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![Site chosen for new hospital in Waterloo](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2018/11/BRITISH-COLUMBIA-e1542736559880-300x169.jpg)
Site chosen for new hospital in Waterloo
WATERLOO, ONT. — The Ontario government has invested $5 million to support the e...
Infrastructure
![Five things to know about Quebec’s unique, two-week-long construction holiday](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/06/shutterstock_478583557-300x169.jpg)
Five things to know about Quebec’s unique, two-week-long construction holiday
MONTREAL - It's one of Quebec's many idiosyncrasies that in the dog days of summ...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
![Lemay wins Beaconsfield cultural centre design contest](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/07/shutterstock_530915839WEB-300x169.jpg)
Lemay wins Beaconsfield cultural centre design contest
BEACONSFIELD, QUE. — Beaconsfield City Council in Quebec has officially endorsed...
Government , Projects
![$65,000 fine imposed for Leamington company after trench wall collapse](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/12/pexels-photo-534204-e1513261721183-300x169.jpeg)
$65,000 fine imposed for Leamington company after trench wall collapse
LEAMINGTON, ONT. — South Essex Fabricating Inc., a fabricator of commercial gree...
OH&S
![$358M Panhandle expansion project starts construction](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2018/05/BRITISH-COLUMBIA-e1525798573457-300x169.jpg)
$358M Panhandle expansion project starts construction
CHATHAM,ONT. – Construction is officially underway on the $358 million Panhandle...
Projects , Resource
![‘Lifestyle’ center melds residential and main street in Detroit](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/RS-Five-and-main-1-event-spaceMainWEB-US-300x169.png)
‘Lifestyle’ center melds residential and main street in Detroit
The evolution of what was once a shopping mall may be finding itself in an “ever...
US News
![Proposal deadline looms for high frequency rail bidders](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/FRONT-DW-HFR-updateMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Proposal deadline looms for high frequency rail bidders
At close to 1,000 kilometres it’s the world’s largest train project, and in just...
Government , Infrastructure
![Dresden 1957 documentary fundraising campaign hits goal](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/PG-3-DCN-DW-dresden-fundraisingMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Dresden 1957 documentary fundraising campaign hits goal
TORONTO — A 30-day crowdfunding campaign for a documentary film chronicling a ca...
OH&S
![US announces $325 million in funding to boost Puerto Rico solar projects as power outages persist](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/puerto-rico-solar-mainweb-300x200.jpg)
US announces $325 million in funding to boost Puerto Rico solar projects as power outages persist
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - The U.S. government announced Thursday that $325 million...
Resource , US News
![Biden’s withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challenges](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/06/USSpotlight_BidenPLA-300x169.png)
Biden’s withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challenges
Joe Biden's withdrawal from the U.S. presidential race injects greater uncertain...
US News
![Global Market Scan: Assessing the severe downturn in China’s real estate sector](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/shutterstock_2035806122mw-300x169.jpg)
Global Market Scan: Assessing the severe downturn in China’s real estate sector
China’s real estate market is in a deep downturn, with housing prices nearly mat...
Economic
![Temporary modular bridge to be installed at LaSalle Causeway](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/06/PG-3-GC-Bascule-bridge-2-mainweb-300x169.jpg)
Temporary modular bridge to be installed at LaSalle Causeway
KINGSTON, ONT. — Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) provided a recent...
Infrastructure
![Surging population and immigration growth pushing fast-fix schools](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/JS-PrefabSchools-coquitlamMainWEB-PM-300x169.png)
Surging population and immigration growth pushing fast-fix schools
B.C. is leading Western Canada as it launches deep into prefab schools with its...
Infrastructure , Projects
![Campus Parking Garage Project at Ottawa Hospital awarded to Walters Group](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/FRONT-DCN-AG-Ottawa-parking-garageMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Campus Parking Garage Project at Ottawa Hospital awarded to Walters Group
OTTAWA — Walters Group has been awarded the contract to supply structural steel...
Projects
![Life cycle assessment training now available for architecture professionals](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/10/shutterstock_1409195639MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Life cycle assessment training now available for architecture professionals
OTTAWA — The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is teaming up with t...
Labour
![RBC to launch branch retrofit program](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_542960644-1-e1584380014353-300x168.jpg)
RBC to launch branch retrofit program
TORONTO — RBC has unveiled a plan to spend $35 million on a first phase of decar...
Projects
![Applications for green building retrofits will be accepted in August](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/12/net-zero-building-graphic-e1577729479726-300x169.jpg)
Applications for green building retrofits will be accepted in August
HALIFAX, N.S. — The dates for a new intake of applications through the federal g...
Government , Projects
![U.S. Spotlight: Massive Texas LNG facility; NYC building code changes; Chicago’s Canal Station](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/USSpotlightCompilation_07-22-300x169.png)
U.S. Spotlight: Massive Texas LNG facility; NYC building code changes; Chicago’s Canal Station
This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News feature...
US News
![Toronto on the cusp of a major modular housing transition](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/GC_ModularConstructionMainWEB-PM-300x169.png)
Toronto on the cusp of a major modular housing transition
The City of Toronto is taking concrete action to accelerate modular and rapid-bu...
Projects , Technology
![PHOTO: Capitol Residences Rebar](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/Capitol-Residences-webpic-300x169.jpg)
PHOTO: Capitol Residences Rebar
Rebar work moves along at the site of the former Capitol movie theatre that will...
Projects
![Fengate, LIUNA invest big in data centre sector](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/PG-3-DW-fengate-data-centresMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Fengate, LIUNA invest big in data centre sector
With Canada identified as a perfect haven for the hottest new global development...
Economic , Projects
![New Jersey to allow power plant hotly fought by Newark residents](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/shutterstock_2165697513-300x158.jpg)
New Jersey to allow power plant hotly fought by Newark residents
NEWARK, N.J. - In the first major decision issued under an environmental justice...
US News
![Biden ends reelection bid, endorses VP Harris for Democratic nomination](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/biden-harris-mainweb-300x200.jpg)
Biden ends reelection bid, endorses VP Harris for Democratic nomination
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping his reelection bid agai...
Government , US News
![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...