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OGCA, CAWIC and Mark’s Commercial announce bursaries for women in construction
OGCA, CAWIC and Mark’s Commercial announce bursaries for women in construction
TORONTO — The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA), the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) and Mark's Commercial have announced a new bursary for the top three women in construction at the provincial Skills Ontario competition...
Associations
OGCA Women in Construction panel opens up about struggles, successes
As an openly transgender woman, Meg Mathes, senior manager of diversity, equity...
Associations , Labour
Lack of vision among governments hindering Ontario housing targets
Judging by the current state of affairs in the residential construction industry...
Associations , Government
Workers, unions gather to commemorate Day of Mourning in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, ONT. - The National Day of Mourning is April 28 and this weekend cer...
Associations , OH&S
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OGCA, CAWIC and Mark’s Commercial announce bursaries for women in construction
TORONTO — The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA), the Canadian Assoc...
Associations
OGCA Women in Construction panel opens up about struggles, successes
As an openly transgender woman, Meg Mathes, senior manager of diversity, equity...
Associations , Labour
Lack of vision among governments hindering Ontario housing targets
Judging by the current state of affairs in the residential construction industry...
Associations , Government
Workers, unions gather to commemorate Day of Mourning in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, ONT. - The National Day of Mourning is April 28 and this weekend cer...
Associations , OH&S
Most states gained construction jobs in March: AGC
ARLINGTON, VA. - Construction employment increased in 39 U.S. states in March fr...
Associations , US News
Federal housing money too little too late for some stakeholders
The federal government’s $4 billion national Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) is “...
Associations , Government
RAIC National Urban Design Award winners highlight climate change, equity, justice
OTTAWA — The recipients of the 2024 National Urban Design Awards by the Royal Ar...
Associations
All that glitters may not be gold when it comes to homebuilding innovation
They say you can have two of three things: speed, quality, affordability. But wh...
Associations , Technology
Ontario stakeholders: 2024 Federal budget falls short for construction
Despite providing new spending to build houses, the 2024 federal budget fails to...
Associations , Government
Stakeholders praise housing focus but cite budget gaps
Construction stakeholders found lots to like in the Justin Trudeau government’s...
Associations , Government
Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Trudeau government doubles down on missing the mark
Earlier this year, public opinion research company Leger published the results o...
Associations , Government
CAPP shares mixed reaction to federal budget
CALGARY – The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is hopeful abou...
Associations , Government
RAIC annual award winners showcase best practices, projects and initiatives
OTTAWA — The recipients of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s (RAIC)...
Associations
OGCA Builder Awards recognize Ontario’s finest for unique projects
THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, ONT. — Ontario builders responsible for several unique and g...
Associations
Climate risks in Canada a multibillion-dollar problem, but it doesn’t have to be: Panel
In 2023 catastrophic insured losses in Canada were $3.4 billion. Uninsured losse...
Associations , Resource
Provincial-municipal imbalance has to change to manage housing crisis: AMO
Representing the province’s 444 municipalities, the Association of Municipalitie...
Associations , Government
Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Ontario’s dangerous climate of safety uncertainty
This is part-one of a two-part op-ed outlining an ever-evolving safety l...
Associations
Energy and intensity: OAA design excellence winners showcased
Performing arts centres in Sudbury and New York City, a number of community cent...
Associations , Projects
OAA announces call for presenters for spring 2024 continuing education webinar series
TORONTO — The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is calling for presenters...
Associations
Crombie takes new position as director of public affairs at ORBA
MISSISSAUGA, ONT.—Steven Crombie is the new senior director of public affairs at...
Associations
Do energy efficiency measures justify additional construction costs?
While there is a push to incorporate energy efficiency measures into new buildin...
Associations , Economic
CBTU, Alberta Building Trades double up on mental health
With the Building Trades of Alberta (BTA) leading the way, the construction trad...
Associations , Labour , OH&S
OAA takes a stand on site plan application hurdles
Even though they were published more than a few years ago, two interconnected st...
Associations , Government
Caivan Group, U of Waterloo aim to disrupt city-building
Ottawa-based developer and homebuilder Caivan Group has donated $10 million to l...
Associations
Canadian Roofing Contractors Association cautions skilled labour shortages remain
OTTAWA — While the attention and federal announcements concerning construction o...
Associations , Labour
Book from female boilermaker wins creative non-fiction award
A book written by a female boilermaker who shared her experiences working in shi...
Associations
Ontario stakeholders praise budget amid some criticism
Ontario construction stakeholders say they are strongly supportive of the Doug F...
Associations , Government
Hamilton-Halton Construction Association’s Safety Awards will be handed out April 4
HAMILTON, ONT. — The Hamilton-Halton Construction Association will present membe...
Associations , OH&S
Jacquelyn Oduro named Manitoba Heavy Construction Association safety director
Jacquelyn Oduro was recently named director of the Manitoba Heavy Construction A...
Associations
HCRA freezes assets of Albion Building Consultant
TORONTO — Ontario’s Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) has announced...
Associations , Economic
RCCAO supports housing-enabling infrastructure funding from Ontario government
VAUGHAN, ONT. — The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCA...
Associations , Infrastructure
Dedicated advocates are the ‘secret sauce’ of the community benefits movement: Expert
Over the past decade, the community benefits movement in Toronto has come a long...
Associations
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Half-billion-dollar mixed-use development proposed for Niagara’s Vineland Station
An unsung pocket of Niagara wine country may be in the spotlight in the coming y...
Projects
Winnipeg promotes infill development to reduce affordable housing shortage
In his recent State of the City address, Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham says lo...
Economic
Top 10 major upcoming High-Rise Residential and Transportation construction projects – Canada – April 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 largest upcoming High-Rise Residential a...
Economic , Projects
Top 10 major upcoming Residential and Transportation Terminal construction projects – U.S. – April 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 largest upcoming Residential and Transpo...
Projects
Etobicoke Civic Centre development breaks ground and many barriers
Construction is beginning on the new Etobicoke Civic Centre (ECC) and once it’s...
Projects
Ontario pension reform won’t hurt benefits: construction experts
An overhaul of Ontario’s multi-employer pension system that’s currently in the w...
Government , Labour
Ontario stakeholders: 2024 Federal budget falls short for construction
Despite providing new spending to build houses, the 2024 federal budget fails to...
Associations , Government
Residential Report: Immigration reform critical to getting more workers building homes
The residential construction industry has traditionally relied on immigrants to...