Projects

First Notice: Edmonton fights germs with push-plates; Manitoba winter roadbuilding; Groningen Declaration calls for climate change action

  Edmonton installs push-plates to fight germs at transit centres The Cit...

Associations , Economic , Government , Projects January 22, 2021

‘A real seismic event’ – Canada reacts to Keystone decision

News from the U.S. that President Joe Biden cancelled permitting for the Keyston...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Projects , US News January 22, 2021

Ground breaks on Squamish housing project

SQUAMISH, B.C. — New affordable housing is on the way for Squamish, a destinatio...

Government , Projects January 22, 2021

Your top JOC headlines: Jan. 18 to 22

This week’s top JOC headlines feature just who U.S. President Joe Biden’s first...

Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Projects , Resource January 22, 2021

AED urges Biden to reconsider Keystone XL decision

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is appealing to P...

Associations , Government , Projects , Resource , US News January 21, 2021

Lafarge plant wraps second phase of carbon capture project

RICHMOND, B.C. — Lafarge Canada Inc., Svante and Total S.A. (Total) have wrapped...

Projects January 21, 2021

In wake of decision to kill Keystone XL, Biden’s first foreign leader call? Trudeau

WASHINGTON — If Joe Biden's decision to kill off Keystone XL is supposed to soun...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects , Resource , US News January 21, 2021

TC Energy halts spending on Keystone XL, says it’s ‘disappointed’ with Biden move

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says it has suspended work on the Keystone XL projec...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects , Resource January 20, 2021

Nanaimo begins pre-construction work for trailway upgrades

NANAIMO, B.C. — Pre-construction work is underway in Nanaimo in preparation for...

Infrastructure , Projects January 20, 2021

Prince George pool construction ramping up

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Officials with the City of Prince George announced crews a...

Projects January 19, 2021

Retail looks to pivot in new directions, redefining the typical shopping mall

The pandemic is speeding up structural problems in the retail industry, not crea...

Economic , Projects , US News January 19, 2021

$25 million upgrade planned for Prince Rupert port

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — Officials in B.C. will pour $25 million into improving and...

Economic , Government , Projects January 18, 2021

SFU establishing low carbon innovation centre for Metro Vancouver

A new partnership aims to establish a series of innovation centres across the co...

Government , Projects January 18, 2021

EllisDon signs contract for New Westminster hospital project

NEW WESTMINSTER — EllisDon has been picked to design and build the second phase...

Infrastructure , Projects January 18, 2021

First Notice: Feds invest in Kelowna clean tech hub; West End twin towers; Nexii expands to Pennsylvania

  Federal government funds Kelowna cleantech hub The Government of Canada...

Projects , Technology , US News January 15, 2021

Your top JOC headlines: Jan. 11 to 15

This week’s top JOC headlines cover a major contract for PCL for the Bow River B...

Government , Infrastructure , Labour , OH&S , Projects January 15, 2021

First Notice: new Tla’amin Nation compost facility; CSC Edmonton webinar; participant funding for GCT Deltaport project

  Tla’amin Nation to build new composting facility A new $1.15 million or...

Associations , Government , Projects , Resource January 14, 2021

2020 building permits nearly crack all-time record in Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Building permit values in Prince George during 2020 nearly...

Economic , Projects January 14, 2021

Surrey building permits strong through 2020 despite COVID-19 virus

SURREY, B.C. — Despite the economic challenges the pandemic has brought, buildin...

Economic , Projects January 13, 2021

First Notice: Deerfoot Trail recommendations; Schneider Electric introduces microgrid packages; SNC-Lavalin awards Nevada mine contract

Alberta and Calgary give final Deerfoot Trail Corridor Study recommendations Al...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects , Technology , US News January 12, 2021

New apartment complex will be built in downtown Anchorage

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — A city corporation in Alaska has partnered with a local real...

Projects , US News January 11, 2021

First Notice: Construction employment ticks downward; large equipment prices rising; Alaska road project is a go

  Large equipment prices on the rise: Ritchie Large equipment auction fir...

Projects , Resource , US News January 11, 2021

Medicine Hat installs efficient water system for ice rink

MEDICINE HAT, ALTA. — Residents of Medicine Hat are skating smoother and faster...

Projects January 11, 2021

UBC students look at viability of high-speed rail to Whistler

Alpine enthusiasts could one day be whizzing to Whistler for skiing via rail if...

Infrastructure , Projects January 11, 2021

Manitoba’s aviation museum adapts to consider post-pandemic design

The large steel structure taking shape on the Winnipeg Airports Authority’s (WAA...

Projects January 11, 2021

Construction advocates urge industry to stay vigilant until the ‘finish line’ of COVID-19

As B.C. officials introduce new health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-1...

Associations , Government , OH&S , Projects January 8, 2021

Bridge replacement planned for Quartz Creek crossing

GOLDEN, B.C. — A new crossing over Quartz Creek is being planned for the Trans-C...

Infrastructure , Projects January 8, 2021

Your top JOC headlines: Jan. 4 to 8

This week’s top JOC headlines cover B.C.’s top doctor announcing there will be l...

Government , Infrastructure , OH&S , Others , Projects January 8, 2021

Goldboro LNG plant slated to be largest project in Nova Scotia’s history

Calgary, Alta.-based Pieridae Energy is gearing up to build a massive, multi-bil...

Projects , Resource January 8, 2021

Energy minister calls independent Site C dam report ‘helpful,’ will consult cabinet

VICTORIA - British Columbia's energy minister says he has received a report on t...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects January 7, 2021

Safety stand down remains in place for Trans Mountain

The Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project’s safety stand down remains in pla...

OH&S , Projects January 7, 2021

First Notice: Gehry chair named; RAIC hosts accessibility panel; ACI announces virtual convention

  Architect Douglas Cardinal named 2020-2021 Gehry chair The University o...

Associations , Government , Projects , US News January 7, 2021

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