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Latest Middle East escalation adds pressure to steel and aluminum costs
In an escalation overnight, Israel launched a missile barrage against key Irania...
Economic
Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is coming under fire for seekin...
Government
Arcadis awarded digital asset management contract for Calgary
CALGARY, ALTA. — Arcadis recently announced it has been awarded a multiyear cont...
Infrastructure
B.C. chief says he’s ‘very concerned’ about bill to fast-track major projects
OTTAWA — The regional chief for British Columbia warns efforts by governments to...
Government
$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada’s critical mineral demand: report
TORONTO - A newly released report estimates Canada will need at least $30 billio...
Government , Projects , Resource
CLRA, Building Trades of Alberta reach four-year deal
EDMONTON - Alberta’s construction employers and building trades unions have agre...
Associations , Labour
JLL, Breakfast Club of Canada kick off 2025 campaign to fuel kids’ nutrition
MONTREAL — JLL has launched its 2025 campaign in support of Breakfast Club of Ca...
Resource
Ottawa’s GST rebate on new homes would save typical first-time buyer $27K: PBO
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says an eligible first-time homebuyer...
Economic
The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada’s 2nd-worst on record
OTTAWA - The area burned by wildfires so far this season is the second-largest o...
OH&S , Resource
Extreme heat, wildfires creating hazardous conditions for workers: WorkSafeBC
RICHMOND, B.C. — With wildfires a constant threat and unprecedented temperatures...
OH&S
Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder
CALGARY - The Alberta government is working to entice a private-sector player to...
Government , Projects , Resource
Humber Polytechnic launches industry-backed project co-ordinator micro-credential program
TORONTO — Humber Polytechnic, in partnership with CourseCompare and in collabora...
Labour
Electrification of rental apartment buildings in B.C. heading upward
Replacing fossil fuels with electricity in highrise apartment buildings will hel...
Resource
First H2H cohort receives specialized non-destructive testing training
Like hundreds of Canadian military veterans, Ethan Martin has made the not insig...
Labour
U.K. ministry warns British home developers to ‘build to approved schedules or risk fines’
Prime Minister Mark Carney has repeatedly stated the federal government’s commit...
Government
Auditor general finds F-35 costs soar amid project delays, pilot shortages
OTTAWA — The estimated cost of Canada’s incoming fleet of advanced stealth fight...
Government
Government rejects Bloc’s call to split internal trade, major projects legislation
OTTAWA — Government House leader Steven MacKinnon says the Liberals won't split...
Government
About 7,000 residents in La Ronge, Sask., area can go home Thursday
REGINA — About 7,000 people in and around La Ronge, Sask., will be allowed to re...
Resource
Embodied Carbon Awards recognize six B.C. construction projects
VANCOUVER — Six projects have been honoured for their “pioneering work” in reduc...
Projects
Grosvenor starts construction on Burnaby’s Brentwood Block
VANCOUVER – Developer Grosvenor has officially started construction on phase one...
Projects
Eby says it’s not him blocking Smith’s oil pipeline, it’s lack of money and proponent
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says it's not him standing in the...
Infrastructure
GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report
OTTAWA — The Liberal plan to give first-time homebuyers a tax break on a newly b...
Government
MIT rebar technology could triple the life of concrete structures
Rebar is an essential part of concrete construction. While concrete is very stro...
Technology
New building to fight cancer could cost $1 billion, Manitoba premier says
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says construction on a long-promised centre f...
Projects
B.C. announces new school seats in Surrey as part of expansion program
SURREY – The B.C. government has announced 295 new elementary school seats as pa...
Infrastructure
Amazon storage, distribution centre launches in Pitt Meadows
PITT MEADOWS, B.C. – Amazon has announced the launch of YXX1, the company’s firs...
Projects
MHCA appeals to members, partners to donate to evacuees
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Heavy Construction Association (MHCA) is asking members...
Associations
The construction engine behind U.S. city personalities
Geographers, topographers, demographers, and owners of pro-league sports teams k...
US News
Skills Canada national competition hands out over 250 medals
REGINA — More than 500 students and apprentices from across the country competed...
Labour
Resident of village threatened by fire posts video of raindrops: ‘It was amazing’
CANDLE LAKE, SASK. — After weeks of being ready to evacuate at a moment's notice...
Resource
14 crew members, four additional staff evacuated after hiding from wildfires in jobsite sea can
SANDY LAKE FIRST NATION — The federal government has deployed members of the Can...
OH&S
Manitoba premier promotes more interprovincial trade, possible energy corridor
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has announced another interprovincial trad...