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SLIDESHOW: Sites adjust to new COVID-19 conditions

Across western Canada, construction companies are adjusting to new and shifting...

Associations , OH&S , Projects April 3, 2020

BILD, RESCON and OHBA support Ontario’s decision to restrict certain construction

TORONTO — The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), the Ont...

Associations April 3, 2020

Ontario slashes essential construction sector list

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a new, smaller list of essential industr...

Government April 3, 2020

Bars and Restaurants Bear Brunt of U.S. March First-Wave Job Losses

March 26, The Date the Economic World Changed The world changed, but most of...

Economic April 3, 2020

Athabasca Oil to shut down Hangingstone SAGD oilsands project and cut staff

CALGARY, ALTA. - Athabasca Oil Corp. is suspending operations at its Hangingston...

Economic , Resource April 3, 2020

The Economy Under COVID-19: Notes from the Trenches – April 3, 2020

There are currently two crises underway simultaneously. The advance of the nove...

Economic April 3, 2020

Your Top JOC Headlines: March 30 to April 3

This week’s top JOC headlines concern WorkSafeBC starting COVID-19 focused inspe...

Associations , Government , OH&S , Resource April 3, 2020

PHOTO: Rental and Retail

A view from above shows work taking shape at the Litho rental building and retai...

Projects April 3, 2020

Bruce Power donates 600,000 pieces of PPE

TIVERTON, ONT. — Bruce Power will be providing 600,000 pieces of personal protec...

OH&S April 3, 2020

New Stratford theatre’s shape and acoustics pose unique challenges

Theatres are often among the more demanding commercial projects to build and the...

Projects April 3, 2020

Experts share tips and advice for working from home

The coronavirus pandemic has made working from home the new norm, but for those...

OH&S April 3, 2020

MCAC urges federal government to recognize and support sector’s unique needs

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada has written to Prime Minister J...

Associations April 3, 2020

1,000-Word Chart: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims – Released April 2, 2020

Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...

Economic April 2, 2020

1,000-Word Chart: Stock Markets as of March 31, 2020

Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy requir...

Economic April 2, 2020

UBC professor sees big urban changes post-pandemic

COVID-19 is changing everything, and the urban landscape may be next.  While th...

Infrastructure April 2, 2020

Plumbers stay at work with DIY hand-washing solution

A Vancouver Island plumbing company is taking COVID-19 on with common sense, war...

OH&S , Projects April 2, 2020

Adjustment of essential industries imminent: Ford

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said in his daily media conference April 1 that Ontari...

Government April 2, 2020

The Economy Under COVID-19: Notes from the Trenches – April 2, 2020

There are currently two crises underway simultaneously. The advance of the nove...

Economic April 2, 2020

Refurb of Darlington 2 reactor now complete

TORONTO — Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has announced that refurbishment work o...

Infrastructure April 2, 2020

Projects ‘broadly continuing,’ but many on modified basis Aecon reports

TORONTO — Aecon Group said it has withdrawn its 2020 outlook as it evaluates slo...

Economic April 2, 2020

Legal Notes: Continued construction during COVID-19 requires diligence

Canada’s building industry has been thrown a lifeline, with provinces allowing m...

Government April 2, 2020

Calgary construction companies on front lines of pandemic fight

Two innovative Calgary construction companies who teamed up to provide rapid hea...

Projects April 2, 2020

OGCA asks premier for relief on multiple fronts

The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) has sent a letter to Premier...

Associations , Government April 2, 2020

Our COVID-19 resource hub is open for you

MARKHAM, ONT. — The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented impacts and...

Others April 2, 2020

Our COVID-19 resource hub is open for you

BURNABY, B.C. — The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented impacts and...

Others April 2, 2020

Keystone investment encourages Alberta industry

As construction industry leaders in Alberta are busy working to weather multiple...

Government , Resource April 2, 2020

Joseph Brant Hospital begins building temporary COVID-19 unit

TORONTO — A hospital in Burlington, Ont., is building a temporary COVID-19 unit...

Infrastructure , Projects April 1, 2020

The Economy Under COVID-19: Notes from the Trenches – April 1, 2020

There are currently two crises underway simultaneously. The advance of the novel...

Economic April 1, 2020

Professional offers tips to aid in identifying substance abuse disorder in the workplace

A former addict turned substance abuse professional discussed how to recognize t...

OH&S April 1, 2020

BILD declares support of construction as ‘essential’

TORONTO — The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) has issu...

Associations April 1, 2020

CCA urges members to support needs of health care workers

OTTAWA — The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has asked their provincial...

Associations April 1, 2020

PHOTO: From Top to Bottom

Rooftop and landscape work continue for the office and retail project at 99 Atla...

Projects April 1, 2020

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