Your JOC Top Headlines: Dec 9 to Dec 13
Your JOC Top Headlines: Dec 9 to Dec 13
This week’s top JOC headlines include Chrystia Freeland heading to Mexico to sign the CUSMA agreement, Edmonton makes moves to allow more tiny homes, Chevron pulls out of the Kitimat LNG project, and further economic woes in Calgary as office buildings st...
Economic , Government , Resource
Throne speech gets “wait and see” response from western construction
Western Canadian construction leaders are waiting for more details from Ottawa a...
Associations , Government , Infrastructure
Inside Innovation: Tomorrow’s clean, green job site here today
Construction has a GHG emissions problem. From the moment shovels hit the ground...
Technology
Industry Special: Get ready for SiteReadyBC: BCCSA’s new introductory site safety orientation course is being built for the province, but ready for Canada
SiteReadyBC, a brand-new introductory construction safety training course create...
Associations , OH&S
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The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 72: ConExpo, Auditor General report reaction and Infrastructure Ontario’s Ehren Cory
This week on The Construction Record podcast, national managing editor Vince Ver...
U.S. Industry Snapshot – November 2019’s Nonresidential Construction Starts +7% Both Y/Y and Ytd
November’s Starts See Shortage of Mega Projects ConstructConnect announ...
Economic
Throne speech gets “wait and see” response from western construction
Western Canadian construction leaders are waiting for more details from Ottawa a...
Associations , Government , Infrastructure
Your JOC Top Headlines: Dec 9 to Dec 13
This week’s top JOC headlines include Chrystia Freeland heading to Mexico to sig...
Economic , Government , Resource
Inside Innovation: Tomorrow’s clean, green job site here today
Construction has a GHG emissions problem. From the moment shovels hit the ground...
Technology
City of Vancouver gets set to replace downtown water main
VANCOUVER – a century old water main in downtown Vancouver will be replaced in e...
Infrastructure
Improvements to Upper Levels Highway explored
A new study has been launched that will help determine a long-term plan for part...
Infrastructure
Massive new production studio envisioned for Langley, B.C.
Plans are being prepared and designs are being drawn for a massive new, world-cl...
Projects
Top 10 major upcoming Public Building and Defence, Law Enforcement construction projects – Canada – December 2019
The accompanying tables show the top 10 largest upcoming Public Building and D...
Economic
First Nation approves vast housing development on Vancouver reserve lands
VANCOUVER - One of the largest Indigenous-led housing developments in Canada is...
Projects
Top 10 major upcoming Convention Center and Military construction projects – U.S. – December 2019
The accompanying tables show the top 10 largest upcoming Convention Center and M...
Economic
Andrew Scheer resigns as Conservative leader
OTTAWA - Andrew Scheer says he is stepping down as Conservative leader as soon a...
Government
City of Edmonton enables ‘tiny homes’ through zoning bylaw change
EDMONTON, ALTA. - New zoning bylaw regulations will now allow tiny homes on foun...
Government , Infrastructure
Alberta slump cited in court process to sell dozens of office buildings
CALGARY - A major player in Calgary's depressed office real estate industry is p...
Economic
The year ahead – we are still curbing our enthusiasm about growth in 2020
World View The cloud of uncertainty which formed over the global economy in m...
Economic
Infographic: Canadian Demographics
Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy requir...
Economic
Chevron move to exit Kitimat LNG project a dash of ‘cold water’ for gas industry
CALGARY - The decision by Chevron Corp. to try to sell its 50 per cent stake in...
Resource
Return to work paths built on various tools and supports
For 12 years until early this year, Dario Fogliatti worked as a driver for Unite...
Labour , OH&S
Freeland heads to Mexico in effort to finalize new NAFTA revisions
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is to meet American and Mexican...
Economic , Government
Industry Special: Get ready for SiteReadyBC: BCCSA’s new introductory site safety orientation course is being built for the province, but ready for Canada
SiteReadyBC, a brand-new introductory construction safety training course create...
Associations , OH&S
B.C. Highways Contractor Awards winners announced
VICTORIA, B.C. - The government of British Columbia has announced the winners of...
Government , Infrastructure
Second Surrey hospital announced by B.C. government
SURREY, B.C. – the government of British Columbia has announced a second hospita...
Government , Infrastructure
Inside Innovation: Can deep energy retrofits impact GHGs?
Two years ago, respected green architect Sheena Sharp made a presentation at the...
Technology
LEED v4 registrations surpass 1,000 in Canada
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 project registrations ha...
Projects
B.C. worker advocates key in return to work programs: Expert
In British Columbia, WorkSafeBC (the operating name of The Workers' Compensation...
OH&S
VIDEO: CCA president Mary Van Buren at the CCPPP annual P3 conference
Canadian Construction Association president Mary Van Buren recently attended the...
Associations , Infrastructure
L.A. Metro expansion considering P3 to meet tight timeline
TORONTO - Los Angeles’ light rail system is on the move and P3 may play a part....
Infrastructure , Projects
$5.7 million bridge replacements announced for Haida Gwaii region
PORT CLEMENTS, B.C. - Two older timber bridges along Highway 16 on Haida Gwaii w...
Government , Infrastructure
Saskatchewan launches online geoscience data hub
REGINA, SASK. – The government of Saskatchewan has launched a new online portal...
Government , Technology
November’s Jobs Reports – U.S. Still Upbeat; Canada Suffers Setback
U.S. Total Jobs Gain Impacted by GM Strike November’s U.S. employment...
Economic
Your Top JOC Headlines: Dec 2 to Dec 6
This week’s top JOC headlines include Suncor investing in a $300 million wind fa...
Economic , Labour , OH&S , Resource
Panel looks at expanding P3 engagement for municipalities
There are opportunities for municipalities to engage in public-private partnersh...
Infrastructure
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L.A. Metro expansion considering P3 to meet tight timeline
TORONTO - Los Angeles’ light rail system is on the move and P3 may play a part....
Infrastructure , Projects
Work gear developed to fit shipbuilding women
VICTORIA, B.C. - Seaspan and Helga Wear have partnered to develop work gear for...
Labour , OH&S
Tight industrial market spurs multi-level innovation
BURNABY, B.C. - In a first for Canada, a multi-level industrial development is b...
Projects
Inside Innovation: Can deep energy retrofits impact GHGs?
Two years ago, respected green architect Sheena Sharp made a presentation at the...
Technology
November’s Jobs Reports – U.S. Still Upbeat; Canada Suffers Setback
U.S. Total Jobs Gain Impacted by GM Strike November’s U.S. employment...
Economic
The U.S. Jobs Story and Ghosts of Recessions Past
Total Jobs Level Relegates Dark Days to Past The U.S. economy has been so ou...
Economic
Use of Passive House standard for The Heights a trailblazing effort
Passive house technology is relatively new in Canada, but the design language is...
Projects
LEED v4 registrations surpass 1,000 in Canada
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 project registrations ha...
