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![Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon sworn in as labour minister, replacing O’Regan](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/mackinnon-original-credit-FACEBOOK-mainweb-300x200.jpg)
Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon sworn in as labour minister, replacing O’Regan
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals' new minister for labour and seniors is Steven Mac...
Government , Labour
![China investigators suspect construction work caused fire that killed 16 people in shopping mall](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2018/08/china-1184107_1280-e1535568644836-300x169.jpg)
China investigators suspect construction work caused fire that killed 16 people in shopping mall
BEIJING — Chinese investigators suspect construction work sparked a fire that ca...
OH&S
![Feds to upgrade Gaspe harbours](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2018/10/humpback-1132769_1280-e1539720190347-300x169.jpg)
Feds to upgrade Gaspe harbours
RIVIERE-AU-RENARD, QUE. — The federal government has announced it will spend $50...
Government , Infrastructure
![CIMA+ names new VP municipal and transportation design for Ontario](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/11/pexels-photo-327540-e1511895321292-300x169.jpeg)
CIMA+ names new VP municipal and transportation design for Ontario
TORONTO — Canadian private consulting engineering firm CIMA+ recently announced...
Economic
![Altus CRE panel expresses concern over fundamentals](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/PG-3-DW-Altus-CRE-forecastMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Altus CRE panel expresses concern over fundamentals
Altus Group has reported the cost of capital remains the top priority issue for...
US News
![Residential Report: Governments hanging on to land only hinders much-needed housing](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/01/RESCON_ResidentialReportMainWEB-01-300x169.png)
Residential Report: Governments hanging on to land only hinders much-needed housing
A significant contributor to the cost of new housing is the price tag associated...
Associations , Government
![Your top DCN headlines: July 15 to 19](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/Collage_07_19DCN-300x169.jpg)
Your top DCN headlines: July 15 to 19
Your top DCN headlines this week feature news the construction costs in Toronto...
Economic , Infrastructure , Projects , Resource
The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 355: Building accessibility with Mark DeMontis
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...
![Top 10 major upcoming Alberta and British Columbia construction projects – Canada – July 2024](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/12/Top-10-Canada-Projects-Header-Graphic-DCN-300x169.jpg)
Top 10 major upcoming Alberta and British Columbia construction projects – Canada – July 2024
The accompanying tables shows the top 10 major upcoming Alberta and British Colu...
Economic , Projects
![Top 10 Major Upcoming Entertainment Facility and Stadium-arena Construction Projects – U.S. – July 2024](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/12/Top-10-US-Projects-Header-Graphic-DCN-300x169.jpg)
Top 10 Major Upcoming Entertainment Facility and Stadium-arena Construction Projects – U.S. – July 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming entertainment facility an...
Economic , Projects
![Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan leaving cabinet, sources say](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/11/Government_02-768x432.jpg)
Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan leaving cabinet, sources say
OTTAWA - Two sources with knowledge of the situation say federal labour minister...
Government , Labour
![TC Energy’s US$15B Keystone XL claim thrown out by trade tribunal](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/05/dcngen-pipeline-300x225.jpg)
TC Energy’s US$15B Keystone XL claim thrown out by trade tribunal
CALGARY — TC Energy Corp., the Canadian company behind the ill-fated Keystone XL...
Government , Resource
![$1.25 billion Don River flood prevention ‘never designed’ to stop DVP deluge](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/FRONT-IH-DON-flooding-MAINWEB-300x169.jpg)
$1.25 billion Don River flood prevention ‘never designed’ to stop DVP deluge
The $1.25 billion Port Lands Flood Protection Project (PLFPP) was never designed...
Infrastructure , Resource
![Trudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1865566243WEB-300x169.jpg)
Trudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says applications are now open for a nati...
Government , Infrastructure
![Amenity rich Canal Station hopes to open up Chicago SW Loop](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/ExteriorMainWEB-US-300x169.png)
Amenity rich Canal Station hopes to open up Chicago SW Loop
An amenity rich massive office center has been rebuilt to accommodate the next g...
US News
![Infinitii ai wins Hamilton waterworks monitoring project](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/shutterstock_2201660449MW-300x169.jpg)
Infinitii ai wins Hamilton waterworks monitoring project
VANCOUVER — Infinitii ai inc. and its partner AECOM recently announced they have...
Technology
![Housing starts stall in Toronto, Vancouver](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/04/shutterstock_1365628031MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Housing starts stall in Toronto, Vancouver
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has reported the total m...
Economic
![Ottawa council approves partnering with Carleton on aquatics centre](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/03/pexels-photo-261185-300x169.jpeg)
Ottawa council approves partnering with Carleton on aquatics centre
OTTAWA — Ottawa City Council has approved the city entering into non-binding neg...
Projects
![Davenport development to showcase work of local artist](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/DCN-AG-DavenportDevelopmentArtMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Davenport development to showcase work of local artist
TORONTO — Alterra Group of Companies, a real estate developer in the Greater Tor...
Projects
![Legal Notes: Duty of care can extend beyond direct contracts and liability provisions](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/09/BleasbyLegalNotes-300x169.jpg)
Legal Notes: Duty of care can extend beyond direct contracts and liability provisions
How far down the project pyramid does duty of care extend? It’s a critical quest...
Government
![Garden suites beginning to bloom in Mississauga as one way to tackle housing crisis](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/PG-3-DO-STUDIO-SCENE-1-BLUE-WOOD-SIDINGMainWEB-PM-300x169.png)
Garden suites beginning to bloom in Mississauga as one way to tackle housing crisis
There has been a lot of movement in housing policies and initiatives in the last...
Projects
![OSWCA members begin work on battery cell gigafactory site in St. Thomas](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/FRONT-AG-OSWCA-Power-Co-Volkswagon-site-visit1MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
OSWCA members begin work on battery cell gigafactory site in St. Thomas
Representatives from the Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (O...
Associations , Projects
![Dufferin awarded Highway 400 to Bradford Bypass connection contract](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/DCN-AG-bradford-bypass-contractMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Dufferin awarded Highway 400 to Bradford Bypass connection contract
BRADFORD, ONT. — Dufferin Construction Company has been awarded a contract to bu...
Infrastructure
![Clean-up continues across the GTA following flooding and power outages due to storm](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/03/pexels-photo-133682-e1552335380768-300x169.jpeg)
Clean-up continues across the GTA following flooding and power outages due to storm
TORONTO — The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority says water levels in the...
Resource
![New York City ‘major building’ code changes aim to reduce construction fatalities](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/USSpotlight_NYCBuildingCodeMainWEB-US-300x169.png)
New York City ‘major building’ code changes aim to reduce construction fatalities
Changes to the definition of a “major building” in the New York City building co...
US News
![Carbon tax revenues reallocated to new St. Marys kiln](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/shutterstock_2271864077mw-300x169.jpg)
Carbon tax revenues reallocated to new St. Marys kiln
ST. MARYS, ONT. — The federal government has announced funding of $2.2 million t...
Government , Resource
![Feds invest $70 million for small craft harbour repairs in New Brunswick](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/11/OHS_04-768x432.jpg)
Feds invest $70 million for small craft harbour repairs in New Brunswick
CAISSIE CAPE, N.B. — The federal government is providing a $70-million investmen...
Uncategorized
![Major transit facility upgrades coming to Windsor](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/08/shutterstock_561828169-e1565814679103-300x169.jpg)
Major transit facility upgrades coming to Windsor
WINDSOR, ONT. — The City of Windsor is upgrading its transit system after a join...
Government , Infrastructure
![Climate and Construction: Ontario Building Code begins 2020 NBC harmonization on Jan. 1](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/Bleasby_Climate6-01-300x169.png)
Climate and Construction: Ontario Building Code begins 2020 NBC harmonization on Jan. 1
Big changes are coming on Jan. 1, 2025 to Ontario’s Building Code as part of the...
Resource
![Vaughan, QuadReal partner on performing arts centre](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/FRONT-AG-Vaughan-performing-arts-centreMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Vaughan, QuadReal partner on performing arts centre
A new performing and cultural arts centre being built in Vaughan, Ont.’s emergin...
Projects
![Toronto construction costs remain stubbornly high: RLB](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/FRONT-DW-RLB-costsMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Toronto construction costs remain stubbornly high: RLB
The latest North American Quarterly Cost Report from Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB)...
Economic
![Liberal energy minister promises ban on oil furnaces for new builds as soon as 2028](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/11/Government_02-768x432.jpg)
Liberal energy minister promises ban on oil furnaces for new builds as soon as 2028
OTTAWA - Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced an intention to ban th...