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Retractable glass balcony system gaining momentum in Vancouver
Retractable glass balcony system gaining momentum in Vancouver
Vancouver condominium balconies could soon gain new purpose and vertical surface. Finnish company Lumon has taken a big step towards being able to install its retractable glass balcony systems on both new and pre-existing condominiums in Vancouver. Vanc...
Technology
BCCSA to strengthen silica safety tool
The BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) plans to use this summer to bolster...
Associations , OH&S , Technology
Masonry associations have technical how-to assistance for contractors, designers
Digital technology has become more available and more widely used in the masonry...
Associations , Technology
Energy Future Forum urges federal support for carbon capture tech
VANCOUVER — The first paper released by Energy Future Forum is calling on the fe...
Government , Technology
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Crane hits key bridge in Alaska, no structural damage found
JUNEAU, ALASKA — A construction barge carrying a crane hit the underside of the...
Others
Decent, but Decelerating, U.S. Jobs Recovery in July
In July, according to the Employment Situation report published by the Bureau of...
Economic
Trump slaps tariffs on Canadian raw aluminum, says Canada was ‘taking advantage’
OTTAWA — Canada's aluminum industry is calling for “reasonable” but “painful” re...
Government , Resource
Tory calls for speedy investigations into crane collapses
TORONTO — The mayor of Toronto is calling for a speedy investigation into the ca...
Government , Projects
Government of Saskatchewan announces 244 municipal programs approved
REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan has announced 244 projects representing...
Government
Gas and electric licensing moves to Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan
REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan is completing its transfer of gas and el...
Government , Resource
Business Council of B.C. urges province to ‘fast-track’ economic recovery measures
The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) is urging government officials t...
Associations , Economic
Fort St. John RCMP detachment a showcase in energy efficiency
Site prep work has been completed and utilities installed for a new, $51.4-milli...
Infrastructure , Projects
Your top JOC headlines: Aug. 3 to 7
Your top JOC headlines feature a federal government announcement of COVID-19 inf...
Economic , Government , Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects
Funding renews Alaska village construction slowed by virus
BETHEL, ALASKA — Construction of a new Alaska village by residents trying to esc...
Government , Projects
FLATO Developments releases Edgewood Suites
DUNDALK, ONT. — Community builder FLATO Developments recently launched Edgewood...
Projects
Residential building, reno sectors weigh in on COVID-19 challenges
When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario stakeholders in the residentia...
Others , Projects
Governments fund sports centre upgrades ahead of 2023 Canada Winter Games
POWNAL, P.E.I. — Prince Edward Island is getting funding from the federal and pr...
Infrastructure
BMO forecasts full recovery of Canadian economy next year
BMO’s recently published Blue Book predicts that the ICI construction sector wil...
Economic , Others
Oshawa sets building record in June for industrial permit
OSHAWA, ONT. — The City of Oshawa, Ont. set another building record in June with...
Economic
Officials declare Allegiant Stadium in Vegas almost complete
LAS VEGAS — Officials declared “substantial completion” of Allegiant Stadium in...
Infrastructure , Projects
Your top DCN headlines: Aug. 3 to 7
This week’s top DCN headlines cover news of another crane collapse in Toronto; c...
Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects
Newly released mass timber guidebook delves into international building codes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Wood Council (AWC) and the International Code Co...
Projects
Tridel chairman Angelo DelZotto: Dec. 30, 1930 — July 31, 2020
TORONTO — Tridel chairman emeritus Angelo DelZotto is being hailed as a giant of...
Others
Two Keystone XL pipeline workers get COVID-19 virus, but work continues
MONTANA — Two people working on the Keystone XL oil pipeline have tested positiv...
OH&S
UPDATE: Mechanical failure caused Toronto crane collapse, reports Daniels
TORONTO — Toronto Police have reported an incident of a stationary crane falling...
OH&S , Projects
Prophet River First Nation’s legal battle over Site C resolved
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A civil claim by Prophet River First Nation against B.C.’s...
Government , Infrastructure
Court reverses order to shut down Dakota Access pipeline
BISMARCK, N.D. — A federal appeals court on Wednesday reversed a judge's order t...
Infrastructure , Resource
PHOTO: Preservation Work
Site work is moving along for the EQ Bank Tower at 25 Ontario St. in Toronto. A...
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Study quantifies carbon savings of reclaimed brick
Toronto heritage restoration specialist Daniel Arellano says he has always known...
Projects
Survey to use recent project data in bid to boost quality of design documents
A nationwide online survey is looking to collect data, opinions and experience f...
Projects
$42-million pool under construction in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Construction is underway on a new aquatics facility in dow...
Infrastructure , Projects
Alberta and federal governments put $100,000 towards dam safety review
EDMONTON — The governments of Canada and Alberta are helping the province’s East...
Government , Infrastructure
B.C. mining community gives $100,000 to combat hunger
VANCOUVER — The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) and Integra Resources...
Others
New health facility planned for Vancouver Island
ESQUIMALT, B.C. — A new urgent and primary care centre is being planned for Esqu...
Infrastructure
Conservation groups sue government over Alaska mining road
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — Conservation groups filed a lawsuit challenging a right-of-w...
Government
Parkland eyes investment at Port of Oshawa
OSHAWA, ONT. — The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority has announced that Parkland Co...
Projects
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Q&A: How COVID-19 has developers rethinking apartment building design
Brian Carberry, managing editor for Apartment Guide, a leading rental resource i...
Projects
Bird Construction to buy Stuart Olson; most of $96.5 million going to lenders
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Bird Construction Inc. will acquire Calgary-based constructi...
Economic
About face: two B.C. women pivot to skilled trades careers on LNG Canada project
Every skilled tradesperson needs to start somewhere, but Starla Penner and Kya T...
Labour
LNG infrastructure a ‘huge’ opportunity for Canada to flourish: Alliance CEO
A new report says liquified natural gas (LNG) is a key to Canada’s economic futu...
Economic , Resource
Saskatchewan almost, but not entirely, out of the COVID-19 woods
Approaching the final quarter of a year most would like to forget, Saskatchewan’...
Economic
Alberta invests $1.1 billion in municipal infrastructure
EDMONTON — Alberta is providing $1.1 billion in funding to municipalities to bui...
Government , Infrastructure
Feds must get infrastructure funding ‘out the door,’ says cement association CEO
Canada’s cement and concrete industries are calling on the federal government to...
Government , Infrastructure
Fast + Epp’s mass timber headquarters hits major construction milestone
VANCOUVER — Construction of Fast + Epp’s four-storey mass timber hybrid office l...