Fleming College offers new construction engineering program
PETERBOROUGH, ONT. —A new program is being offered by Fleming College at the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre (KTTC) that will train students in the growing field of construction management.
View ArticleCanada Green Building Council pledges to battle climate change
OTTAWA—The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is making four new commitments to help fight back against climate change in Canada. The announcement was made as leaders from around the world gathered...
View ArticleConstruction executive sentenced in scheme
NEW YORK—A former Citigroup executive has been sentenced in connection with a kickback scheme.
View ArticleFuture bright for T.O. construction: panel
There may not be 180 cranes in Toronto’s skies anymore, and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation keeps warning of a high risk of correction for the city, but don’t expect the construction sector in...
View ArticleFive things you never want to do to permeable pavers: Sponsored Content
Permeable pavement offers designers a surface that permits the free flow of water through pavement, contrary to conventionally designed pavement, which conveys flow off the surface and into catch basins.
View ArticleLED lighting, some common myths: Sponsored Content
Dino Chantziaras of DDM Lighting, a specialty lighting design and installation contractor, notes that LED lighting continues to gain in popularity.
View ArticleA Diversity of Performances among U.S. Building Product Manufacturers
While U.S. national output and total employment have reached their previous peak levels, from before the Great Recession, and are now exploring new higher territory, construction activity is continuing...
View ArticleNovember Jobs Report a Sugar Cane Treat in U.S.; A Lump of Coal in Canada
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), acting as Santa Claus, delivered a delightful gift basket of treats in its last Employment Situation Report before the seasonal holidays.
View ArticleBurlington wastewater pipe enhancements underway
BURLINGTON, ONT.—As part of its region-wide basement flooding mitigation study, Halton Region is in the midst of improving wastewater pipes in homes that have experienced flooding.
View ArticleCCDC working towards standard contract for IPD
A task force of the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is drafting a standard contract for projects undertaken using the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model.
View ArticleINDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES: COR: The game-changing revenue driver of 2016
COR is becoming a major competitive advantage for ICI construction companies in Ontario, yet some are still slow to adopt it. In October, we reported that Metrolinx and the TTC will require COR for...
View ArticlePHOTO: Five Condos Façade
Work is approaching the top floor of the Five Condos at 5 St. Joseph St. in Toronto, Ont.
View ArticleCanada poised to lead in tall wood buildings
While Ontario's building code approved construction of wood-frame midrises up to six storeys as of January 2015, designers are already out the gate with taller structures in Canada.
View ArticleCall for entries for Toronto’s Canstruction design food drive
TORONTO—Toronto's 17th Annual Canstruction competition may not officially take shape until May, but organizers are already spreading the word, inviting teams of engineers, architects and designers to...
View ArticleSNC-Lavalin will renovate 19 disability offices
MONTREAL—SNC-Lavalin announced Dec. 1 that it has been awarded a major contract by Infrastructure Ontario for the modernization of 19 Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) offices.
View ArticleQuebec tech school to study glass, asphalt mix
MONTREAL—Several major Quebec players including the province's École de technologie supérieure (ETS) announced they have joined forces to support research into the integration of recycled glass into...
View ArticleContractor given leeway in St. Hubert demo
Typically, the average government contract leaves nothing to chance, spelling out just how, when and where the job must be completed.
View ArticlePROCUREMENT PERSPECTIVES: Ethical approaches to procurement
Without the highest level of ethical standards in government procurement, the entire system will break down. Municipalities must work to improve the way they conduct themselves in relation to giving...
View ArticleGuild Inn to be renovated for 2016 re-opening
TORONTO—Toronto historic landmark The Guild Inn will be undergoing a $20-million restoration over the next year with a 2016 re-opening planned.
View ArticleTeams shortlisted for Hwy. 427 expansion
TORONTO—Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) have shortlisted three teams to submit proposals to design, build, finance and maintain the Highway 427 expansion project,...
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