrastructure June 1, 2020

Injured Workers rally online today

TORONTO — The Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups (ONIWG) will be holding...

Labour , OH&S June 1, 2020

Ontario makes temporary change to layoff regulations to help businesses

TORONTO — Ontario is temporarily amending its labour laws to help businesses avo...

Government , Labour June 1, 2020

Cautillo named new president of OGCA

Leadership at the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) may be changing...

Associations June 1, 2020

Technical safety regulator takes new approach to move through COVID-19

While COVID-19 has upended the construction industry, along with the rest of soc...

OH&S June 1, 2020

PHOTO: AAA Office Tower

Window work progresses on the mixed-use development 100 Queens Quay E. in Toront...

Projects June 1, 2020

Centennial College project a new precedent for mass timber builds

Two architectural firms have teamed up to design a precedent-setting campus buil...

Projects June 1, 2020

The Economy under COVID-19: Notes from my New Hiding Place – Within the Herd (June 1, 2020)

Since we’re all cautiously emerging from sanctuary, the former title of m...

Economic June 1, 2020

Testing, tracing could help in battle to withstand second COVID wave: Frame

The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) is counting on heightened wor...

Associations , OH&S June 1, 2020

Court denies request to revive U.S. pipeline permit program

BILLINGS, MONT. — A U.S. appeals court recently turned down a request by the Don...

Government , Resource June 1, 2020

B.C. forests watchdog finds sediment from roadwork affecting fish habitat

VICTORIA — An investigation by British Columbia's independent forestry watchdog...

Resource June 1, 2020

Oilpatch advocates tell MPs help needs to be faster, easier to get

OTTAWA — Representatives from Canada's oilpatch said they don't know of a single...

Economic , Government , Resource June 1, 2020

2020 Heritage Winnipeg awards showcase the Prairie city’s architectural treasures

Earlier this year, Heritage Winnipeg held its 35th Annual Preservation Awards fo...

Projects June 1, 2020

Saskatchewan construction associations team up for COVID-19 food bank drive

Construction is coming together to keep Saskatchewan fed during the pandemic. S...

Associations June 1, 2020

Legal Notes: COVID cash flow crunch has shifted the payment dispute landscape

Slowdowns, stoppages and supply chain issues have wreaked havoc on construction...

Government June 1, 2020

Anchorage lawsuit over port construction allowed to proceed

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — A federal judge allowed a lawsuit filed by Anchorage to proc...

Projects June 1, 2020

Ontario plan for sectoral COVID-19 testing includes construction

TORONTO — The Ontario government has laid out a detailed “enhanced plan” for COV...

Government May 29, 2020

Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: M100 can help construction with COVID-19 impacts

The construction industry is struggling with the impact of an unprecedented glob...

Economic May 29, 2020

Your top JOC headlines: May 25 to 29

This week’s top JOC headlines cover pandemic discussions, designs and debates. A...

Economic , Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects May 29, 2020

The Economy under COVID-19: Notes from my New Hiding Place – Within the Herd (May 29, 2020)

Since we’re all cautiously emerging from sanctuary, the former title of m...

Economic May 29, 2020

Road resurfacing season begins in northern B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Crews will start resurfacing roads in and around Prince Ge...

Infrastructure May 29, 2020

City of Prince George approves new climate mitigation plan

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Prince George City Council has approved a new strategy to...

Government May 29, 2020

Six Ontario municipalities form new investment board

TORONTO — Six Ontario municipalities have announced they have joined forces to c...

Government May 29, 2020

Surety Association of Canada unveils new bond form for IPD projects

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The board of directors of the Surety Association of Canada (...

Associations May 29, 2020

Constructors under new legal safety obligations with restart: Keith

Construction employers reopening jobsites are under a legal obligation to draw u...

OH&S May 29, 2020

Apprentices get leg up with new Ontario Tools Grant: advocates

One hurdle has been removed for apprentices trying to start their career in the...

Government , Labour May 29, 2020

New Reece Bridge in Niagara Region finished ahead of schedule

Construction of new $8.3-million two-span steel girder Regional Road # 69 Reece...

Infrastructure , Projects May 29, 2020

Northern link to Ring of Fire road inching along

The prospect of a road into the resource-rich Ring of Fire area in northern Onta...

Infrastructure , Projects May 29, 2020

Provincial GiGo Bridge strategy delivers Bayfield River bridge rapidly

Passing through the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Highway 4 is a major collecto...

Projects May 29, 2020

Innovative pavers cost more but can pay off

The window for road paving in Canada is tight and every day counts whether it’s...

Projects , Technology May 29, 2020

Canadian road technology in consideration to drive innovation in India

India is embarking on an ambitious program to build a three million kilometres o...

Infrastructure , Technology May 29, 2020

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