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Smith explores the human challenges, relationships of onsite productivity
While the building industry has witnessed a technology evolution over the past c...
Labour , Technology
Architects asked for housing solutions during Buildings Show forum
As the world continues to seek solutions to a housing emergency that is reaching...
Projects
Regulator denies Trans Mountain’s pipeline variance request
CALGARY, ALTA. - The Canada Energy Regulator has denied a request by Trans Mount...
Government , Resource
Energy infrastructure firm AltaGas raising quarterly dividend for 2024
CALGARY, ALTA. - AltaGas Ltd. is raising its dividend as it says it expects its...
Economic , Infrastructure , Resource
B.C. asks Indigenous organizations for proposals for over 1,000 affordable homes
VICTORIA – The Government of British Columbia is inviting Indigenous housing pro...
Government , Projects
Stanley Park to undergo major tree removal affecting traffic on key routes
VANCOUVER — In response to the ongoing hemlock looper moth infestation, Vancouve...
Infrastructure
University of Victoria officially opens new student housing facility
VICTORIA – A new student housing facility has opened at the University of Victor...
Projects
Manitoba invests in traffic safety infrastructure on Highway 59 North
BROKENHEAD OJIBWAY NATION, MAN. – The Manitoba government is introducing new tra...
Infrastructure
A bright future lies ahead for precast concrete
The demand for precast concrete components continues to develop across more cons...
Associations
Names of eight Surrey Langley SkyTrain stations announced
LANGLEY, B.C. – The names of eight future stations on the Surrey Langley SkyTrai...
Infrastructure
Yaletown Square heritage project embraces the past with innovations of today
Combining heritage craftsmanship with modern innovation, the Yaletown Square pro...
Projects
$84M Quw’utsun Secondary School design a literal stepping stone for students
Construction crews have completed the final cement pour and installed the last s...
Infrastructure
Council greenlights phase one of Surrey’s new riverfront park project
SURREY, B.C. — Surrey City Council has approved the final concept plan for the f...
Projects
New affordable housing initiative launched in Saskatoon with 10 barrier-free units
SASKATOON, SASK.— The Government of Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon and Newr...
Projects
Burnaby’s Brentwood Park Elementary set for major expansion, seismic upgrade
BURNABY, B.C. — Brentwood Park Elementary in Burnaby, B.C. is set to receive a s...
Infrastructure
City of Winnipeg tendering social procurement pilot projects in 2024
WINNIPEG – The City of Winnipeg plans to roll out public works and water and was...
Government , Infrastructure , Labour
Alberta set for $5.5B budget surplus, despite big bucks for fires, floods and drought
EDMONTON, ALTA. - Alberta's budget surplus is growing but will be offset by more...
Economic , Government
Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – October 2023
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Can...
Economic , Projects
Two Alberta men charged following series of copper wire thefts in Pincher Creek
PINCHER CREEK, ALTA. — Two men from southern Alberta have been charged following...
Government
Simple interfaces a key to AI growth in construction: experts
Conversations on the potential uses of Artificial Intelligence in construction a...
Technology
Edmonton honours top urban design projects in 2023 awards
EDMONTON — The City of Edmonton has announced the winners of the 2023 Edmonton U...
Government , Projects
BC Hydro’s Site C project inches closer to the finish line
BC Hydro's recent announcement marks a significant milestone for the Site C Clea...
Infrastructure , Resource
Fibre-reinforced concrete, rammed earth formwork build on lessons from ancient history
Horse hair, beer, urine, tree bark, sugar — all have been used in ancient concre...
Technology
Your top JOC headlines: Nov. 27 to Dec. 1
This week’s top JOC headlines cover news the Canada Infrastructure Bank is provi...
Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Projects
Innovative concrete additives increase strength while reducing waste and carbons
Cement and concrete production has one of the largest carbon footprints of any i...
Labour
Shipper costs to rise as regulator approves preliminary interim Trans Mountain tolls
CALGARY, ALTA. - The Canada Energy Regulator has approved preliminary interim to...
Government , Resource
The Construction Record Podcast™ – Episode 325: Extreme weather and building resilience
On this episode of the Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren...
BREAKING: Shoring wall collapses at Coquitlam construction site
COQUITLAM, B.C. – A large shoring wall at a construction site in Coquitlam, B.C....
OH&S , Projects
B.C. maintains economic stability amid global challenges
VICTORIA — British Columbia's latest financial report indicates a stronger-than-...
Economic , Government
Highway 1 expansion advances in Fraser Valley
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Fraser Valley's Highway 1, a critical artery for over 80,000...
Infrastructure
Baxter Bridge construction begins this winter
ENDERBY, B.C. – The Baxter Bridge near Enderby, B.C. will be replaced with work...