Projects

Chilliwack, B.C. developer puts down tools for worker safety

The Government of British Columbia has deemed construction an essential service...

Labour , OH&S March 27, 2020

RAIC extends deadline for Pulse Survey

OTTAWA — The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has developed a surv...

Associations March 27, 2020

CCA formalizes COVID-19 protocols for construction sites

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is implementing a number of measures...

Associations March 27, 2020

COVID-19 can spawn contractual issues for construction

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, legal experts and construction stake...

Associations March 27, 2020

BC Building Trades calls for enforcement to protect workers against COVID-19 threat

The BC Building Trades Council is calling for WorkSafeBC to enforce construction...

Labour , OH&S March 27, 2020

McNaughton won’t hesitate to shut unsafe jobsites

Unsafe Ontario construction sites will be shutdown, confirms the province’s labo...

Government , Labour , OH&S March 27, 2020

The Economy Under COVID-19: Notes from the Trenches – March 27, 2020

There are currently two crises underway simultaneously. The advance of the nove...

Economic March 27, 2020

Refugee welcome centre sees HVAC and electrical innovations

Civil engineering students at the University of Toronto (U of T) have come up wi...

Others , Projects March 27, 2020

Mechanical, HVAC contractors discovering the benefits of BIM

Building Information Modeling software, commonly referred to as BIM, has redefin...

Projects , Technology March 27, 2020

Refrigerant handling course demanding, eyes a better ozone future

With aim of protecting the Earth’s ozone layer, an environmental awareness train...

Associations , Others March 27, 2020

Bridgit further integrates with Procore software

TORONTO — Canadian construction software company Bridgit has announced another p...

Economic , Technology March 27, 2020

PHOTO: Hospital Addition

Work has moved above grade on the new eight-storey Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patie...

Projects March 27, 2020

Thermal well integral to keeping The Well project warm and cool

A 50-foot wide hole excavated 150-feet into bedrock below a six-level undergroun...

Projects March 27, 2020

B.C. highway project delayed due to pandemic, blasting issues

The Highway 4 Kennedy Hill Safety Improvement Project on Vancouver Island will n...

Projects March 27, 2020

Early works set to start for the Cougar Creek dam in Canmore, Alta.

Earthmoving equipment is being brought in and tree clearing is set to begin for...

Infrastructure March 27, 2020

VRCA Infrastructure Series promotes bidding opportunities for members

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is partnering with the Va...

Infrastructure March 27, 2020

Winnipeg’s first infrastructure plan consolidates next decade’s needs

The City of Winnipeg has released its first infrastructure plan, a document whic...

Infrastructure March 27, 2020

WorkSafeBC reminds contractors, employees of rights and obligations around COVID-19

VANCOUVER - WorkSafeBC has released health and safety information for the constr...

Associations , OH&S March 26, 2020

Woodfibre LNG construction delayed a year as virus slows component deliveries

CALGARY, ALTA. - Construction on the Woodfibre LNG project southwest of Squamish...

Resource March 26, 2020

The Economy Under COVID-19: Notes from the Trenches – March 26, 2020

There are currently two crises underway simultaneously. The advance of the nove...

Economic March 26, 2020

Political uncertainty and the coronavirus darken outlook for non-res construction

In its recently released Non-Residential Capital and Repair Expenditures (CAPEX)...

Economic March 26, 2020

CCA looks to federal government for answers on COVID-19

TORONTO — The Canadian Construction Association is calling on the Government of...

Associations March 26, 2020

CFIB, Steelworkers say wage subsidy not enough

OTTAWA — The federal government’s planned wage subsidy for businesses hit hard b...

Government , Labour March 26, 2020

OSSGA urging government to change its policy to allow new aggregate operations

The Ontario Stone Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) is continuing to urge th...

Associations , Government March 26, 2020

DCC procurement work continues amid COVID-19

OTTAWA — Many of the employees of Defence Construction Canada (DCC) are working...

Government March 26, 2020

Legal Notes: Invoice disputes and non-payment, what happens?

  The Daily Commercial News continues its series exploring key elements of...

Government March 26, 2020

Guelph’s downtown skyline to change thanks to proposed ‘slender’ tower

A 25-storey, mixed-use tower that will have an appealing, slender look thanks to...

Projects March 26, 2020

Ontario construction ponders safety duty following announcement of essential status

Celebrations were muted as Ontario construction stakeholders reacted to the Ford...

Associations , OH&S March 26, 2020

Saskatchewan uranium mill winds down to protect workers

MCCLEAN LAKE, SASK. - Orano Canada Inc. is suspending production at its McClean...

OH&S , Projects , Resource March 26, 2020

Three workers at Eglinton Crosstown site test positive and presumptive for COVID-19

Just two days after Ontario Premier Doug Ford deemed construction in the provinc...

Infrastructure , OH&S March 25, 2020

TCA closing its offices over COVID-19 virus

TORONTO — Due to escalating uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 virus and out o...

Associations March 25, 2020

MCAC supporting COVID-19 safety measures and encourages continued aid for both small- and medium-sized firms

OTTAWA — As the COVID-19 pandemic and crisis continues to unfold across Canada,...

Associations March 25, 2020

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