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CISC disagrees with U.S. imposing duties on Canadian structural steel
CISC disagrees with U.S. imposing duties on Canadian structural steel
MARKHAM, ONT. — The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is disappointed with the Jan. 24 announcement by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) decision to place anti-dumping duties on Canadian fabricated structural steel. According to a CIS...
Government , Resource
Does mass timber have too much hype in North America?
Increased attention being paid to mass timber construction (MTC) is resulting in...
Projects , Resource
Federal government gives grants to study steel supply chain
OTTAWA — The federal government has announced grants for two Canadian firms to h...
Government , Resource
Global Market Scan: Russia launches the Power of Siberia
The first phase of “The Power of Siberia” (Sila Sibiri), the largest infrastruct...
Economic , Infrastructure , Resource
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PHOTO: Floors at the Waverley
Work continues for the Waverley mixed-use rental building on Spadina Avenue in T...
Projects
Williams left lasting impression on construction stakeholders
Patricia Williams will be remembered by her colleagues and sources as a journali...
Others
Ontario construction grapples with workforce shortages
Ontario construction stakeholders are calling for stepped-up collaboration acros...
Labour
Top earners pay more in B.C. budget that includes record capital spending
VICTORIA, B.C. - Top income earners and pop drinkers were hit with new taxes in...
Economic , Government
Nine Mid-February Economic Nuggets
There are certainly hints that the coronavirus outbreak could be the ‘Black Swan...
Economic
Manitoba won’t shut door on oil pipeline to Churchill: premier
WINNIPEG, MAN. - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he is open to discussing...
Government , Resource
Inside Innovation: Construction’s need to prep for cyberattacks
Construction companies embracing the exciting forms of technology sweeping the b...
Technology
Feds fund completion of Province House
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI — The federal government has announced spending of $30.7 mill...
Government , Projects
Hamilton Young Leaders invite all comers
The premise of the YLG Talks sessions presented by the Hamilton-Halton Construct...
Associations
Heavy machine electrification means disruption says Volvo rep
The inexorable switch from diesel to electric in the heavy construction equipmen...
Technology
SkyTower condos to become Canada’s tallest
TORONTO — Pinnacle International has announced it will be constructing Canada’s...
Projects
Pattullo Bridge replacement contract awarded
VICTORIA, B.C. — The government of British Columbia has awarded Fraser Crossing...
Infrastructure
BIM’s next challenge: Moving beyond buildings
BIM is moving beyond buildings and into complex systems, but further integration...
Technology
Industry applauds Trans Mountain court decision
Industry stakeholders are pleased with the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision to...
Government , Infrastructure
Top 10 major upcoming Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton construction projects – Canada – February 2020
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Toronto, Ottawa, Montréa...
Economic
Top 10 major upcoming California and Florida construction projects – U.S. – February 2020
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming California and Florida co...
Economic
U.S. Industry Snapshot – January’s Nonresidential Construction Starts -14% M/M and -11% Ytd
ConstructConnect announced today that the latest month’s volume of construction...
Economic
Top JOC headlines: Feb. 10 to Feb. 14
This week’s JOC headlines include why innovation and technology were a key focus...
Government , Infrastructure , Technology
Boucher to step down as MCA Canada CEO
OTTAWA — Pierre Boucher, CEO of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada...
Associations
Skills Ontario, KickAss Careers, WiRE, and Women of PLT form partnership
TORONTO — Skills Ontario is partnering with KickAss Careers, Women in Renewable...
Labour
Lawyer raises questions after OH&S charges are dismissed
The directed verdict dismissal of six Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)...
Government , OH&S
Remembering Patricia Williams: a DCN trailblazer and steady industry presence
Thank you Signorina Williams. That is how I typically thanked long-time Daily C...
Others
Saudis build ‘solar dome’ desalination plant
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — Saudi Arabian smart city agency NEOM has announced it wil...
Projects
Labour force shortage a unifying challenge in Atlantic Canada according to BuildForce
OTTAWA — Labour market forecasts vary by province in Atlantic Canada according t...
Labour
Owner’s engineers announced for High Frequency Rail project
MONTREAL — VIA Rail Canada and the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) have announc...
Economic , Infrastructure
McVeety named 2020 Ontario Road Builders’ Association president
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) elected James...
Associations
Montreal Port Authority top executive to retire
MONTREAL — The Montreal Port Authority has announced that long-standing chief ex...
Economic
PHOTO: View of the Bluffs
Floors are moving up at the Bluffs Condos on Kingston Road in Toronto. The owne...
Projects
Metrolinx and IO procurement changes discussed at ORBA convention
Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario are listening and making changes to procure...
Associations
BuildForce reports huge Ontario labour crunch
Ontario’s construction labour force will experience significant crunches this ye...
Economic , Labour
Update on Alberta: 2020 looks better but hurdles remain
When we took the pulse of the Alberta economy a year ago, its health was startin...
Economic
Buildex Vancouver explores new building methods and materials
Despite its well-known attachment to tradition and custom, the Canadian construc...
Projects
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Pomerleau installs robot to track jobsite progress
MONTREAL — In what it says is a world first, Quebec-based Pomerleau has initiate...
Technology
35 U.S. Mega Projects Summed to 15% of Total Nonresidential Starts
Almost Half of 2019’s Mega Project Initiations were in the South U.S. country-w...
Economic
U.S. Jobs Creation Juggernaut Roared Again in January
America’s Jobs Jump an Impressive +225,000 in Latest Month U.S. jobs cr...
Economic
New IBEW boss Barry will draw one line in the sand
The new leader of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Constructi...
Government , Labour
Google signs lease for 18 floors at 65 King East build in Toronto
TORONTO — Carttera Private Equities has announced that Google has signed a long-...
Economic , Projects
2019 U.S. and Canadian Construction Performances in Review
Following a contraction in 2018, total construction starts in the US grew by 4....
Economic
CSP publication: Change is good…only when done right
Higher risks of lien claims. Vulnerability to legal action. Non-compliance. Thi...
Government
Court dismisses CBA challenge but coalition vows to keep fighting
The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the provincial government’s...