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![Canada launches legal challenges of U.S. softwood lumber duty increases](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/05/us-canada-for-web-300x200.jpg)
Canada launches legal challenges of U.S. softwood lumber duty increases
OTTAWA - The federal government says Canada will challenge recent increases to s...
Economic , Government
![Transport Futures panellists warn of transit project cost ‘crisis’](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/FRONT-DW-tf-costs-PRINT-MAINWEB-300x169.jpg)
Transport Futures panellists warn of transit project cost ‘crisis’
Transportation cost experts delivered a withering critique of Canada’s performan...
Economic
![Procurement Perspectives: Holding excessive quantities of inventory is costly](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/11/BauldNewSite-300x169.jpg)
Procurement Perspectives: Holding excessive quantities of inventory is costly
Inventory management should be a large part of private and public sector procure...
Government
![Skilled Trades Workforce Development Program prepares next gen tradespeople](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/07/shutterstock_126983117WEB-300x169.jpg)
Skilled Trades Workforce Development Program prepares next gen tradespeople
ETOBICOKE, ONT. - Support Ontario Youth (SOY) is launching a new program it says...
Associations
![Construction’s role in World Suicide Prevention Day](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/ConstructionSuicide-01-300x169.png)
Construction’s role in World Suicide Prevention Day
First launched in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention,...
OH&S
![Global Market Scan: The spillover from tumultuous times in China’s steel industry](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2018/08/china-1184107_1280-e1535568644836-300x169.jpg)
Global Market Scan: The spillover from tumultuous times in China’s steel industry
The ongoing decline in steel rebar prices globally points to underlying issues w...
Economic
![Grand Canyon’s main water line has broken dozens of times. Why is it getting a major fix only now?](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/grand-canyon-mainweb-300x169.jpg)
Grand Canyon’s main water line has broken dozens of times. Why is it getting a major fix only now?
PHOENIX, AZ. - On a scorching day in June 2013, the Grand Canyon discouraged hik...
Infrastructure , US News
![Steelworkers praise steel, EV tariffs on China](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/06/china-canada-mainweb-300x200.jpg)
Steelworkers praise steel, EV tariffs on China
TORONTO - The United Steelworkers union (USW) has released a statement praising...
Economic , Labour
![TRREB supports policies in Provincial Planning Statement](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2018/06/shutterstock_603442061-e1528375228664-300x169.jpg)
TRREB supports policies in Provincial Planning Statement
TORONTO - The 2024 Ontario Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) was recently rele...
Associations , Government
![Ontario’s Canal Block to produce CarbiCrete products](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2018/09/rock-textures-brickwork-wall-concrete-blocks-5320-e1536864653573-300x169.jpg)
Ontario’s Canal Block to produce CarbiCrete products
MONTREAL - Montreal-based CarbiCrete has announced it has signed a licensing agr...
Technology
![Toronto is fast becoming Canada’s Manhattan](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/Manhattan-300x165.jpg)
Toronto is fast becoming Canada’s Manhattan
Let’s be realistic about this subject matter up front. In the English-speaking w...
Economic
![Home Construction Regulatory Authority revokes licence of Hamilton builder](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/02/HousingFastTrackMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Home Construction Regulatory Authority revokes licence of Hamilton builder
TORONTO - Mariman Homes of Hamilton, Ont. has had its licence to build and sell...
Associations
![Brantford bridge replacement approved, going to tender](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/FRONT-DF-Brants-Crossing-Bridge-1-MAINWEB-300x168.jpg)
Brantford bridge replacement approved, going to tender
Brantford city councillors have approved an additional $1.5 million to replace t...
Infrastructure , Labour
![U.S. Spotlight: Rate cuts; U.S. construction employment; Chicago’s United Center area transformation](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/USSpotlightCompilation_September-9_2024_REV-01-01-300x169.jpg)
U.S. Spotlight: Rate cuts; U.S. construction employment; Chicago’s United Center area transformation
This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News feature...
US News
![Dallas-Fort Worth defies national office development slump](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/USSpotlight_Goldman_Sachs_New_Office-01-MAINWEB-300x169.jpg)
Dallas-Fort Worth defies national office development slump
There has been a notable decline in the United States of new commercial project...
Projects , US News
![New Conestoga College research labs strive to enhance worker safety](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/PG-3-AG-New-research-labs-at-Conestoga-College-pic-MAINWEB-300x169.jpg)
New Conestoga College research labs strive to enhance worker safety
Two new research labs at Conestoga College are equipped to help researchers iden...
OH&S
![Major growth forecast for global modular market](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/12/PG-3-DCN-DW-global-construction-CMYK-e1576591067904-300x169.jpg)
Major growth forecast for global modular market
DUBLIN, IRELAND - The global modular construction market is expected to grow 8.7...
Economic
![EVLO launches new battery energy storage system](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/05/shutterstock_1521195122MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
EVLO launches new battery energy storage system
MONTREAL - EVLO Energy Storage Inc., a subsidiary of Hydro-Quebec, has announced...
Technology
![Mammoet launches world’s strongest land-based crane](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/DCN-DW-Mammoet-crane-MAINWEB-300x169.jpg)
Mammoet launches world’s strongest land-based crane
UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS - Dutch firm Mammoet has launched what it claims to be the...
Technology
![Crane contacts work platform at Bruce jobsite, no injuries](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/08/WF-worksafe-bc-tower-craneMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Crane contacts work platform at Bruce jobsite, no injuries
TIVERTON, ONT. - Bruce Power has confirmed there was a workplace incident on Sep...
OH&S
![U.S. and Canadian Rate Cuts Brighten Ontario’s Way Forward](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/04/shutterstock_1365628031MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
U.S. and Canadian Rate Cuts Brighten Ontario’s Way Forward
Hiring cools in province but remains in positive territory Last fall, when we...
Economic
![Work begins on Eglinton Crosstown West Extension’s elevated guideway](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/FRONT-AG-Eglinton-crosstown-west-elevated-guideway-pic-mainweb_Rev-300x166.jpg)
Work begins on Eglinton Crosstown West Extension’s elevated guideway
The elevated guideway project, part of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (EC...
Infrastructure
![Quadreal, Mattamy unveil gateway project The Clove](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/FRONT-DW-etobicoke-clove2-MAINWEB-300x169.png)
Quadreal, Mattamy unveil gateway project The Clove
Quadreal Property Group and Mattamy Homes have reached a key milestone in the $6...
Associations
![Global Market Scan: Falling profits of key heavy machinery players](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/03/Construction-equipment-for-web-300x200.jpg)
Global Market Scan: Falling profits of key heavy machinery players
Overall, the global construction industry has a mixed forecast for the rest of 2...
Economic
![Your top DCN headlines: Sept. 2 to 6](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/09/College_09_DCN-300x200.jpg)
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
![Caldwell FN to upgrade dyke](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2018/01/air-bubbles-diving-underwater-blow-62307-e1514901719300-300x168.jpeg)
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...