Sizzling concrete roads buckling in heat waves
Sizzling concrete roads buckling in heat waves
Concrete roads and sidewalks are buckling across Canada in heat waves creating yet another climate change challenge for infrastructure design. It is a challenge the U.S. and other hot climates have tackled for years as temperatures spike. “It is not jus...
Infrastructure , Resource , US News
Thompson Regional Airport receives $30M for needed improvements
THOMPSON, MAN. — Through the Airports Capital Assistance Program, the federal go...
Infrastructure
Alberta launches new online housing portal to discuss issues
EDMONTON — In an effort to streamline processes, cut red tape and reduce delays...
Government , Technology
CCA announces launch of ‘Honour the Work’ for students
CALGARY, ALTA. — The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) has officially launc...
Associations , Labour
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Mayor’s Urban Design Awards event celebrates industry’s finest
CALGARY, ALTA. — Winners of 10th edition of the Mayor’s Urban Design Awards (MUD...
Projects
Calgarians to hear feeder main investigation findings Nov. 26
CALGARY, ALTA. — A public meeting on the preliminary findings of an investigatio...
Government , Infrastructure
City of Vancouver looks for feedback on 17 ‘Future Villages’
VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver is inviting the public to share their thoughts...
Government
Les Stechesen wins first Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Legacy Award
Les Stechesen, a well-known and widely admired Winnipeg architect, was recently...
Associations
Reaching for the sky: First phase of massive rental development underway in Barrie
BARRIE, ONT. — Construction is now underway on the first phase of a new highrise...
Projects
Davisville Community and Aquatic Centre dives into construction
TORONTO — This project is sure to make a splash. Ground was broken recently on...
Infrastructure , Projects
Four-storey apartment building to help Indigenous men at risk of homelessness
TORONTO — Located at 230 Coxwell Ave. in Toronto, a new four-storey apartment bu...
Projects
AtkinsRéalis wins contract to build two new Candu reactors in Romania
MONTREAL — AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. has announced a deal to build two new Candu n...
Economic , Resource
Futuristic office tower coming to San Antonio Tech Port
A spectacular 11-storey office tower will form the focal point of a 2.5 acre ope...
US News
Ontario passes amendments to its Construction Act
Important amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act (OCA) received Royal Assent o...
Government
Driving home a message: Women concrete truck drivers on the rise across Ontario
According to polling conducted by Concrete Ontario of its members, there are now...
Labour
Manitoba NDP lays out plans to freeze hydro rates, commission bison statue
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government has laid out its plans for the coming year...
Government
CCA announces launch of ‘Honour the Work’ for students
CALGARY, ALTA. — The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) has officially launc...
Associations , Labour
Fire-stricken Jasper braces for winter as it adapts to new normal
JASPER, ALTA. — A bright green Welcome Home banner still hangs on the awning of...
Projects
Alberta launches new online housing portal to discuss issues
EDMONTON — In an effort to streamline processes, cut red tape and reduce delays...
Government , Technology
Thompson Regional Airport receives $30M for needed improvements
THOMPSON, MAN. — Through the Airports Capital Assistance Program, the federal go...
Infrastructure
Sizzling concrete roads buckling in heat waves
Concrete roads and sidewalks are buckling across Canada in heat waves creating y...
Infrastructure , Resource , US News
New study reveals stereotype about the trades may be changing among Canadians
TORONTO — A recent Leger survey commissioned by Classic Fire + Life Safety on th...
Labour
A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome
HOUSTON — The Houston Astrodome has been in limbo, waiting for its chance at a...
US News
Emergency department upgrades announced for Orangeville, Kawartha Lakes
ORANGEVILLE, ONT. — The Ontario government made several announcements recently,...
Infrastructure
Sarnia refinery plant fined $900,000 for environmental violations
SARNIA, ONT. — Imperial Oil Limited (IOL) was convicted on Sept. 16 and fined $9...
OH&S
MIT study examines ways to cut down on GHG emissions from road construction
Canada is road-dependant. There are over one million kilometres of public roads...
Resource , Technology
Gordie Howe Bridge paving its way to completion
WINDSOR, ONT. — Over the last month paving of the Gordie Howe International Brid...
Infrastructure , Projects
Eby introduces a drastically reshaped B.C. NDP cabinet
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says "kitchen table" issues in British Columbia wil...
Government
Forecasters issue ‘bomb cyclone’ warning for B.C., with 120 km/h winds predicted
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada is warning that a "bomb cyclone" is expected to b...
Infrastructure , Resource
Edmonton cement plant announces significant environmental advancements
EDMONTON — Heidelberg Materials North America recently announced significant env...
Resource
Vancouver on track to meet provincial housing targets
VANCOUVER — Despite challenges such as interest rates, construction costs and la...
Government
Winnipeg councillor wants to see city’s proposed zoning changes mapped out
Winnipeg Coun. Brian Mayes wants the city to produce a map that will show where...
Government
AtkinsRéalis touts ‘nuclear prowess’ amid record backlog, reports Q3 revenue up
TORONTO — AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. continued to tout its nuclear business as one...
Economic
Project milestone: Darlington Unit 1 refurbishment complete ahead of schedule
CLARINGTON, ONT. – The refurbishment of Unit 1 at the Darlington Nuclear Generat...
Infrastructure , Resource
Ontario invests $13 million in early mineral exploration
TIMMINS, ONT. – The Province of Ontario is investing $13 million through the Ont...
Government , Resource
Feds announce $25M for green shipping projects in Ontario
WINDSOR, ONT. — Up to $25.2 million has been allotted for four projects by the f...
Government , Projects
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Mayor’s Urban Design Awards event celebrates industry’s finest
CALGARY, ALTA. — Winners of 10th edition of the Mayor’s Urban Design Awards (MUD...
Projects
Calgarians to hear feeder main investigation findings Nov. 26
CALGARY, ALTA. — A public meeting on the preliminary findings of an investigatio...
Government , Infrastructure
City of Vancouver looks for feedback on 17 ‘Future Villages’
VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver is inviting the public to share their thoughts...
Government
Les Stechesen wins first Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Legacy Award
Les Stechesen, a well-known and widely admired Winnipeg architect, was recently...
Associations
Reaching for the sky: First phase of massive rental development underway in Barrie
BARRIE, ONT. — Construction is now underway on the first phase of a new highrise...
Projects
Davisville Community and Aquatic Centre dives into construction
TORONTO — This project is sure to make a splash. Ground was broken recently on...
Infrastructure , Projects
Four-storey apartment building to help Indigenous men at risk of homelessness
TORONTO — Located at 230 Coxwell Ave. in Toronto, a new four-storey apartment bu...
Projects
AtkinsRéalis wins contract to build two new Candu reactors in Romania
MONTREAL — AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. has announced a deal to build two new Candu n...
