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Proposed regulation could help Ontario builders free up funds for housing projects
A consultation process has been launched by the Ontario government to implement...
Associations , Government
PHOTO: The Dupont
Work is progressing at The Dupont Residences on Dupont Street in Toronto. The o...
Projects
Guckes provides sneak peek into ConstructConnect’s Economic Outlook Webinar
The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut its key overnight borrowing rate by 50 bas...
Economic
EllisDon champions sustainability during Paralympics in Paris
Members of EllisDon’s Infrastructure Services and Technology (IST) team provided...
Projects
The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 367: Richard Florida on Toronto’s waterfront
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...
Live Nation announces new Rogers Stadium with capacity of 50,000 in Toronto
TORONTO — Live Nation plans to build an open-air music venue with a capacity of...
Projects
RESCON continues to urge governments to make homebuilding more affordable
VAUGHAN, ONT. — Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) president...
Associations , Government
CDPQ buys stake in U.K. power company from Brookfield Asset Management
MONTREAL — The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has signed a deal with Bro...
Economic
Mattamy launches Laurels residences in Milton
MILTON, ONT. — Mattamy Homes has announced the launch of The Laurels, a multi-re...
Projects
Altus Group introduces new software for CRE portfolio management
TORONTO — Toronto-based Altus Group has introduced a new software for CRE invest...
Economic , Technology
Northcrest launches Experience Centre at former Downsview lands
TORONTO — Northcrest Developments has opened a new destination centre as it cont...
Projects
CCA’s CONtact mentorship program now accepting submissions
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is looking for innovators with a pro...
Associations
Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Construction and modern slavery in Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government is resuscitating a 2015 elect...
Labour
Ontario gives first round of water systems funding to St. George project
The province of Ontario is giving $35 million for new home construction in the c...
Infrastructure
Legal Notes: Getting prompt payment adjudication awards into the right hands
Prompt payment legislation, where it has been enacted in Canada, requires invoic...
Government
Highway 401 tunnel expressway could become a reality
TORONTO — A technical evaluation of a new underground car and transit expressway...
Government , Infrastructure
Construction employment climbs in 39 states year-over-year
ARLINGTON, VA. — U.S. construction employment increased in the vast majority of...
US News
Reconstruction set to begin on Copenhagen’s fire-damaged Old Stock Exchange landmark
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — Five months after a devastating fire destroyed more than h...
Projects
Boost in home renos is helping drive up housing values in major markets: report
TORONTO — A new report says a boost in spending on home renovations during the p...
Economic
Leaders in electrical safety receive awards from ESA
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The Ontario Electrical Safety Awards were held recently to c...
OH&S
OHBA acquires EnerQuality, aims to launch training program
NIAGARA FALLS, ONT. — The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) has announce...
Associations
Inside Innovation: AI’s potential to transform construction
Much has been written about the construction industry’s struggle to keep pace wi...
Technology
A northern Ontario power highway: The North Shore Link transmission line
The proposed North Shore Link transmission line project will be instrumental in...
Infrastructure , Projects
Demolition of two Sudbury stacks a towering task
Six feet at a time, Vale has announced, crews will meticulously tear down the 45...
Projects
Maryland sues the owner and manager of the ship that caused the Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE - The state of Maryland has added to the legal troubles facing the own...
US News
Top 10 major upcoming Midwest and Northwest construction projects – U.S. – September 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Midwest and Northwest con...
Economic , Projects
Howe promoted to senior VP and district manager at PCL Toronto
TORONTO — Geoff Howe has been promoted to senior vice-president and district man...
Economic
Ontario to upgrade 401 at Kingston
KINGTON, ONT. — The Ontario government has announced it will spend $6 million on...
Infrastructure
Kashwakamak dam project receives funding for rebuild
NORTH FRONTENAC, ONT. — Work to rebuild the Kashwakamak dam to mitigate the risk...
Infrastructure
Mississauga launches new planning and development information guide
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — A new online guide to help simplify planning and development...
Government
Georgia’s building boom driven by new plants, upgrades and a massive highway expansion
The State of Georgia is in the middle of a building boom, driven mainly by const...
US News
Procurement Perspectives: Municipal options for the procurement of goods and services
Under an open procedure, the municipality will invite all interested suppliers a...