Are recent BC Building Code changes to single egress stairs playing with fire?
Are recent BC Building Code changes to single egress stairs playing with fire?
The BC Building Code (BCBC) was changed recently to allow single egress stair (SES) designs in low- and mid-rise buildings. The B.C. government says it means “families and people will soon have more multi-bedroom apartment options available to them.” Bu...
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Victoria, Saanich team up with ZEIC to get condos to all-electric
VICTORIA – The City of Victoria and District of Saanich a partnering with the Ze...
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RM of Taché celebrates start of community centre construction
LORETTE, MAN. – The governments of Canada, Manitoba and the Rural Municipality (...
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Built Green Canada accepting nominations for Maverick Awards
EDMONTON, ALTA. — Entries for Built Green Canada’s second annual Maverick Awards...
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B.C. port lockout to begin as no deal reached in labour dispute with foremen union
VANCOUVER — The provincewide lockout against a union of more than 700 foremen at...
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Poilievre asks premiers to axe their sales taxes on new homes worth under $1 million
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Are recent BC Building Code changes to single egress stairs playing with fire?
The BC Building Code (BCBC) was changed recently to allow single egress stair (S...
Government , Projects
RM of Taché celebrates start of community centre construction
LORETTE, MAN. – The governments of Canada, Manitoba and the Rural Municipality (...
Infrastructure
Victoria, Saanich team up with ZEIC to get condos to all-electric
VICTORIA – The City of Victoria and District of Saanich a partnering with the Ze...
Projects
Chris Gower named president and CEO of PCL Construction
EDMONTON, ALTA. — Chris Gower has been appointed president and CEO of PCL Const...
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White to succeed Young as STO CEO
TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced it is appointing Candice White as...
Government , Labour
Brampton breaks ground on third transit facility
BRAMPTON, ONT. — The City of Brampton, Ont. has broken ground on phase one of a...
Infrastructure
John Fisher pledges $1 billion to construction of A’s stadium in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Athletics owner John Fisher and his family will invest $1 billion in...
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Built Green Canada accepting nominations for Maverick Awards
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Route selected for St. Thomas Line minimizes impact on landowners, environment
Hydro One has selected Route 3 as the preferred option for the St. Thomas Line p...
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Developer proposes two apartment towers at the edge of Tourist District in Niagara Falls
A developer is proposing to build two large apartment towers on a parcel of prop...
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U.S. Spotlight: Construction employment jump; Williams-Brice stadium improvements; University of Texas at Dallas arts campus
This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News feature...
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IO, Osler issue RFP for Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 redevelopment
TORONTO — A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued to shortlisted teams for...
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Setting the stage: Recreating the James Cowan Theatre in Burnaby
Site preparation work has been completed, fencing has been installed and constru...
Projects
Manitoba invests $19.6 million for Souris River Bridge reconstruction
MELITA – The Government of Manitoba is investing $19.6 million into reconstructi...
Infrastructure
Feds put $727,500 towards Thompson Okanagan recreation infrastructure
KELOWNA, B.C. – The federal government is funding $727,500 through the Pacific E...
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Your top JOC headlines: Oct. 28 to Nov. 1
Your top JOC headlines this week feature news the first of six units has begun g...
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Federal funding to transform former Sydney Street courthouse
SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A performing arts centre in southern New Brunswick is receivi...
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Freed launches luxury residences in Blue Mountains
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University of Texas at Dallas creates a 12-acre arts campus
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Habitat for Humanity builds affordable housing in Oshawa
OSHAWA, ONT. — Fifty families were recently welcomed to their new homes in Oshaw...
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Fifth Working for Workers Act receives Royal Assent
TORONTO — Ontario’s fifth Working for Workers Act has received Royal Assent The...
Government
Housing pushes the envelope of this year’s OAA Queen’s Park Picks
Nine diverse housing projects, ranging from a Kingston apartment building constr...
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Moving mass timber into mainstream: Experts discuss construction hurdles
Hurdles that mass timber faces to becoming part of mainstream construction were...
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Your top DCN headlines: Oct. 28 to Nov. 1
Your top DCN headlines this week feature a story from the recent Ontario Buildin...
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Massachusetts ratepayers to pay extra $512M for transmission line for Canadian hydropower
PORTLAND, MAINE - Three Massachusetts utilities and Central Maine Power’s parent...
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BCCA warns of declining investment in major B.C. projects in latest stat pack
VICTORIA, B.C. - The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) is soundi...
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Saskatchewan Power Corporation Fined $840,000 for worker fatalities
WEYBURN, SASK. — Saskatchewan Power Corporation has been fined $840,000 for two...
OH&S
ACSA highlights safety strategies at upcoming conference
EDMONTON — The Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) is focusing on saf...
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Donna Grant appointed president of BC 1 Call
VANCOUVER – Donna Grant has been announced as the new president of BC 1 Call. G...
Infrastructure , OH&S
Humpy Hollow designed to create personal space in Calgary’s downtown
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B.C. port lockout to begin as no deal reached in labour dispute with foremen union
VANCOUVER — The provincewide lockout against a union of more than 700 foremen at...
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Poilievre asks premiers to axe their sales taxes on new homes worth under $1 million
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the provinces' prem...
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Are recent BC Building Code changes to single egress stairs playing with fire?
The BC Building Code (BCBC) was changed recently to allow single egress stair (S...
Government , Projects
RM of Taché celebrates start of community centre construction
LORETTE, MAN. – The governments of Canada, Manitoba and the Rural Municipality (...
Infrastructure
Victoria, Saanich team up with ZEIC to get condos to all-electric
VICTORIA – The City of Victoria and District of Saanich a partnering with the Ze...
Projects
Chris Gower named president and CEO of PCL Construction
EDMONTON, ALTA. — Chris Gower has been appointed president and CEO of PCL Const...
Economic
White to succeed Young as STO CEO
TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced it is appointing Candice White as...
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Brampton breaks ground on third transit facility
BRAMPTON, ONT. — The City of Brampton, Ont. has broken ground on phase one of a...
