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Kremlin wall ‘tooth’ broken by collapsing scaffolding
MOSCOW — Falling scaffolding broke off one of the “teeth” on the top of the Krem...
Projects
ACEC conference panel explores post-COVID future with more IPD projects
The engineering industry is poised for massive growth and change in the coming y...
Economic , Projects
Scherrer Construction completes $35 million middle school project in Wisconsin
BURLINGTON, WIS. — General contractor and construction management firm Scherrer...
US News
RBC report says $2 trillion needed to reach 2050 target of net-zero economy
OTTAWA — A new report says the country will need roughly $2 trillion to put the...
Economic
Nova Scotia housing plan includes temporary rent cap, $35 million for new units
HALIFAX — A temporary rent cap will be legislated as part of a wide-ranging gove...
Government
Letter to the Editor: To Doug Ford — One Ontario proposal to streamline development approvals
On behalf of the One Ontario coalition, AECO Innovation Lab has sent the...
Associations , Government
Governments must do more to incorporate climate change risks and infrastructure
Greater effort and investment is needed if Canada’s aging infrastructure is to k...
Government , Infrastructure
Your top DCN headlines: Oct. 18 to 22
Your top DCN headlines this week feature major news for contractors with details...
Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Projects
RSM report warns of upcoming economic hurdles
TORONTO—A new report from RSM Canada says that disruptions due to port closures,...
Economic
DriverCheck expands COVIDdetect DIY at-home testing service
AYR, ONT.—DriverCheck, specializing in fitness for duty and occupational medical...
OH&S , Others
The Construction Record Podcast: Episode 142: RCCAO’s Nadia Todorova and OSWCA’s Patrick McManus on utility locate delays
This week on the Construction Record podcast digital media editor Warren Frey sp...
Wages Advance Mightily in U.S.; Maintain Moderation in Canada
Concerning the cost of doing business, a lot of attention has been focused late...
Economic
Stantec buying Cardno’s North American and Asia Pacific engineering business
EDMONTON, ALTA. - Stantec Inc. has signed a deal to buy Cardno Ltd.'s North Amer...
Economic , Infrastructure
Struggling Chinese developer calls off $2.6B asset sale
BEIJING—A major Chinese real estate developer whose struggle to avoid defaulting...
Economic , Others
Ontario to make it easier for immigrants to work in their professions
TORONTO - Ontario is set to introduce legislation that would make it easier for...
Government , Labour
Offshore oil and gas regulator lays charges against Cenovus Energy for 2018 spill
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Canada's offshore oil and gas regulator has laid three charge...
Government , Resource
Ford hints at massive new battery plants coming soon
Ontario Premier Doug Ford teased delegates attending the Provincial Building and...
Government , Projects
Electrification amid a global power surge, part two
To grasp Canada’s electrification challenge, it’s necessary to understand two th...
Resource , Technology
EllisDon constructs Canadian Pavilion at Expo 2020, bridging culture and sustainability
The Canadian Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai combines elements from the Canadian...
Projects
Pay equity issues still prevalent in engineering, geoscience professions
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) r...
Economic , Labour
Ontario MPPs select some ‘gems’ for OAA Queen’s Park Picks
Nine projects ranging from a music hall in Ottawa to a power generating station...
Projects
Stanford makes case for good wage hikes next spring
Renowned labour economist Jim Stanford told an appreciative audience at the rece...
Economic , Labour
Podco successful in Vale’s Innovation Challenge
SUDBURY, ONT.—Sudbury, Ont.-based Podco recently announced it has been selected...
Others , Technology
New acute care hospital planned for Windsor
WINDSOR, ONT.—The Ontario government is investing $9.8 million to support planni...
Government , Projects
Mexico’s richest man to rebuild collapsed subway line
MEXICO CITY - Mexico's richest man reached an agreement with Mexico City authori...
Economic , Infrastructure
Ontario set to release fall economic statement in early November
TORONTO - Ontario is set to release its fall economic statement on Nov. 4. The...
Government , Infrastructure
Inside Innovation: Electrification amid a global power surge, part one
“Electrification is an imperative,” says leading U.S. research group Pecan Stree...
Resource , Technology
Viewing platform opens at Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia with eye to improving safety
PEGGY'S COVE, N.S.—A large viewing platform was officially opened Oct. 18 near t...
Others , Projects
Applications now being accepted for TCA Innovative Product Award
RICHMOND HILL, ONT.—Those with unique and innovative ideas are being invited to...
Associations , Others , Technology
Skills Ontario Junk Drawer Races get students to explore skilled trades
TORONTO — The Junk Drawer Races, a new competition program launched by Skills On...
Government
Campus Developments completes Ottawa student housing job
OTTAWA — Campus Developments has announced the official opening of the first pha...
Projects
PHOTO: Rental Tower Trio
Work progresses on the balconies of the new rental tower at 299 Campbell Ave. in...