One dead, five missing after explosion, fire at Ottawa tanker truck manufacturer
OTTAWA — One man is dead and five people are missing after an explosion at an Ot...
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South Korean rescuers pull body from collapsed construction site
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — South Korean rescuers on Friday pulled a body from a heap o...
OH&S
Worker dies from fall at Leamington-area greenhouse
STAPLES, ONT. — A worker died this week after falling from the roof of a greenho...
Labour
Northern B.C. bridge to get $20M upgrade
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Simon Fraser Bridge in Prince George is getting a major up...
Infrastructure
B.C. proposes asbestos abatement rule changes, looks for feedback
B.C. is looking to protect workers and the public from asbestos risks by increas...
OH&S
Your top JOC headlines: Jan. 10 to 14
This week’s top JOC headlines cover a major accomplishment for Surrey with the l...
Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects
ReNew’s Top100 Projects dinner rescheduled for May
TORONTO — Actual Media has announced that ReNew’s annual Top100 Projects Key Pla...
Projects
Old Florida Keys bridge reopens to pedestrians, bicyclists
MARATHON, FLA. — A segment of a 110-year-old Florida Keys bridge has reopened to...
US News
New WPC guide, webinars seek to clarify wood durability issues to farm builders
The durability of pressure-treated wood continues to be a subject of strong deba...
Associations , Resource
OPG stresses sustainability with mass timber HQ project
Given the ambitious goals contained in its Climate Change Plan launched in 2020,...
Projects
RT ECP report outlines risk strategies in commercial construction marketplace
HAMILTON, N.J.—The 2022 Market Update released by RT Specialty’s Environmental a...
Others , US News
Your top DCN headlines: Jan. 10 to 14
This week’s top DCN headlines cover news an inquest into the 2009 deadly swing s...
Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects
Asset management tops U.S. public works poll
KANSAS CITY, MO.—Asset management technology has emerged as the top trending tec...
Technology , US News
B.C. expands program aimed at preventing overdose deaths in construction industry
VICTORIA, B.C. - The British Columbia government is providing a $1-million grant...
Government , OH&S
Third party to determine if new partnership possible on cancelled Flames arena deal
Calgary's city council has voted unanimously to see if it's possible to breathe...
Government , Projects
Regulator rules it’s too early for public group to have role in ATCO probe talks
EDMONTON, ALTA. - Alberta's utilities regulator says it's too early in a dispute...
Government
South Korean rescuers locate man at collapsed construction site
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — South Korean rescuers on Thursday located a man under a pil...
OH&S
ORBA switches gears, opts for virtual conference
TORONTO — The Ontario Road Builders’ Association has announced that its annual c...
Associations
Eaton Centre’s galleria roof to undergo $60 million refurbishment
TORONTO — The CF Toronto Eaton Centre will undergo a $60 million refurbishment o...
Projects
Yonge + Rich Condos incorporate former printing company into modern design
Toronto’s Yonge + Rich Condos building was constructed to create a blend of the...
Projects
Zeidler remembered for visionary designs across Canada
The architectural community is mourning the loss of a prominent architect who de...
Labour
Legal Notes: Tolling agreements maintain project progress despite ongoing disputes
Disputes are almost inevitable in large construction projects and can involve pr...
Government
RESCON recommends three steps to increase number of people entering skilled trades
VAUGHAN, ONT.—Andrew Pariser, vice-president at the Residential Construction Cou...
Government , Labour
WorkSafeBC tells employers to bring back COVID-19 safety plans
VANCOUVER—WorkSafeBC in conjunction with the B.C. government is putting the word...
Government , Labour , OH&S
City worker killed in Vancouver workplace incident
VANCOUVER—The City of Vancouver flew its flags at half-mast this week to honour...
OH&S , Others
Cabot to redevelop Florida’s World Woods Golf Club
TORONTO—Canadian golf-resort developer Cabot recently announced it has acquired...
Projects , US News
Surrey claims largest Passive House facility in Canada
SURREY, B.C.—The Clayton Community Centre in Surrey has achieved International P...
Projects
Teck says United Steelworkers issue strike notice at its Highland Valley copper mine
VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. has received strike notice from the union repres...
Labour , Resource
Rescuers resume search at collapsed building site in South Korea
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — South Korean rescuers on Wednesday resumed their search for...
OH&S
U.S. Steel to build $3 billion mill in northeast Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — United States Steel Corp. has announced it's building a $3 b...
US News
Public group wants role in talks over probe into alleged ATCO illegalities
EDMONTON — A group representing residential power consumers wants a seat at any...
Government , Resource
Four-storey affordable housing project in Sooke a model for modular construction
The look and quality of modular housing has made great strides in the last few y...