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Coroner’s inquest will examine deaths of four men killed in swing stage collapse
Coroner’s inquest will examine deaths of four men killed in swing stage collapse
TORONTO — A coroner's inquest has been called into a Toronto swing stage collapse that claimed the lives of four men almost nine years ago. Fayzullo Fazilov, Alexsandrs Bondarevs, Vladimir Korostin and Aleksey Blumberg died when the swing stage they were...
OH&S
Construction worker killed by minivan on Milton Main Street
MILTON, ONT. — A 55-year-old construction worker employed at a Main Street jobsi...
OH&S
Your top DCN headlines: Oct. 15 to 19
This week’s top DCN headlines highlight tech, politics and pot. During the 2018...
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Worker dies from fall at Oakville construction site
OAKVILLE, ONT. — A worker employed by an aluminum firm died after a fall at an O...
OH&S
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Economy and environment go hand in hand, says natural resources minister
KITIMAT, B.C. - Canada's natural resources minister says the environment and the...
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VIDEO: Acton Ostry Architects marks 25 years
Recently Acton Ostry Architects celebrated its 25th anniversary with the publica...
Projects
Kennedy Stewart challenged with building bridges as mayor of Vancouver: expert
VANCOUVER - On the heels of his narrow victory in Vancouver's dramatic mayoral r...
Government
Voters head to polls for municipal elections across Ontario
TORONTO — Voters across Ontario will cast their ballots in municipal elections t...
Government
Coroner’s inquest will examine deaths of four men killed in swing stage collapse
TORONTO — A coroner's inquest has been called into a Toronto swing stage collaps...
OH&S
Nature themed resort will be built at Walt Disney World
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — Walt Disney World says it's going to build a new nature...
Projects
Russia to build two reactor nuclear plant in Uzbekistan
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin and the president of Uzbekistan have a...
Resource
Feds dead set against ‘ridiculous’ quotas to replace steel, aluminum tariffs
WASHINGTON — A Canadian source close to the ongoing talks to resolve U.S. tariff...
Government
Westcoast’s core values on display at Ruskin Dam project
Westcoast Cutting and Coring Ltd. likes its concrete projects big and complex. I...
Infrastructure
Contractors ride Metrotown station and exchange upgrade to VRCA Silver Awards
Two local contractors have won 2018 Silver Awards of Excellence from the Vancouv...
Infrastructure
The art of meeting Emily Carr University’s creative needs
Artists create with all kinds of material so when EllisDon received the nod to d...
Projects
Groundbreaking Brock Commons blazes new construction trail
The University of B.C.’s Brock Commons Phase 1 student residence, now the world’...
Projects
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World – Tsawwassen reels in awards
Three contractors have won 2018 Silver Awards of Excellence from the Vancouver R...
Projects
Ledcor’s eff iciency kept TACC construction on track and on budget
“When children need hospital care, they should be in a place that feels like hom...
Infrastructure
Parq Vancouver rises to construction challenges and delivers
How stakeholders involved in the building of Parq Vancouver adapted and rose to...
Projects
Fairview terminal north expansion an award winner beyond the work site
A massive construction and expansion project completed at the Fairview Container...
Projects
West Vancouver Police building’s mechanical systems seismically sound
Like so many recent projects in the area, the new West Vancouver Police Services...
Infrastructure
3 Civic Plaza rises up to grasp three VRCA Silver Awards
The 3 Civic Plaza project has won three Vancouver Regional Construction Associat...
Projects
Oshawa named a Top 10 Intelligent Community
OSHAWA, ONT. — The City of Oshawa has been included in the Intelligent Community...
Technology
PHOTO: Condos on Yorkville
Facade work is moving up at the condominium project 1 Yorkville in Toronto. Baz...
Projects
U.S. energy chief: sanctions possible on new Russia pipeline
MOSCOW — The United States could impose sanctions on a new Russia-Germany gas pi...
Government
Study: Post Maria contracts go to mainland, not Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO — A study published recently found that the bulk of federa...
Government
PCL Toronto opens ‘office for the future’ in Oakville
PCL Toronto is calling its new district office in Oakville, Ont. a space for the...
Projects
Reimagining buildings leads to smarter outcomes: Healthy Buildings speaker
Just because a big office building is old, antiquated and ugly doesn’t mean it c...
Associations
OCOT shifting focus to promotion of trades
Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) registrar and CEO George Gritziotis says after...
Associations
Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – September 2018
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Can...
Economic
Irene Lanzinger, BC Federation of Labour president, won’t seek third term
VANCOUVER - BC Federation of Labour president Irene Lanzinger has announced she...
Labour
Construction worker killed by minivan on Milton Main Street
MILTON, ONT. — A 55-year-old construction worker employed at a Main Street jobsi...
OH&S
Nalcor sends 500 workers home from main contractor at Labrador hydro project
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's Crown-owned utility says it has d...
Labour
Your top DCN headlines: Oct. 15 to 19
This week’s top DCN headlines highlight tech, politics and pot. During the 2018...
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Future is now, CanaData tech guru proclaims
The construction sector has reached a tipping point in 2018 where excuse-making...
Technology
Your top JOC headlines: Oct. 15 to 19
Your top JOC headlines for the week involve cannabis, candidates and campaigns....
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Fitness for Duty Summit highlights cannabis impairment tests and tools
With the legalization of cannabis coming into effect in a week, there is widespr...
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Rogers announces third tower plans at Mississauga’s M City development
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Rogers Real Estate Development Limited has announced plans f...
Projects
CanaData to focus on digital revolution, economic climate
This year, CanaData is going beyond a construction forecast conference to includ...
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New De Novo addictions facility to open in Huntsville
Business manager Patrick Dillon of the Provincial Building and Construction Trad...
OH&S
20 major upcoming Ontario and Quebec construction projects – Canada – October 2018
The accompanying table shows 20 of the largest upcoming Ontario and Quebec con...
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Tridel pushes ahead amidst Toronto construction challenges
Current Toronto construction problems such as trade shortages, spiralling materi...
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Industry Perspectives: Respectful workplace integral to attracting and retaining workers
News headlines continue to underscore the importance of ensuring a corporate cul...
Labour
Vale relaunches work on $1.7B Voisey’s Bay expansion
Vale has relaunched construction of its $1.7-billion Voisey’s Bay mine expansion...