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CIB executive offers insights into $2B retrofit spend
Panellists speaking at a recent green building webinar made a powerful case that...
Economic , Government , Projects
First Notice: Design-Build insights; IFAB on the move; Morley Hoppner alliance
Design-Build conference launches today Today is day one of the Canadian...
Economic , Government , Resource
Manitoba completes bridge in West St. Paul
WEST ST. PAUL, MAN. — Manitoba officials recently announced they have wrapped up...
Infrastructure
Surrey buys land for future parks, facilities
SURREY, B.C. — Surrey, B.C. officials have approved a seven-acre land purchase f...
Government
Deal with Sc’ianew First Nation paves way for spill response infrastructure
Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) has signed agreements with th...
Infrastructure , Resource
Alberta government puts $21.1 million towards Airdrie interchange
AIRDRIE, ALTA. — The Alberta government is investing $21.1 million to build a ne...
Government , Infrastructure
PCA announces new Ontario director of public affairs
TORONTO — The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) recently annou...
Associations
Global net zero housing is already possible, finds new study
VICTORIA, B.C. — A new study from international construction experts and scholar...
Projects
Newfoundland and Labrador communities receive asset management support
OTTAWA — The Government of Canada is investing over $125,000 in three Newfoundla...
Government
New sports multiplex to be built in Gander
GANDER, N.L. — A new sport multiplex facility which includes a FIFA regulation-s...
Infrastructure
PHOTO: Bathurst Bridge Work
Concrete work is moving along on the Bathurst Street Bridge Rehabilitation proje...
Projects
‘People resources’ a growing concern for Ottawa projects, says panellist
After witnessing brisk development in major construction sectors over the past f...
Labour
U.S. home construction up 1.9% in September to 1.4 million
WASHINGTON — U.S. home construction rose a solid 1.9 per cent in September after...
Economic , US News
Alberta announces prompt payment legislation for construction
CALGARY, ALTA. - The province of Alberta announced it will introduce prompt paym...
Government
Significant earth movement occurs on Eglinton Crosstown site
TORONTO — An investigation is ongoing following a significant movement of earth...
Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects
New RCCAO, OCS survey shows impact of COVID-19 on civil, engineering sectors
VAUGHAN, ONT. — The newly released Coronavirus Contractor Survey: Spotlight on C...
Associations , Economic
Man in serious condition after being hit in the head with a drilling machine
TORONTO — A man is in serious condition following an industrial incident Wedne...
OH&S
First Notice: Hydro-Quebec project; Ottawa transportation concern; Osler on infrastructure
Hydro-Quebec to refurbish Carillon GS Hydro-Quebec announced this morn...
Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Resource
Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – September 2020
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Can...
Economic
Interactive Visual: U.S. 2020 Mega Construction Project Starts
Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...
Economic , US News
Sinkhole 23 metres deeps shuts down busy Edmonton intersection for repairs
EDMONTON — An Edmonton utility company says a sinkhole that's about four times a...
Others
Government of Canada supports asset management initiatives in four Alberta communities
OTTAWA — The federal government is investing $191,275 in four Alberta communitie...
Government
Manitoba seniors housing project on track for 2021 opening
GIMLI, MAN. — Crews are nearly finished work on a $12.9-million affordable housi...
Projects
Alberta regional transit commission begins search for first CEO
EDMONTON — Edmonton officials have announced that the Regional Transit Services...
Government
CBA opponents recording politicians’ stance on policy before election
VICTORIA — Opponents of B.C.’s Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) policy are wan...
Government , Labour
JOC Election Notebook: Comprehensive coverage before you vote
VICTORIA — When NDP Premier John Horgan called a snap election in September, can...
Government , Infrastructure
B.C. party platforms tackle labour, infrastructure, development
British Columbians will head to the polls to decide the direction to take the pr...
Government
Zurn Canada Launches DiRXN in Canada
BRAMPTON, ONT. — Zurn Industries has announced the launch of its Zurn DiRXN stra...
Economic
Leamington greenhouse fined $120,000 in fatal electrocution
WINDSOR, ONT. — Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc. of Leamington, Ont. has been convic...
OH&S
Inside Innovation: BIM and BEMS will help buildings meet 2050 climate objectives
Significant advances in technology are allowing the construction and building ma...
Technology
Show us the money: when will infrastructure money flow?
Spending infrastructure dollars in Canada is never simply a matter of getting le...
Government , Infrastructure
Construction stakeholders make strong recommendations in Ontario budget submissions
Holding back on infrastructure funding will have dire consequences on the provin...