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10 Mid-February Economic Nuggets

This Nuggets report is being written on Valentine’s Day, so let me begin...

Economic February 15, 2019

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 February 15, 2019

Your top DCN headlines: Feb. 11 to 15

This week’s top DCN stories feature controversies, containment systems and const...

Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Projects , Technology February 15, 2019

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 February 15, 2019

France’s Vinci formally takes over Belgrade airport

BELGRADE, SERBIA — The airport division of French construction and concession co...

Economic February 15, 2019

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 February 15, 2019

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 February 15, 2019

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 February 15, 2019

B.C. voices support for provincial mining industry

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan recently announced the provincia...

Resource February 15, 2019

Vancouver Canada Post landmark is being transformed

VANCOUVER — The Canada Post building, located at 349 West Georgia St. in downtow...

Projects February 15, 2019

Expert details potential pitfalls if BIM isn’t used properly

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is often touted as construction’s next front...

Technology February 15, 2019

Feds spend on affordable housing in Ajax, London

AJAX, ONT. — The federal government has announced funding for affordable housing...

Projects February 15, 2019

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 February 15, 2019

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 February 15, 2019

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 February 15, 2019

Adapted pile driver wins ORBA innovation award

Tomlinson Group of Companies picked up two major awards and a made-for-Ontario p...

Associations , Technology February 15, 2019

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 February 14, 2019

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 February 14, 2019

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 February 14, 2019

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 February 14, 2019

Liberals agree to only limited hearings on Wilson-Raybould affair

OTTAWA — Liberals faced accusations of a coverup Wednesday after they agreed to...

Government February 14, 2019

Trump still coy on border deal but expected to sign

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump isn't showing his hand yet. But with little...

Government February 14, 2019

Danes test ski slope on top of incineration plant

COPENHAGEN — An artificial ski slope on an incineration plant that doesn't emit...

Projects February 14, 2019

Nanaimo Street sewer separation begins

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver has begun to upgrade critical sewer infrastruc...

Infrastructure February 14, 2019

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 February 14, 2019

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 February 14, 2019

Seneca College innovation centre nears completion

TORONTO — Federal President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Govern...

Projects February 14, 2019

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 February 14, 2019

Trudeau announces $1.8 billion for GO expansion

MAPLE, ONT. — The federal government is investing over $1.8 billion to expand GO...

Infrastructure February 14, 2019

$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 February 14, 2019

PCL appoints new president for eastern Canadian operations

TORONTO — Todd Craigen has been named president, eastern Canadian buildings and...

Economic February 14, 2019

Evolutions in concrete discussed at ORBA conference

Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) environmental initiatives and changes t...

Associations February 14, 2019

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