Technology
Tech will change construction but not without people and processes: Expert
Tech will change construction but not without people and processes: Expert
Technology will revolutionize the construction industry, but only if it puts people first. That’s the message Esub Construction Software director of strategic accounts Jeff Sample gave to attendees at the Mechanical Contractors of Canada conference held...
Technology
B.C. to create ‘second downtown’ with Surrey innovation corridor
SURREY, B.C. - B.C. officials aim to make Surrey a “second Lower Mainland downto...
Government , Infrastructure , Technology
CleanBC creators win environmental awards
TORONTO - A pair of B.C. officials have been honoured at the Clean50 awards in T...
Associations , Government , Technology
Your Top JOC Headlines: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4
This week’s top JOC stories include the greenest school in Canada, Edmonton desi...
Government , Infrastructure , Others , Projects , Technology
Latest News
Calgarians invited to vote for Mayor’s Urban Design Awards
CALGARY, ALTA. – The City of Calgary is inviting citizens to cast their vote in...
Government , Projects
Construction women to share best advice
VANCOUVER - Women leaders in the construction industry will offer their expertis...
Associations , Labour
Queen’s Park invites Connecting Links applications
TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced it is taking applications for the...
Government , Infrastructure
Lanterra to begin building Toronto’s 50 Scollard condo tower
TORONTO — Lanterra Developments has announced it will begin construction of its...
Projects
eCompliance presents safety awards at annual conference
TORONTO — eCompliance, a safety management software provider, recognized the ach...
OH&S
Developers apply to turn Kanata Golf and Country club into subdivision
OTTAWA — ClubLink, Minto Communities and Richcraft Homes have announced they hav...
Projects
PHOTO: West Side Storeys
Construction moves along on Robarts Common, an addition to the University of Tor...
Projects
Procurement Perspectives: Renewals and termination in municipal contracts
There is no special law relating to the termination of a municipal contract. Sub...
Government
OGCA presents second-ever Lifetime Achievement Award to Paul Raboud
For only the second time in its 80-year history, the Ontario General Contractors...
Associations
Calgary-based DIRTT now trading on Nasdaq
Calgary, Alta. - Construction technology company DIRTT Environmental Solutions L...
Economic
Education, collaboration key to increasing trades diversity: Blue Collar CEO
The Blue Collar CEO wants more respect for the skilled trades and increased dive...
Associations , Labour
Work starts upgrading Brandon water treatment
Brandon, Man. - The first phase of a multi-year upgrade of a municipal water tre...
Infrastructure , Projects
Petrochemical complex in Prince George, B.C. begins regulatory approval process
Construction of a $5.6-billion petrochemical complex in Prince George, B.C., cou...
Projects , Resource
Canadian Jobs Creation Going Gangbusters in August and September
Lowest Core-Aged Male Unemployment Rate in 40 Years On top of the 82,000 net n...
Economic
Your Top JOC Headlines: Oct. 7 to Oct. 11
This week’s top JOC headlines include B.C. construction’s industry can now weigh...
Associations , Economic , Government , Others
Students learn from the pros on Simcoe Trades Tour
For some of the 46 high school students who participated in the day-long Skilled...
Associations , Labour , Others
Barrie students ponder the trades: ‘I enjoy getting out of bed to go build’
Construction is not for everyone said students attending the Skilled Trades Tour...
Associations , Labour
RESCON, RCCAO discuss creating climate change fighting coalition
Builders and some unions in Ontario’s residential and civil sectors are looking...
Associations , Others
Built Green pilot project aimed at increasing housing supply
Built Green Canada has announced a pilot project called the High Density (HD) Re...
Associations , Projects
$700 million Maestria project breaks ground
MONTREAL—Devimco Immobilier and two partners have broken ground on a $700 millio...
Projects
Architects invited to take part in Governor General’s Medals in Architecture competition
OTTAWA—The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Council...
Others , Projects
Howe Bridge project wins two P3 awards
WINDSOR, ONT.—The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) has announced it has b...
Infrastructure , Projects
Canadian Urban Institute names new president and CEO
TORONTO—Mary Rowe has been appointed as the Canadian Urban Institute’s (CUI) sev...
Others , Projects
Bird Construction awarded Halifax mixed-use development contract
MISSISSAUGA—Bird Construction has announced it has signed a construction managem...
Projects
B.C. town receives funding for affordable homes
Oliver, B.C. - Officials in B.C. have announced plans to build more than 40 new...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
Newest addition to Calgary’s Plus 15 Skyway system an intricate project
After years of planning and negotiation, Calgary’s newest, and most unique addit...
Infrastructure , Projects
Burnaby working on partnership with province to build housing
Burnaby, B.C. - Officials in Burnaby are attempting to form a partnership with t...
Infrastructure , Projects
Edmonton hosts Smart City Readiness Workshop
EDMONTON, ALTA. – The City of Edmonton recently hosted a Smart Cities Readiness...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
More going away than coming from away dampens Newfoundland and Labrador’s near-term outlook
The very popular musical “Come from Away” recounts the story of how the inhabita...
Economic
U.S. Industry Snapshot – Through 3 Quarters of 2019, Total Nonresidential Construction Starts +3.0%
ConstructConnect announced today that the latest month’s volume of construction...
Economic
Tele-operations being considered for construction equipment
Fully-autonomous, robotic vehicles that excavate, grade, load, unload and drive...
Technology
Agnico Eagle commissions Nunavut gold mine project
TORONTO — Agnico Eagle Mines Limited has announced commissioning of its Amaruq g...
Projects , Resource
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Procurement policies risk “hollowing out” sector: CCA report
Anticipated growth of mega-projects could polarize the construction industry int...
Government , Infrastructure
Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Trades Women Build Nations and the skilled trades build Canada
Much has been discussed about the Trudeau Liberal’s feminist government — from a...
Labour
‘Lunch atop a Skyscraper’ gets modern upgrade
CALGARY, ALTA. - The iconic photo “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” of ironworkers shari...
Labour
Canadian Jobs Creation Going Gangbusters in August and September
Lowest Core-Aged Male Unemployment Rate in 40 Years On top of the 82,000 net n...
Economic
Workforce, technology top future challenges: CCA report
This is the first in a two-part series on a report released by the Canad...
Associations , Labour , Technology
Hugh Munro auctions off 1,200 pieces of heavy equipment as it leaves roadbuilding
WINNIPEG, MAN. - A recent auction of heavy equipment in Manitoba by Hugh Munro C...
Associations , Government , Infrastructure
Massive pour lays foundation for Kelowna tower
Kelowna Ready Mix recently completed its largest concrete pour ever with 2,600 c...
Projects
B.C. to create ‘second downtown’ with Surrey innovation corridor
SURREY, B.C. - B.C. officials aim to make Surrey a “second Lower Mainland downto...