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Inflation that Persists Raises Risk of Deeper Longer Recession
On family trips, one of the most frequently voiced questions by my children was,...
Economic
PHOTO: What’s happening here? HyLife Heads Upwards
The four-storey building that will be the new head office for HyLife, Canada’s l...
Projects
Calgary parkade project both visually striking and ready for the future
The 9th Avenue Parkade + Innovation Centre in Calgary’s East Village is being bu...
Projects
Your top JOC headlines: Sept. 19 to 23
Your top JOC headlines this week cover news Vancouver’s historic Hogan’s Alley c...
Economic , Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects , Resource
VICA Young Builders Network hosts Builders in the Basement, in tune and in person
VICTORIA – The Vancouver Island Construction Association’s (VICA) Young Builder...
Associations
Bird secures two Alberta wind farm contracts
MEDICINE HAT, ALTA. – Bird Construction Inc. has been awarded two engineering, p...
Projects , Resource
The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 209: Mulisius Joe of the Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario
On this episode of the Construction Record podcast, digital media editor Warren...
Climate change effect on public transportation infrastructure to cost billions: FAO
The effects of climate change are projected to cost Ontario an extra $1.5 billio...
Government , Infrastructure
De Havilland Canada to build airline manufacturing plant east of Calgary: Kenney
CALGARY, ALTA. - De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. has announced plans to bui...
Economic , Projects
U.S. and Canadian Housing Starts Not Yet Humbled by Higher Interest Rates
In the U.S., the Federal Reserve has just raised its key policy setting interest...
Economic
Saskatchewan accepting water and wastewater applications
REGINA – The Province of Saskatchewan signalled on Sept. 20 that communities and...
Infrastructure
Building Builders mentorship program opens in B.C.
VICTORIA – The Building Builders mentorship program is officially open. The Bri...
Associations , Labour
Feds fund recreation infrastructure and fire prevention projects across N.W.T.
YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T. – The federal government is spending $26 million for 10 recr...
Government , Infrastructure
WSP awarded contract for two Alberta hydrogen projects
MONTREAL, QUE. – WSP in Canada has been awarded the detailed design contract for...
Infrastructure , Resource
B.C. posts highest rate of unaffordable housing as ownership declines across Canada
OTTAWA - British Columbia is leading the country as the province with the highes...
Economic
Guckes: September expansion pace quickens on gains in medical, government and community
ConstructConnect’s Expansion Index, a monthly measure of the dollar value of pla...
Economic
Guckes: Rising interest rates further slowing investment spending
Much has been made of the efforts by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank to raise inte...
Economic
September’s Mid-Month Economic Nuggets Report – With an Emphasis on Manufacturing Shipments & New Orders
There will be a lot riding on the hoped-for success of the U.S. manufacturing se...
Economic
Site work begins on Blackwater mine project near Prince George, B.C.
VANCOUVER - Vancouver-based Artemis Gold has announced site works have started a...
Projects , Resource
RAIC introduces new digital contracts platform
OTTAWA – The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has announced its ne...
Associations , Technology
Skyline REIT buys $309 million Alberta property portfolio
EDMONTON — Skyline Industrial REIT has entered the city of Edmonton and expanded...
Economic
Hogan’s Alley on the road to renewal
A key part of Black Vancouver history is finally receiving recognition and a cha...
Projects
Climate and Construction: Canada’s Green Bonds could kick start more private sector energy retrofits
Deep energy retrofits to existing buildings achieve two important objectives. F...
Resource
The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 208: King George Hub with PCI Developments president Tim Grant
On this episode of the Construction Record podcast, digital media editor Warren...
WorkSafeBC imposes more than $719,000 fine for asbestos violations
KIMBERLEY, B.C. — WorkSafeBC has imposed a massive penalty on GFL Environmental...
OH&S
Construction of Victoria’s Kimta E&N Connector begins
VICTORIA — Construction of the Kimta E&N Cycling Connector in Victoria, B.C....
Projects
Civil Infrastructure Council plans campaign to support trade gateways
WINNIPEG — The Civil Infrastructure Council Corporation (CICC), which represents...
Associations , Infrastructure
First public global database of fossil fuels launches
A first-of-its-kind database for tracking the world's fossil fuel production, re...
Economic , Resource
Gender Equality Week: The role construction plays
OTTAWA - Gender Equality Week runs until Sept. 24 and is meant to highlight the...
Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Labour , OH&S
The Queen in Canada: Economist weighs in on gala Seaway opening
In honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral today (Sept. 19), The Daily Commercial...
Economic , Government , Projects
VIU mass-timber building innovates while adding to wood construction push
A new mass-timber project is both a first for Vancouver Island University (VIU)...
Projects
Alberta, Saskatchewan secure free movement of oil rigs
REGINA - The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan along with industry stakeho...