Special Feature
Concrete and Masonry
Below are articles from the latest Concrete and Masonry Special Feature Newsletter, published July 31, 2020 by the Journal of Commerce.
Feature Articles - Concrete and Masonry
Alberta legislature restoration a ‘once in a lifetime’ project
The 108-year-old Legislature Building perched on a promontory in downtown Edmont...
Projects
Heritage masons keep Canada’s castles and history alive
Western Canada's colourful history is literally written in stone; its guardians...
Labour
Princess Patricia’s military memorial, Aga Khan garden, honoured by Alberta Masonry Council
Precision work and overcoming weather-related challenges earned a Princess Patri...
Projects
The world’s biggest Bigfoot: concrete sasquatch stands 22 feet
Joe Bongiovanni and his wife moved from New Jersey to a home in Toutle, Washingt...
Others
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Consumer Price Index - Inflation U.S. & Canada What's costing you more!
Retail Sales Strong Growth!
Strong job growth = more spending U.S. vs. Canada Retail Sales (Summer 2017)
Global Currency Values Moving into Better Balance!
The world economy is in better balance and the U.S. and Canada are doing well.
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Inflation - What's Costing You More!
Consumer Price Index - Inflation U.S. & Canada What's costing you more!
Retail Sales Strong Growth!
Strong job growth = more spending U.S. vs. Canada Retail Sales (Summer 2017)
Global Currency Values Moving into Better Balance!
The world economy is in better balance and the U.S. and Canada are doing well.
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Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – June 2020
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Can...
Economic
Preferred proponent for Broadway subway project announced
VANCOUVER — Provincial officials in B.C. have announced the Acciona-Ghella Joint...
Infrastructure
Q&A: How COVID-19 has developers rethinking apartment building design
Brian Carberry, managing editor for Apartment Guide, a leading rental resource i...
Projects
Ottawa reports $29 million profit since buying Trans Mountain pipeline in 2018
CALGARY — The federal government says the Trans Mountain pipeline has earned net...
Government , Infrastructure , Resource
Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Restarting the Canadian construction supply chain, recovering from COVID-19
Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians have been heavily impacted by t...
Economic
Arup report a prelude to new CSA highrise modular standards
A new report on highrise modular construction prepared by Arup for the Canadian...
Projects , Technology
Altus Group survey reflects cautious confidence as office stakeholders navigate pandemic
TORONTO — A new survey sees some optimism mixed with caution in the face of the...
Economic
About face: two B.C. women pivot to skilled trades careers on LNG Canada project
Every skilled tradesperson needs to start somewhere, but Starla Penner and Kya T...