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Renowned architect helped shape Western Canada’s landscape
Renowned architect helped shape Western Canada’s landscape
Renowned Alberta architect Ken Hutchinson’s designs have left a legacy of iconic built forms across Western Canada. The Calgary-based architect recently passed away at the age of 74 from asbestos exposure that he encountered earlier in his career. Hutch...
Others , Projects
Wallace gives fair and balanced look at America during ICBA Outlook Forum
One of the biggest stars on Fox News recently gave Vancouver’s construction indu...
Government , Others
A year of celebration and evolution for DCN and JOC
Celebration and evolution were the key drivers that defined 2017 for the Daily C...
Others
Young architects learn to avoid pitfalls during Construct session
Young architects and builders got a lesson on some of the industry’s pitfalls an...
Economic , Others , Technology
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Worker pinned in trench by excavator rescued
OSHAWA, ONT. — A construction worker trapped in a trench in Oshawa has been resc...
OH&S
No Surprise that the Nation’s Highest Incomes are in High-tech Hubs
Since new tariffs will soon be making some consumer goods more expensive, it&rs...
Economic
Corruption trial begins in Buffalo Billion case
NEW YORK — A former president of the State University of New York's Polytechnic...
Government , Projects
Firm fined for illegally removing Native American relics
NASHVILLE — A Kentucky firm is being fined more than $15,000 for illegally excav...
Projects
Highway 97 bridges to be built as part of flood mitigation efforts
CHETWYND, B.C. — B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has identi...
Infrastructure
Federal government partners with Athabasca Health Authority to build women’s shelter
BLACK LAKE, SASK. — The Canadian government is partnering with the Athabasca Hea...
Government , Projects
Aecon team awarded Bruce Power contract
TORONTO — Aecon, with joint venture partners SNC-Lavalin and AECOM, have been aw...
Economic , Infrastructure
Waterloo zero carbon project wins green building award
TORONTO — Canada’s first building to earn Zero Carbon Building — Design certific...
Projects
Winnipeg landscaper wins Manitoba sustainability award
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Sustainable Development has announced the winners of the Man...
Projects
World Cup has divisive legacy for Russia’s environment
KALININGRAD, RUSSIA — October Island was considered to some “a little corner of...
Government , Infrastructure
U.S. contractors warn of impact of steel, aluminum tariffs on costs
ARLINGTON, VA. — U.S. construction costs accelerated in May, with steep increase...
Economic , Government , Resource
Procurement Perspectives: Electronic tendering gaining traction after many years
For over a decade government has been trying to move to an exclusive electronic...
Government , Technology
Review gives IO high marks, identif ies threat
The latest Track Record report assessing Infrastructure Ontario (IO) project ove...
Infrastructure , Projects
CHARS unites science, technology with Inuit knowledge
When the Montreal-based joint venture of EVOQ Architecture and NFOE was retained...
Projects , Technology
B.C. to spend $550 million on Indigenous housing over next decade
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - The provincial government says B.C. is the first province...
Government , Projects
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PHOTO: Forging a Foundation
Soon a new condominium tower will rise near Vancouver’s BC Place, but for now Th...
Projects
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
Road construction equipment manufacturer moving forward while returning to its roots
Dynapac is an international leader in road construction equipment manufacturing...
Economic , Technology
Implementation plan approved for new Ottawa Central Library
OTTAWA — The City of Ottawa’s Finance and Economic Development Committee recentl...
Projects
Mississauga proposes COR certification for contractors
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — City of Mississauga staff recently brought forward a report...
Government
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
PHOTO: Vida Condo Crew
Work continues high up on the Vida condos in the Bayview Village area of Toronto...
Projects
P3 sector drives forward to improve practices: Romoff and McKendrick
Canada’s public-private partnership (P3) players may have undertaken some 276 P3...
Associations
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...
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Runaway bulldozer smashes into home, injures operator
SCRANTON, PA. — A runaway bulldozer has smashed into a home in Pennsylvania, inj...
OH&S
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Labour
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Associations , Labour
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Associations , Labour
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National associations cautious about Trans Mountain decision
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Associations , Government , Infrastructure
Indigenous protesters in Washington declare Trans Mountain won’t be built
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OH&S
$55.8-million allotted by feds for Port of Vancouver upgrades
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