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Your top DCN headlines: Sept. 2 to 6
Your top DCN headlines this week cover news Kitchener, Ont. is building the gree...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
![Inside Innovation: Low energy cooling solutions for hot buildings](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/07/JohnBleasbyColumnmainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Inside Innovation: Low energy cooling solutions for hot buildings
The Middle East has always been a high temperature zone. However, Europe and No...
Infrastructure
![Constructors reach safe work milestone at NextStar plant](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/09/shutterstock_514367593WEB-300x169.jpg)
Constructors reach safe work milestone at NextStar plant
WINDSOR, ONT. - The construction partners on NextStar Energy’s new lithium-ion b...
Projects
![AtkinsRealis appoints Marcotte, Shakir to board](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/11/Government_05-768x432.jpg)
AtkinsRealis appoints Marcotte, Shakir to board
AtkinsRealis Group has announced the appointment of two new independent director...
Economic
![Durable Blockhouse Point Lighthouse in PEI designated for protection](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/DCN-DW-rocky-pt-lighthouse-mainweb-1-300x169.jpg)
Durable Blockhouse Point Lighthouse in PEI designated for protection
ROCKY POINT, PEI - The federal government has announced the designation of Block...
Government , Projects
![Construction gets underway on three Ontario Line stations](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/DCN-AG-Construction-underway-on-three-Ontario-Line-stations-King-mainweb-300x169.jpg)
Construction gets underway on three Ontario Line stations
TORONTO - Ground has been broken on three future Ontario Line stations: King-Bat...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
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Caldwell FN to upgrade dyke
LEAMINGTON, ONT. - Caldwell First Nation of southwestern Ontario will upgrade th...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 362: Construction goes to the Movies
On this special episode of The Construction Record Podcast, as children and teen...
![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
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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
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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
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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...