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![Carpenters’ march in Toronto Labour Day Parade](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/DCN-AG-Carpenters-march-in-Toronto-Labour-Day-Parade-pic-MAINWEB-300x169.jpg)
Carpenters’ march in Toronto Labour Day Parade
TORONTO—Union members from Carpenters’ Local 27, the Drywall Acoustic Lathing an...
Labour
![Construction underway on Sentinel Apartments by Big-D Midwest](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/DCN-AG-Construction-underway-on-Sentinel-Apartments-pic-MAINWEB-300x169.jpg)
Construction underway on Sentinel Apartments by Big-D Midwest
ST. PAUL, MN - Big-D Construction Midwest recently started construction on a 30...
Labour
![Nexgen Builders work on building connections](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/06/shutterstock_376933627-scaled-e1591207967690-300x169.jpg)
Nexgen Builders work on building connections
Mentors and mentees form the Nexgen Builders Mentorship Program got a chance to...
Resource
![FedDev Ontario gives boost to manufacturing sites](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/05/shutterstock_46742413-scaled-e1590092555209-300x169.jpg)
FedDev Ontario gives boost to manufacturing sites
LONDON, ONT. - Local manufacturers and supply chains in southwestern Ontario are...
Economic
![Algoma U receives $2M for Cultural centre build](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/04/shutterstock_1061567072MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Algoma U receives $2M for Cultural centre build
SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. - Algoma University is receiving $2 million for the const...
Infrastructure
![PHOTO: Plaza Floors](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/Plaza-On-Yonge-webpic-300x169.jpg)
PHOTO: Plaza Floors
Floors are moving up on the Plaza on Yonge Condos in Toronto. The owner is Plaz...
Projects
![Chow defends Railpath project, noting extensive scope](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/DW-Toronto-railpath-chow-PRINT-300x208.jpg)
Chow defends Railpath project, noting extensive scope
The West Toronto Railpath extension is much more than a simple urban pathway pro...
Infrastructure
![Kitchener building greenest rec facility in Canada](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/GC-Kitchener-rec-facility-Front-2-PRINT-1.75-inches-300x225.jpg)
Kitchener building greenest rec facility in Canada
Shovels are in the ground for a massive new, $144-million, multi-purpose indoor...
Infrastructure
![Legal Notes: Crown loses “employer” appeal in landmark Sudbury case](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/09/BleasbyLegalNotes-300x169.jpg)
Legal Notes: Crown loses “employer” appeal in landmark Sudbury case
The Superior Court of Ontario issued a ruling on August 23 that is certain to br...
Government
![Hamilton trades march as CLC launches campaign](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/DW-labour-day-liuna1-MAINWEB-300x169.jpg)
Hamilton trades march as CLC launches campaign
The weather was perfect and the mood celebratory as the Hamilton and District La...
Labour
![Ottawa company fined $55,000 for worker injury](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/12/pexels-photo-534204-e1513261721183-300x169.jpeg)
Ottawa company fined $55,000 for worker injury
OTTAWA - Claridge Homes Inc. was fined $55,000 after a worker was injured by a s...
OH&S
![U.S. construction employment rises in two-thirds of jurisdictions July-to-July](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/07/shutterstock_126983117WEB-300x169.jpg)
U.S. construction employment rises in two-thirds of jurisdictions July-to-July
ARLINGTON, VA. - Construction employment rose in 232, or 65 per cent, of 358 met...
Associations , Economic , US News
![London welcomes $23M under Water Systems Fund](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2018/06/shutterstock_603442061-e1528375228664-300x169.jpg)
London welcomes $23M under Water Systems Fund
LONDON, ONT. - The Ontario government has announced it is allocating $23 million...
Government , Infrastructure
![Windsor construction companies convicted in wall collapse mishap](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/02/shutterstock_2056414424MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Windsor construction companies convicted in wall collapse mishap
WINDSOR, ONT. - Two Windsor, Ont.-based construction companies have been fined a...
Government , OH&S
![NDP pulling out of supply and confidence deal with Liberals](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/04/SinghMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
NDP pulling out of supply and confidence deal with Liberals
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has ripped up the supply and confidence deal w...
Government
![The Grenfell fire inquiry has ended with a damning report. So now what?](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2018/06/1200px-Grenfell_Tower_fire_wider_view-e1528980839664-300x169.jpg)
The Grenfell fire inquiry has ended with a damning report. So now what?
LONDON - Now that an independent inquiry has completed its investigation into Br...
Government , OH&S
![Durham re-envisions 30-km hydro corridor](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/DW-durham-corridor-plan1-MAINWEB-300x169.jpg)
Durham re-envisions 30-km hydro corridor
A master planning exercise undertaken for a 30-kilometre hydro corridor in Ontar...
Infrastructure
![Procurement Perspectives: How best to underpin quality assurance?](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/11/BauldNewSite-300x169.jpg)
Procurement Perspectives: How best to underpin quality assurance?
The basic objective of any supplier or contractor assessment is to provide an un...
Government
![Chicago’s United Center area future to transform local ‘sea of asphalt’](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/08/Pg2_RS_1901-2-Mainweb-300x168.png)
Chicago’s United Center area future to transform local ‘sea of asphalt’
The Democratic National Convention is now over and the owners of the United Cent...
Associations
![CHBA index finds builder sentiment still negative](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/04/shutterstock_1365628031MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
CHBA index finds builder sentiment still negative
OTTAWA - The recently released Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) 2024 Q...
Economic
![St. Thomas contractor fined after truss falls, injuring worker](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/02/shutterstock_2056414424MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
St. Thomas contractor fined after truss falls, injuring worker
ST. THOMAS, ONT. - A general contractor based in St. Thomas, Ont. was fined for...
Associations
![OHBA Award of Distinction finalists announced](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/01/shutterstock_2122938764MainWEB-300x169.png)
OHBA Award of Distinction finalists announced
TORONTO The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) has unveiled the 2024 Awa...
Associations
![Concrete being poured on Gardiner Expressway project](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/08/DCN-AG-Concrete-being-poured-on-Gardiner-Expressway-project-pic-1-MAINWEB-300x169.jpg)
Concrete being poured on Gardiner Expressway project
TORONTO - Crews are working day and night to complete concrete deck pouring and...
Infrastructure
![Ottawa, Quebec tout ‘new business model’ to fast-track affordable housing](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/09/shutterstock_366451277WEB-300x169.jpg)
Ottawa, Quebec tout ‘new business model’ to fast-track affordable housing
OTTAWA - The governments of Canada, Quebec and the City of Montreal are creditin...
Government , Infrastructure
![Trades, supporters pledge to march on Labour Day](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/05/shutterstock_641982598-e1557328966574-300x169.jpg)
Trades, supporters pledge to march on Labour Day
TORONTO - Ontario’s workers and their supporters are celebrating Labour Day acro...
Associations
![PHOTO: A Gem on Yonge](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/08/Pearl-Place-webpic-300x169.jpg)
PHOTO: A Gem on Yonge
Balcony work has reached the top floor of Pearl Place Condos on Yonge Street in...
Projects
The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 361: The B.C. election with Jeannine Martin and Chris Atchison
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...
![Canada ‘walking the talk’ to sustainable infrastructure future: KPMG](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/11/Economic_06-768x432.jpg)
Canada ‘walking the talk’ to sustainable infrastructure future: KPMG
Canada is walking the talk when it comes to embracing sustainable technology and...
Government , Infrastructure
![Canadian construction spared in TFW crackdown](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/07/shutterstock_594218537WEB-300x169.jpg)
Canadian construction spared in TFW crackdown
Canada’s construction sector was spared as the federal Liberal government announ...
Government , Labour
![Sampogna joins OGCA team as new vice-president](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/08/Andrew-Sampogna-headshot-MAINWEB-300x169.jpg)
Sampogna joins OGCA team as new vice-president
In his new role as vice-president of the Ontario General Contractors Association...
Associations
![Maryland awards contract for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild after deadly collapse](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/04/Aerial-Francis_Scott_Key_Bridge-AerialMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Maryland awards contract for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild after deadly collapse
BALTIMORE - Maryland transportation leaders on Thursday approved a contract for...
Infrastructure , US News
![Tech solutions support new Ontario heat-stress toolkit](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/10/shutterstock_1409195639MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Tech solutions support new Ontario heat-stress toolkit
A Laurentian University researcher has launched a new heat stress toolkit for ou...