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Federal housing money too little too late for some stakeholders
The federal government’s $4 billion national Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) is “...
Associations , Government
What are the top legal challenges for construction in 2024?
The top legal challenges contractors will face this year include insolvencies, p...
Government
Land and development issues mire affordable Vancouver housing
Vancouver’s affordable housing deficit is mired in development issues, land shor...
Economic , Government
Top 10 major upcoming High-Rise Residential and Transportation construction projects – Canada – April 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 largest upcoming High-Rise Residential a...
Economic , Projects
2023 sustainability report released by Aecon highlights role in advancing energy transition
TORONTO — Aecon Group Inc. released its 2023 Sustainability Report highlighting...
Economic , US News
Changes to Ontario One Call system come into effect May 1
TORONTO — There will be several new changes on Ontario’s One Call system effecti...
Government , OH&S
Private sector and public sector comparisons in procurement
Private and public sector procurement departments are run in an entirely differe...
Government
Rental market spurring Montreal housing construction
The Montreal housing market has seen a sharp increase in rental construction ver...
Economic
Ontario pension reform won’t hurt benefits: construction experts
An overhaul of Ontario’s multi-employer pension system that’s currently in the w...
Government , Labour
Half-billion-dollar mixed-use development proposed for Niagara’s Vineland Station
An unsung pocket of Niagara wine country may be in the spotlight in the coming y...
Projects
New York lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday th...
Government , US News
Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario, sources say
TORONTO - Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near it...
Government , Projects , Technology
Top 10 major upcoming Residential and Transportation Terminal construction projects – U.S. – April 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 largest upcoming Residential and Transpo...
Projects
News Tracker: North America’s Housing Crisis
It’s no secret North America is in the throes of a housing crisis with governmen...
Economic , Government , Labour , Projects , US News
Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion i...
US News
Applications being accepted for IESO’s Indigenous Energy Support Program
TORONTO - The 2024 intake window for the Independent Electricity System Operator...
Government , Infrastructure , Resource
Raimondi LR273 luffing cranes deployed at heritage redevelopment in Toronto
TORONTO — Italian firm Raimondi Group has announced that two Raimondi luffing cr...
Projects
RAIC National Urban Design Award winners highlight climate change, equity, justice
OTTAWA — The recipients of the 2024 National Urban Design Awards by the Royal Ar...
Associations
U.S. Spotlight: Rebranding Portland cement; Steel industry tariffs; Texas a hydrogen powerhouse
This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News feature...
US News
PHOTO: CIBC Square
Construction progresses at the CIBC Square office building on Bay Street in Toro...
Projects
All that glitters may not be gold when it comes to homebuilding innovation
They say you can have two of three things: speed, quality, affordability. But wh...
Associations , Technology
Fourplexes: A tale of two neighbouring communities
The City of Windsor this year stirred controversy by rejecting as much as $40 mi...
Economic , Projects
Ontario stakeholders: 2024 Federal budget falls short for construction
Despite providing new spending to build houses, the 2024 federal budget fails to...
Associations , Government
Winnipeg promotes infill development to reduce affordable housing shortage
In his recent State of the City address, Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham says lo...
Economic
Hydrogen facility investments could maintain Texas’ powerhouse status
No state in the Union comes close to the overall energy production of Texas. “T...
US News
Mine Rescue teams to showcase expertise at district competitions in Ontario
SUDBURY, ONT. — Over 20 mine rescue teams across Ontario are gearing up to compe...
OH&S
Ottawa plans to sell historic armoury in Amherst, N.S., to make way for housing
AMHERST, N.S. — The federal government has announced plans to sell the historic,...
Government , Projects
National tour offers overview of major new CCDC documents
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) has announced a nationwide...
Projects
Residential Report: Immigration reform critical to getting more workers building homes
The residential construction industry has traditionally relied on immigrants to...
Economic
Stakeholders praise housing focus but cite budget gaps
Construction stakeholders found lots to like in the Justin Trudeau government’s...
Associations , Government
Etobicoke Civic Centre development breaks ground and many barriers
Construction is beginning on the new Etobicoke Civic Centre (ECC) and once it’s...
Projects
Your top DCN headlines: April 15 to 19
Your top DCN headlines this week feature coverage of the 2024 federal budget in...