September’s Jobs Report Delivers Bad News/Good News to Federal Reserve
There’s bad news and good news for the Federal Reserve in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ September Employment Situation Report.
View ArticleCanBIM doles out its first-ever BIM excellence awards
TORONTO—The first ever National Canada BIM Council (CanBIM) Awards were recently handed out, celebrating and recognizing excellence in Canada’s Building Information Modeling (BIM) community.
View ArticleMiller Thomson LLP recruits new lawyers
MONTREAL—Five leading Québec construction lawyers have been recruited to Miller Thomson LLP’s Montreal group.
View ArticleMild Turbulence in U.S. and Canadian Labor Markets
It’s not rocket science. There are a few key benchmarks to be aware of concerning U.S. and Canadian labor markets.
View ArticleKingston elementary school hits energy efficiency benchmarks
The Limestone District School Board has broken ground on a new $10.4 million elementary school in Kingston that incorporates a mix of modern classrooms and specialized spaces.
View ArticleSkyline to spend $500 million on Deerhurst
Toronto-based Skyline International has received the go-ahead for a huge new mixed-use master-planned community that will significantly raise the profile of what is already recognized as a world-class...
View ArticleNorthwest Ontario projects score funding
TORONTO—The province of Ontario has announced funding for four tourism-based projects in northwest Ontario worth a total of $356,000 that will see the recipients expand facilities and in three cases...
View ArticleCall for submissions for 2016 National Urban Design Awards
OTTAWA—The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects have issued the call for submissions for the 2016 National Urban...
View ArticleSettlement reached in Gingrich Woodcraft dispute
TORONTO—Unifor has announced that a settlement was reached at the Ontario Labour Relations Board for the “wrongfully terminated” employees of Gingrich Woodcraft.
View ArticleCDAO releases 2015 Canadian election video series
With the federal election on the horizon, the Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) has released its 2015 Election Video Series, asking candidates from the four major parties to showcase...
View ArticleImmigration and productivity growth are key to maintaining our high standard...
After posting a gain of 1.1% for the period July 1, 2013 to June 30 2014, Statistics Canada has just reported that Canada’s population increased by a significantly slower 0.9% during the four quarters...
View ArticlePROCUREMENT PERSPECTIVES: Debate swirls over Kingston purchasing policy
On Oct. 6 I attended a council meeting at Kingston’s city hall to observe the awarding of a $15 million dollar contract for the city’s Princess Street Road reconstruction.
View ArticlePHOTO: Casey House Hospice
Construction progresses for the Casey House Hospice redevelopment in Toronto.
View ArticleHave fewer injuries resulted in lower WSIB premiums?
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) acknowledges significant improvements have been made in health care, recovery and return-to-work outcomes.
View ArticleNTCCC calls for prompt payment commitment
TORONTO—The National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada (NTCCC) is calling on all political parties this federal election to make a commitment and introduce prompt payment legislation, requiring all...
View ArticleIUOE Local 793 invests in pipeline training
OAKVILLE, ONT.—Local 793 of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) has made a considerable investment in a new pipeline training course, showing its commitment to the industry, business...
View ArticleCrews battle tight timeline with Muskoka airstrip resurfacing
The regional Muskoka Airport is a vital link to the District Municipality of Muskoka, Ont.
View ArticlePHOTO: Copeland Concrete
Concrete work continues on the Clare R. Copeland Transformer Station in Toronto.
View ArticleBIM users will benefit in the long run: CanBIM
CALGARY, ALTA.—The Canada BIM (Building Information Modeling) Council got down to the “Business of BIM” during its recent Calgary Regional Session and Technology Exhibition.
View ArticleGreen buildings deliver higher income and value: study
TORONTO —A recent study has shown that office buildings with green certification perform better on value and revenue scales than those without, reports the Journal of Portfolio Management in its...
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