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Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?
OTTAWA — If U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods as he’...
Government
Women in Concrete panellists address achieving a fair and equitable workplace
The challenges women in construction face, the obstacles that have been overcome...
Labour
GWLRA to take on Princess Auto warehouse design-build in Balzac
BALZAC, ALTA. — GWL Realty Advisors (GWLRA) has announced it will be taking on t...
Projects
Tariffs could force ‘rebalancing away’ from U.S. for oil exports: Cenovus
CALGARY, ALTA. — The threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian energy won't affect plan...
Economic
VRCA seeks municipal collaboration on construction protections amid tariff turmoil
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has announced...
Associations
Black History Month: EllisDon announces inaugural VIBE Award
TORONTO — EllisDon’s newly launched inaugural VIBE Award is an initiative meant...
Labour
Trump eyeing spring start for lumber tariffs; could new levy stack on current one?
OTTAWA — The list of potential American tariffs that could affect Canada grew We...
Economic
Zenterra Developments launches next phase of surrey development, City Corners II
SURREY, B.C. - City Corners II, a mix of 98 studio, one, two and three-bedroom c...
Projects
Graham awarded CPR bridge rehabilitation project in Red Deer
RED DEER, ALTA. - A CPR Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation project in Red Deer, Al...
Projects
Inflation ticks back up to 1.9% in January after rise in gas prices
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate ticked back up in January to 1.9 per cen...
Economic , Government
Loblaw to open 80 stores in 2025 as part of $10-billion investment over five years
OTTAWA - Loblaw says it's planning to open 80 new grocery and pharmacy stores th...
Projects , Uncategorized
Concrete innovation from start to finish of its useful life
Few building material industries have undergone such transformation in recent ye...
Resource , Technology
B.C. throne speech uses wartime imagery to portray province in historic battle
VICTORIA - British Columbia's government has depicted the province on a battle f...
Government
Building conversions meet construction circularity
Empty Class B and C commercial buildings represent stranded assets that property...
Infrastructure , Projects
Canada recognizes Aboriginal title over Haida Gwaii off B.C. in historic agreement
HAIDA GWAII, B.C. - The federal government will recognize Aboriginal title over...
Government , Infrastructure
Housing starts up 3% in January, but trade risks add ‘significant uncertainty’: CMHC
OTTAWA - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing start...
Government , Projects
Concrete Feature: Moss concrete covering many urban construction challenges
Could moss concrete be the simple green answer to many of the climate change cha...
Infrastructure , Projects , Technology
Big shift in Canadian policy needed for new energy export projects: Enbridge
OTTAWA - As concerns rise about Canada's reliance on the U.S. for energy exports...
Government , Projects , US News
TC Energy says U.S. offers best returns as it considers spending commitments
TORONTO - TC Energy Corp. says it plans to keep its discretionary spending focus...
Government , Projects , US News
Calgary’s ACT project begins its breakthrough role with construction underway
After three years of meticulous planning and preparation, construction has start...
Projects
Yukon premier says trip to Washington, D.C., highlighted North amid tariff dispute
WHITEHORSE - Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says he met with elected representatives...
Government
Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: B.C. NDP needs to walk the talk on Canadian solidarity
The recent announcement that British Columbia will fast-track 18 major mining an...
Associations , Government
VRCA announces 2025 board, Marklund announced as chair
VANCOUVER – The newly-elected board of directors for the Vancouver Regional Cons...
Associations
Section of new Calgary transit line to be elevated, but some are not high on the idea
Calgary City Council recently voted to give the green light to the Green Line LR...
Government , Projects
BUILDEX Vancouver: Connecting Western Canada’s building, construction industries
VANCOUVER — Taking place for more than 35 years now, BUILDEX Vancouver is once a...
Associations
EU Commission vows to react firmly and immediately to Trump’s tariffs
BRUSSELS — The European Union's executive branch on Friday vowed to “take firm a...
Economic
Carney touts modular homes while Freeland promises to repatriate doctors from U.S.
OTTAWA — Rival Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland i...
Government
WorkSafeBC updates penalty database, highlights lack of fall protection incidents
VICTORIA — WorkSafeBC’s penalty database was updated recently to include penalti...
OH&S
New school announced for northeast Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has announced it is building a new school in...
Projects
$35.5M announced for three ‘green’ B.C. port projects
VICTORIA — The federal government has announced up to $35.5 million in funding f...
Infrastructure
New Lions Gate Hospital tower to open March 9
NORTH VANCOUVER — The new acute care tower at Lions Gate Hospital is set to open...
Projects
Cement industry undergoing ‘unprecedented transformation,’ says WCA CEO
The cement industry is at a crossroads as decarbonization is expected to take it...