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Urbanation Condominium Market Survey finds sales fall below 10-year average
TORONTO — Urbanation Inc. recently released its Q1 2024 Condominium Market Surve...
Economic
U.S. construction employment rises in March
ARLINGTON, VA. — Construction employment rose in almost two-thirds of American m...
US News
Hatch to help deliver major Peruvian irrigation project
OTTAWA — Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has signed a government-to-govern...
Government , Infrastructure
What is asphalt’s future in an ever-changing climate?
New ideas and innovative solutions for reducing greenhouse gases and raising sus...
Infrastructure
PHOTO: United on University
Work is moving along for The United BLDG. mixed-use development on University Av...
Projects
Labour brief: Open bidding, more apprenticeship spots are key to labour shortage, says Cardus
Moving toward open bidding and creating more apprenticeship spots for skilled tr...
Economic , Labour
Legal Notes: The frustration of suing the federal government for payment
Central Welding found itself in a challenging position. It was subcontracted for...
Government
Safety Week Preview: Construction needs to value every voice
Valuing every voice is the theme of this year’s Construction Safety Week. Held...
OH&S
It’s opening day for the $34 billion Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion
CALGARY - Wednesday marks the official start date of the long-awaited $34-billio...
Resource
Skills Ontario hosts Tools for Success event for women, Indigenous youth
SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. — Skills Ontario recently hosted a special event in Sault...
Labour
New Brunswick unveils Skilled Trades NB
MONCTON, N.B. — The Government of New Brunswick has launched Skilled Trades NB,...
Government , Labour
NABTU endorses Biden re-election
WASHINGTON, D.C. — North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) has announced...
US News
OGCA, CAWIC and Mark’s Commercial announce bursaries for women in construction
TORONTO — The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA), the Canadian Assoc...
Associations
Climate and Construction: Examining the implications of encapsulated MTC in Ontario
Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced on April 8 amendme...
Resource
OGCA Women in Construction panel opens up about struggles, successes
As an openly transgender woman, Meg Mathes, senior manager of diversity, equity...
Associations , Labour
Second new nuclear reactor is completed in Georgia after years of delays
ATLANTA, GA. - The second of two new nuclear reactors in Georgia has entered com...
Projects , US News
Ontario to begin buying land to build Highway 413, construction slated for next year
CALEDON, ONT. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province plans to begin buyin...
Government , Infrastructure
Trudeau promises to protect local construction jobs — and to hold EV plants to it
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will do everything he can to protect loca...
Government , Labour
Detroit public broadcasting move regenerates district
The entities that make up Detroit Public Broadcasting are consolidating and movi...
US News
CLAC secures deal for Borea workers
Cambridge, ONT. — The Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) Local 53 has...
Labour
JLL reports Toronto office vacancy rate continues to rise
TORONTO — A new report from commercial real estate firm JLL suggests there may n...
Economic
U.S. military ships are working to build a pier for Gaza aid. It’s going to cost at least $320 million
JERUSALEM — A U.S. Navy ship and several Army vessels involved in an American-le...
US News
HAF could smooth over labour demand or trigger a spike
Funds flowing to accelerate construction of affordable and rental housing could...
Government , Labour
Trading Skills TV show aims to open the eyes and minds of youth to endless possibilities
For young people, the skilled trades may not be the first thing that comes to mi...
Labour
Procurement Perspectives: Adequate resources need to be invested in procurement
Municipal procurement is a challenging environment. Municipalities lack the com...
Government
Loved ones await recovery of 2 bodies from Baltimore bridge wreckage a month after the collapse
BALTIMORE — A wooden cross is laden with Miguel Luna’s personal belongings — his...
US News
Tunnel boring machine breaks through extraction shaft on Eglinton Crosstown West extension
TORONTO — Tunnelling on the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension is one step closer...
Infrastructure
Amazon cloud computing unit plans to invest $11 billion to build data center in northern Indiana
NEW CARLISLE, IND. — Amazon ’s cloud computing unit Amazon Web Services plans to...
Infrastructure , Projects , US News
Cenovus fined $2.5 million for biggest oil spill in Newfoundland and Labrador history
ST. JOHN'S - Cenovus Energy has been ordered to pay a $2.5-million fine for its...
Government , Infrastructure , Resource
Lack of vision among governments hindering Ontario housing targets
Judging by the current state of affairs in the residential construction industry...
Associations , Government
Highrise on Isabella Street will feature unique interaction with heritage buildings at base
A new highrise development is being planned for Isabella Street in Toronto and a...
Projects
U.S. Spotlight: Chicago residential conversions; New York City’s ‘green team’; U.S. construction employment
This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News feature...