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Inquest being held into three deaths on roofing projects
Inquest being held into three deaths on roofing projects
TORONTO — A joint inquest will be held into the deaths of three workers who fell during various roofing construction projects across the province. Dr. Rick Mann, regional supervising coroner for West Region, London Office, announced the inquests earlier...
OH&S
Illegal construction blamed in Istanbul building collapse
ISTANBUL — Turkish officials blamed illegal construction practices for the colla...
OH&S
Ministers discuss harmonization of health and safety standards
ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers meeting in...
Government , Labour , OH&S
Reforms for Joint Health and Safety Committees
TORONTO — Ontario’s Ministry of Labour is shelving a requirement that some membe...
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10 Mid-February Economic Nuggets
This Nuggets report is being written on Valentine’s Day, so let me begin...
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Your top JOC headlines: Feb. 11 to 15
This week’s top JOC headlines talk transit, Community Benefits Agreements and “u...
Government , Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects
Your top DCN headlines: Feb. 11 to 15
This week’s top DCN stories feature controversies, containment systems and const...
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Three teams pre-qualify to compete for new Pattullo Bridge project
VICTORIA — The Province of British Columbia is one step closer to selecting the...
Infrastructure
France’s Vinci formally takes over Belgrade airport
BELGRADE, SERBIA — The airport division of French construction and concession co...
Economic
White House scrambles to find pots of money to use for wall
WASHINGTON — If President Donald Trump declares an emergency to build the wall w...
Government , Infrastructure
Des Moines approves plan for new Riverfront Park
DES MOINES, IOWA — Work should begin soon to build a park at the site of a much-...
Projects
Rail expansion through Port of Vancouver aimed at hiking imports from Asia
VANCOUVER — The federal government, CN Rail and the body that oversees trade thr...
Infrastructure
B.C. voices support for provincial mining industry
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan recently announced the provincia...
Resource
Vancouver Canada Post landmark is being transformed
VANCOUVER — The Canada Post building, located at 349 West Georgia St. in downtow...
Projects
Expert details potential pitfalls if BIM isn’t used properly
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is often touted as construction’s next front...
Technology
Feds spend on affordable housing in Ajax, London
AJAX, ONT. — The federal government has announced funding for affordable housing...
Projects
Inquest being held into three deaths on roofing projects
TORONTO — A joint inquest will be held into the deaths of three workers who fell...
OH&S
Ontario government, Toronto looking at multiple options for subway upload arrangements
TORONTO — Ontario and Toronto have agreed to ground rules for talks on Premier D...
Government , Infrastructure
Municipalities shed light on how they will handle Ontario’s Construction Act
Ontario’s Construction Act is set for its second round of changes with significa...
Government
Adapted pile driver wins ORBA innovation award
Tomlinson Group of Companies picked up two major awards and a made-for-Ontario p...
Associations , Technology
20 major upcoming Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton construction projects – Canada – February 2019
The accompanying table shows 20 of the largest upcoming Toronto, Ottawa, Montré...
Economic
20 major upcoming California and Florida construction projects – U.S. – February 2019
The accompanying tables show 20 of the largest upcoming California and Florida...
Economic
Series (6 of 7): Rankings of States by Industrial Sub-Sector Jobs – Durables Manufacturing
Construction spending in various type-of structure categories is driven by econ...
Economic
Amazon, in stunning reversal, dumps NYC as new HQ site
NEW YORK — Amazon will not build a new headquarters in New York City, a stunning...
Economic
Liberals agree to only limited hearings on Wilson-Raybould affair
OTTAWA — Liberals faced accusations of a coverup Wednesday after they agreed to...
Government
Trump still coy on border deal but expected to sign
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump isn't showing his hand yet. But with little...
Government
Danes test ski slope on top of incineration plant
COPENHAGEN — An artificial ski slope on an incineration plant that doesn't emit...
Projects
Nanaimo Street sewer separation begins
VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver has begun to upgrade critical sewer infrastruc...
Infrastructure
Industry Voices Op-Ed: Community Benefits Agreements are an NDP lie
Industry Voices Op-Ed columns reflect the opinion of the author and not...
Government
B.C. pledges funding for Cascadia high-speed rail study
VANCOUVER — The Province of B.C. is doubling down on research into a Pacific Nor...
Infrastructure
Seneca College innovation centre nears completion
TORONTO — Federal President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Govern...
Projects
Sault Ste. Marie looking to fill hundreds of jobs, reaching out to GM employees
SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. — A northern Ontario city is looking for trained workers...
Labour
Trudeau announces $1.8 billion for GO expansion
MAPLE, ONT. — The federal government is investing over $1.8 billion to expand GO...
Infrastructure
$27.5-million investment made in three economic development programs for Indigenous communities
TORONTO — The provincial government will be providing $27.5 million in funding f...
Labour
PCL appoints new president for eastern Canadian operations
TORONTO — Todd Craigen has been named president, eastern Canadian buildings and...
Economic
Evolutions in concrete discussed at ORBA conference
Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) environmental initiatives and changes t...
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