B.C. NDP proposes new North Vancouver respite centre

NORTH VANCOUVER – The B.C. NDP is committing $4 million in funding for a respite...

Government , Projects October 14, 2024

B.C. Conservatives call for new Kelowna bridge

KELOWNA, B.C. – B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad is calling for a seco...

Government , Infrastructure October 14, 2024

Alberta and Calgary release Green Line update

CALGARY, ALTA. - Alberta’s minister of transportation and Calgary’s mayor have i...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects October 11, 2024

International Day of the Girl Child: A Women’s Work flagship training centre looks to the future of the trades

  October 11 is International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to ce...

Labour October 11, 2024

Your top JOC headlines: Oct. 7 to 11

Your top JOC headlines this week feature news several Saskatchewan construction...

Associations , OH&S , Projects October 11, 2024

Alberta funding formula to boost municipal infrastructure

EDMONTON – The Alberta government has introduced a new framework to increase fun...

Government , Infrastructure October 11, 2024

The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 369: CIOB CEO Caroline Gumble

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...

October 11, 2024

$10 million allotted for affordable housing through Business Council of Manitoba

WINNIPEG – The Government of Manitoba is providing $10 million in grant funding...

Economic , Government October 11, 2024

Alberta oilfield consulting firm fined $90,000 for workplace injury

VALLYVIEW, ALTA. – An Alberta oilfield consulting firm has been fined $90,000 af...

Government , OH&S October 11, 2024

Robots facilitate communication, quality on worksite: ICBA summit speaker

A robotics pioneer says the future of machines in construction is quality rather...

Associations , Technology October 11, 2024

2024 World Demolition Summit to provide many breakthroughs in Sweden

In early November, the World Demolition Summit (WDS) 2024 will blast into Stockh...

Technology October 10, 2024

Progress Avenue bridge demolished to make way for future Scarborough Centre Station

TORONTO — The 8,100-tonne Progress Avenue bridge above McCowan Road, at the site...

Infrastructure October 10, 2024

Legal Notes: Architects placed in Grenfell Tower phase two inquiry cross hairs

Finger pointing related to the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy is so widespread it’s...

Government October 10, 2024

Alberta metal fabricator fined $360,000 for worker fatality

LETHBRIDGE, ALTA. – HTK Iron Works Ltd. in Lethbridge, Alta. has been fined $360...

OH&S October 10, 2024

Second Narrows Supply Tunnel wins TAC’s Canadian Project of the Year award

VANCOUVER – Metro Vancouver’s Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel has been select...

Associations , Infrastructure October 10, 2024

Boissonnault appointed to lead federal government’s effort to rebuild Jasper

OTTAWA - Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault has been tasked by Prime Ministe...

Government October 9, 2024

City Gardens project tops off Trillium tower in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A multi-tower project in Kamloops, B.C. is celebrating topping...

Projects October 9, 2024

Saskatchewan construction associations announce major merger

SASKATOON, SASK. – Five Saskatchewan construction associations have announced a...

Associations October 9, 2024

Construction leaders examine risk and disruption at ICBA panel

Canadian construction leaders shared their thoughts on risk, disruption and oppo...

Associations October 9, 2024

Toronto again reigns in latest RLB crane count

TORONTO — Toronto remained the champion of Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) biannua...

Economic , Projects October 9, 2024

Climate and Construction: New study spotlights logging industry carbon emissions

Questioning the benefits of incorporating wood into ever-larger construction can...

Resource October 9, 2024

CGI Constructors announces Anthony Minniti as new president

VICTORIA – CGI Constructors has announced Anthony Minniti is taking on the role...

Economic October 8, 2024

University charity spearheads innovative approach to affordable housing in Winnipeg

The University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation 2.0 (UWCRC 2.0) is buil...

Projects October 8, 2024

BCREA calls for review of B.C. housing taxes

VANCOUVER – As the British Columbia election counts down to Oct. 19 the BC Real...

Associations , Government October 8, 2024

Canadian Natural Resources buying Chevron’s Alberta assets for US$6.5B

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. has signed a deal to buy Chevron Canad...

Economic , Resource October 8, 2024

Lower Interest Rates and New Mortgage Rules to Boost GGH Homebuilding

Seasonally adjusted sales of existing homes in the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH...

Economic October 8, 2024

Women’s History Month celebrates Women at Work

OTTAWA – In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History...

Labour October 7, 2024

‘Measurement changes behaviours’: Why reporting project benefits to Indigenous communities matters

Reporting benefits to Indigenous communities is a critical part of a project but...

Projects October 7, 2024

B.C. Election 2024: What the parties are promising ahead of voters heading to the polls

VICTORIA —British Columbia's New Democrats released the party's platform just da...

Government October 7, 2024

The potential and pitfalls of recycled plastic in construction materials

It is estimated humans create over 380 million tons of plastic every year, with...

Resource October 7, 2024

Waste flare gas from oil drilling sites to help power Saskatchewan’s electricity grid

REGINA —As pressure grows on the oil and gas sector to reduce its emissions, one...

Resource October 7, 2024

Rustad lays out views on project procurement, immigration at ICBA event

With a tight B.C. election only weeks away, one party leader has detailed his co...

Associations , Government October 4, 2024

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