Three Site C workers test positive for COVID-19
Three Site C workers test positive for COVID-19
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Three Site C dam workers have tested positive for COVID-19, BC Hydro announced this month. However, health officials have confirmed that none of the cases originated at the site. According to BC Hydro, the first worker has not been...
Infrastructure , OH&S
Deal with Sc’ianew First Nation paves way for spill response infrastructure
Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) has signed agreements with th...
Infrastructure , Resource
Surrey buys land for future parks, facilities
SURREY, B.C. — Surrey, B.C. officials have approved a seven-acre land purchase f...
Government
Alberta announces prompt payment legislation for construction
CALGARY, ALTA. - The province of Alberta announced it will introduce prompt paym...
Government
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Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Community Benefits Agreements and economic recovery
This is the fourth in a series of Industry Perspectives Op-Ed columns wh...
Government , Infrastructure , Labour
$26 million office and warehouse complex in the works for Seaspan Victoria Shipyards
From the roadway it doesn't look like much, a vacant piece of scrub land with so...
Projects
Your top JOC headlines: Oct. 19 to 23
The top JOC headlines this week provide some last minute information heading int...
Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Projects
Confirmed COVID-19 case onsite, what do you do?
Panic. Fear. Misinformation. These are the issues experienced on a construction...
Associations , OH&S
Special to the DCN/JOC: eDiscovery Preparedness Part 3 — Data mapping
This is the third article in a series that explores practical tools and...
Economic , Others
The Construction Record – Episode 96 – A Crosspod with Livecosts.com
In a first for the Construction Record podcast, this week’s episode features a “...
Three Site C workers test positive for COVID-19
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Three Site C dam workers have tested positive for COVID-19...
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CIB executive offers insights into $2B retrofit spend
Panellists speaking at a recent green building webinar made a powerful case that...
Economic , Government , Projects
Manitoba completes bridge in West St. Paul
WEST ST. PAUL, MAN. — Manitoba officials recently announced they have wrapped up...
Infrastructure
Surrey buys land for future parks, facilities
SURREY, B.C. — Surrey, B.C. officials have approved a seven-acre land purchase f...
Government
Deal with Sc’ianew First Nation paves way for spill response infrastructure
Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) has signed agreements with th...
Infrastructure , Resource
Alberta government puts $21.1 million towards Airdrie interchange
AIRDRIE, ALTA. — The Alberta government is investing $21.1 million to build a ne...
Government , Infrastructure
Alberta announces prompt payment legislation for construction
CALGARY, ALTA. - The province of Alberta announced it will introduce prompt paym...
Government
Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – September 2020
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Can...
Economic
Interactive Visual: U.S. 2020 Mega Construction Project Starts
Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...
Economic , US News
Sinkhole 23 metres deeps shuts down busy Edmonton intersection for repairs
EDMONTON — An Edmonton utility company says a sinkhole that's about four times a...
Others
Government of Canada supports asset management initiatives in four Alberta communities
OTTAWA — The federal government is investing $191,275 in four Alberta communitie...
Government
Manitoba seniors housing project on track for 2021 opening
GIMLI, MAN. — Crews are nearly finished work on a $12.9-million affordable housi...
Projects
Alberta regional transit commission begins search for first CEO
EDMONTON — Edmonton officials have announced that the Regional Transit Services...
Government
CBA opponents recording politicians’ stance on policy before election
VICTORIA — Opponents of B.C.’s Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) policy are wan...
Government , Labour
JOC Election Notebook: Comprehensive coverage before you vote
VICTORIA — When NDP Premier John Horgan called a snap election in September, can...
Government , Infrastructure
B.C. party platforms tackle labour, infrastructure, development
British Columbians will head to the polls to decide the direction to take the pr...
Government
Construction unemployment sounds alarm, Strickland says
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) new executive director Sean Strickland ha...
Associations , Government , Labour
AEM survey indicates unexpectedly low industry unemployment during COVID-19
MILWAUKEE, WIS. — With half a year and no immediate end to the COVID-19 pandemic...
Economic , Labour , US News
JOC Election Special: B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson on CBAs, COVID-19 and infrastructure and how a Liberal win will impact the B.C. construction industry
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Alberta welcomes federal approval of gas pipeline expansion while criticizing delay
CALGARY — The Alberta government is welcoming news that Ottawa has approved an e...
Government , Infrastructure , Resource
PCL Century of Construction Excellence awards honour NAIT students
EDMONTON — PCL Construction recently announced the Northern Alberta Institute of...
Others
City of Regina completes $6 million investment in downtown infrastructure
REGINA — The City of Regina recently announced it has completed a multi-year, $6...
Government , Infrastructure
Government of Alberta puts $10 million into Lacombe biorefinery
LACOMBE, ALTA. — The Government of Alberta is using $10 million of funding from...
Government , Projects
Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe concerned about Biden’s opposition to Keystone XL
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says if the Democrats win next m...
Government , Infrastructure , US News
Top 10 major upcoming Ontario and Quebec construction projects – Canada – October 2020
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Ontario and Quebec con...
Economic
Top 10 major upcoming Water Treatment Plant and Manufacturing & Warehousing construction projects – U.S. – October 2020
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Water Treatment Plant and...
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$140-million City Gardens development looking to take root in Kamloops
A massive, $140-million residential development that would transform a one-and-a...
Projects
13 Mid-October Economic Nuggets
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Economic , US News
CCA calls for freer interprovincial trade, more stimulus
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Associations , Economic , Government , Infrastructure
BCIT mass timber housing project to pay homage to Indigenous culture
A new mass timber student housing project that is set to rise at the Burnaby cam...
Projects
Performance versus prescriptive: The 2020 NBC raises housing industry concerns
Attempts to incorporate a tiered energy Step Code into Canada’s National Buildin...
Government , Infrastructure , OH&S
Alberta spending $812 million on irrigation infrastructure
CALGARY, ALTA. - Alberta is pouring $812 million into modernizing its irrigation...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
Canada Generates Jobs Creation Excitement in September
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Consumer Price Index - Inflation U.S. & Canada What's costing you more!
Retail Sales Strong Growth!
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Global Currency Values Moving into Better Balance!
The world economy is in better balance and the U.S. and Canada are doing well.