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AEC Cares blitz build creates ‘safe, stable’ home for San Francisco youth
With the completion of #projectSanFrancisco, AEC Cares has another blitz build i...
Projects , US News
National Building Code to include two major green building changes: CAGBC
The new version of Canada’s National Building Code (NBC) is set to be unveiled i...
Government
IOC gives resounding thumbs up to Paris’ Olympic plans, as organizers chase LVMH deal
PARIS — An IOC inspection team gave a resounding thumbs-up to Paris' preparation...
Economic , Projects
FIFA made false claims about ‘carbon neutral’ World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says
ZURICH — FIFA made false claims about last year's World Cup in Qatar being carbo...
Projects
Texas confronted by slowing investment and affordable housing shortage
It’s been called the “Texas Miracle.” Over the past few decades, the state has...
US News
Irving Oil reviewing strategic options including possible sale
SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Irving Oil says a strategic review of the company is underway...
Economic
Persistent inflation, higher interest rates will weigh on global economy, OECD predicts
FRANKFURT, GERMANY — The global economy must steer through a precarious recovery...
Economic
New Express Entry measures will boost workforce, say stakeholders
Construction stakeholders are calling the latest round of reforms to Canada’s Ex...
Associations , Government , Labour
EngiQueers Canada unites engineering groups from universities across the country
For Mymoon Bhuiyan, joining EngiQueers when he started university made him feel...
Labour
Your top DCN headlines: June 5 to 9
Your top DCN headlines this week cover news Coventry Homes and a former executiv...
Government , Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects
The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 276: AEC Cares and #projectSanFrancisco
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...
Equanimity over the Economy and a Crush on AI Stir Up Stock Markets
Neither the U.S. nor Canadian economies have slowed enough to fully satisfy the...
Economic
Hurd named new executive director for ACEC-Ontario
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Andrew Hurd has been chosen as the next executive director f...
Associations
Contract awarded for Highway 3 widening project
TORONTO — A fixed-price contract of $138.6 million has been awarded to GIP HWY 3...
Infrastructure
Rebuilding homes after Nova Scotia wildfires could take up to three years
HALIFAX — An expert in residential construction says it will likely take years t...
Resource
Atlanta project decried as ‘Cop City’ gets funding approval from city council
ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council has approved funding for the construction of...
US News
Construction companies say digital technology key to addressing labour shortages
TORONTO — Nine in 10 Canadian construction companies say they are dealing with a...
Labour , Technology
Surety Corner: What contractors should be thinking about in a changing lending environment
Surety companies prefer contractors who have established partnerships with stron...
Economic
Tampers stolen from Barrie construction site
BARRIE, ONT. — Barrie police are investigating the theft of construction equipme...
OH&S
Legal Notes: Setting arbitration on course from the outset
Why do parties choose arbitration over a full out court battle? Time and money....
Government
Working to attract, retain apprentices a skilled job in and of itself
Skilled construction tradespeople should be earning more than some Phds, says Mo...
US News
New lawsuit filed after Iowa building collapse; governor seeks federal aid with emergency response
DES MOINES, IOWA — A woman whose leg was amputated in order to free her from the...
Government , US News
Hawe assumes CEO role with EllisDon
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — EllisDon has announced the official appointment of Kieran Ha...
Economic
Canadian forest fire centre responds to unprecedented wildfire season
WINNIPEG — Weather maps hang on the walls and precipitation reports flash across...
Resource
Support Ontario Youth announces interim executive director
TORONTO — Melanie Winter will be the interim executive director of the board of...
Labour
Partners in Prevention conference focuses on building sustainable workplaces
OTTAWA — The Partners in Prevention (PIP) Conference series, hosted by Workplace...
OH&S
Aecon, E.S. Fox partner on fabrication for grid-scale Small Modular Reactor
TORONTO — Aecon Group Inc. is partnering with E.S. Fox Limited for a project to...
Economic , Resource
Hydro One workers killed in 2017 helicopter crash were proud employees, inquest hears
TWEED, ONT. — Hydro One employees killed in a December 2017 helicopter crash in...
OH&S
Climate and Construction: Seeking clarity on the decarbonization of commercial glass
Steel, concrete and glass are the three major components of construction. The Ro...
Resource
Coventry Homes, former executive hit with lawsuits alleging sexual assault, harassment
One of the largest homebuilders in Edmonton and a prominent executive are being...
Government , OH&S
Stipsits family donates $1 million to Mohawk College’s City School initiative
Some alumni believe in supporting their former college or university and certain...
Labour
‘My key objective is to get off the hamster wheel and build,’ says Saunders
With Olivia Chow maintaining a double-digit lead in the race for Toronto mayor i...