Infrastructure

“Have to get through us first”: Notley attacks United Conservatives in speech

CALGARY - In a campaign-style speech to party supporters, Alberta Premier Rachel...

Government June 18, 2018

Crane operators off the job in Quebec, protesting new training rules

MONTREAL — Crane operators are off the job today across Quebec, angry over new p...

Labour June 18, 2018

A Dozen Mid-June Economic Nuggets − With a Focus on Incomes and Inflation

In response to a national unemployment rate that is presently as low as it has...

Economic June 18, 2018

Bullying and harassment a barrier to success

According to the provincial government, B.C. will need to fill about 59,000 jobs...

Labour , OH&S June 18, 2018

Indigenous protesters in Washington declare Trans Mountain won’t be built

Vancouver - Cedar George-Parker remembers the moment he decided to devote his li...

Government , Resource June 18, 2018

Coming attractions: LA Rams tour their palatial new stadium

INGLEWOOD, CALIF. — After Jared Goff tipped back his hard hat and swung his arm...

Infrastructure , Projects June 18, 2018

CREA cuts home sales forecast, May sales down 16.2 per cent

OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is lowering its national ho...

Economic June 18, 2018

PHOTO: Forging a Foundation

Soon a new condominium tower will rise near Vancouver’s BC Place, but for now Th...

Projects June 18, 2018

Peter Bros. relies on Roadtec for B.C. highway rehabilitation needs

Peter Bros. Construction Ltd. is a paving contractor located in Penticton, B.C....

Technology June 18, 2018

Road construction equipment manufacturer moving forward while returning to its roots

Dynapac is an international leader in road construction equipment manufacturing...

Economic , Technology June 18, 2018

Implementation plan approved for new Ottawa Central Library

OTTAWA — The City of Ottawa’s Finance and Economic Development Committee recentl...

Projects June 18, 2018

Mississauga proposes COR certification for contractors

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — City of Mississauga staff recently brought forward a report...

Government June 18, 2018

Nobu complex in Toronto to include integrated hotel, residences and restaurant

TORONTO — Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert De Niro were in Toronto...

Projects June 18, 2018

PHOTO: Vida Condo Crew

Work continues high up on the Vida condos in the Bayview Village area of Toronto...

Projects June 18, 2018

P3 sector drives forward to improve practices: Romoff and McKendrick

Canada’s public-private partnership (P3) players may have undertaken some 276 P3...

Associations June 18, 2018

Supreme Court will not hear drug testing appeal involving oilsands workers

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a union's appeal of a key rul...

Uncategorized June 15, 2018

Runaway bulldozer smashes into home, injures operator

SCRANTON, PA. — A runaway bulldozer has smashed into a home in Pennsylvania, inj...

OH&S June 15, 2018

Freeland calls tariffs ‘absurd’ after meeting U.S. Senate committee

WASHINGTON — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland was recently in the hear...

Economic , Government June 15, 2018

Seattle divided as leaders halt tax on companies like Amazon

SEATTLE — Seattle leaders recently repealed a tax on large companies such as Ama...

Economic , Government June 15, 2018

Audit finds Canfor did not maintain 10 bridges to required standards

FORT NELSON, B.C. — An audit of Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) by the Fo...

Infrastructure June 15, 2018

Canadian oil production expected to rise: industry association predicts

CALGARY — Canada’s oil production is expected to increase by 1.4 million barrels...

Economic , Resource June 15, 2018

Canada’s ‘dinosaur’ roadbuilders giving short-shift to plastics

The use of plastics in roadbuilding is growing internationally and has shown it...

Infrastructure , Technology June 15, 2018

Your top JOC headlines of the week

Here is a recap of the top newsmakers for the week of June 11 to 15. Our Women i...

Labour , Projects June 15, 2018

Judge tosses legal challenge against Cabot Links, clears way for condos

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — A legal challenge against Cape Breton’s Cabot Links golf...

Projects June 15, 2018

Date scheduled for inquest into death of construction worker

TORONTO — A date has been scheduled for the inquest into the death of Danniel Wi...

OH&S June 15, 2018

Nine arrested for corruption in Roma stadium construction

ROME — Roma’s long-delayed plans to build a new stadium hit another major obstac...

Government June 15, 2018

Cadillac Fairview announces $800-million office tower in Toronto

TORONTO — Cadillac Fairview and the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario...

Projects June 15, 2018

Park service awards $4M contract to rebuild Glacier chalet

HELENA, Mont. — The National Park Service (NPS) bypassed an open bidding process...

Projects June 15, 2018

U.S. wind farm project to create 800 construction jobs

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island company is going to build a wind farm that wil...

Infrastructure , Resource June 15, 2018

Ford meets with industry reps on NAFTA status

TORONTO — Premier-designate Doug Ford will meet with industry representatives to...

Government June 15, 2018

PHOTO: Project Redpath

Construction is ongoing for the Redpath Condos at 150 Redpath Ave. in Toronto....

Projects June 15, 2018

Election Reaction: Open dialogue with Ford government critical to construction stakeholders

  The new majority Progressive Conservative government, led by premier-des...

Associations , Government June 15, 2018

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