PHOTO: PACE PROGRESS
Exterior work continues at the Pace Condominiums on Dundas Street East in Toronto.
View ArticleAG calls for ‘better handle’ on infrastructure planning
Ontario's auditor general (AG) is calling on the Liberal government to "get a better handle" on the condition of the province's infrastructure in order to prioritize critical investments.
View ArticleNatural gas footprint expands in Louisiana with new facilities
NEW ORLEANS—Two companies are looking at building large facilities along the Mississippi River south of New Orleans where they can export natural gas to the world market, another sign of the expanding...
View ArticleThrone speech leaves unanswered questions: USW
TORONTO—The federal Liberal government's speech from the throne leaves much to be desired when it comes to opportunities for Canadian workers, particularly in industries like steel and forestry, United...
View ArticleAecom selected for new Toronto courthouse
TORONTO—Aecom Canada Ltd. has been selected as the planning, design and compliance (PDC) team for the new Toronto courthouse project.
View ArticleApplying lessons of midrise wood building from the West in Ontario
Builders in Ontario constructing five- to six-storey wood frame buildings, approved under the building code in January 2015, would be wise to review the experiences of their counterparts on the West...
View ArticlePHOTO: Private Residence Peek
Façade work progresses on the Exhibit Private Residences Inc. condominiums at 200 Bloor St. W. in Toronto, Ont.
View ArticleFatal accident spurs new drill rig regulations
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour is implementing aggressive new safety and training regulations for drill rig operators in hopes of ensuring a tragic accident like the one that killed a promising young...
View Article$715-million natural gas facility given green light
CALGARY—Construction of the $715-million Tower natural gas procession complex in northeastern British Columbia has received the green light from the Cutbank Ridge partnership formed by Encana and...
View Article$20 million invested to build charging stations
TORONTO—The provincial government is investing $20 million to build more public charging stations for electric vehicles.
View ArticlePROCUREMENT PERSPECTIVES: Reaching a mutually advantageous agreement
A great deal of my time is spent with contractors and municipalities trying to resolve conflicts related to work in progress, as well as contract issues.
View ArticleConcrete repairs can stand the test of time
Members of the Building and Concrete Restoration Association delivered what might be considered an adaptation of the "pay me now or pay me later" concept during the recent Construct Canada conference.
View ArticleTension membrane tech for London detention centre
Construction is nearing the home stretch on an $8.5 million regional intermittent centre in London, Ont. that incorporates a tensioned membrane structure — a first on such a facility in the province.
View ArticlePQ seeking answers after different opinions surface in corruption inquiry
QUEBEC—The Parti Quebecois wants to shed light on what really prompted a difference of opinion between the co-authors of the report into the province's corruption-riddled construction industry.
View ArticleOnline portal to address labour market needs for engineers
OTTAWA—A new online portal is being developed by Engineers Canada and the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) to address labour market needs facing the engineering profession in...
View ArticleCarpenters’ applaud Tory’s City Building Fund
TORONTO—The Carpenters' District Council (CDC) of Ontario is in full support of Toronto Mayor John Tory's proposal of a City Building Fund.
View Article$90-million upgrade approved for Jacksonville, Fla. stadium
JACKSONVILLE, FLA.—The Jacksonville City Council has approved a $90 million project to upgrade EverBank Field.
View ArticlePHOTO: Cranes of York
Construction is moving up on York Street for the Ten York Condominiums in Toronto, Ont.
View ArticleLondon to overhaul its transit system
When it comes to rapid transit, why settle for either/or if you could have both?
View ArticleIOC approves cycling venues for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND—After months of negotiations, on Dec. 9 the IOC approved the cycling venues for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, including the cost-cutting move of indoor track events to a facility...
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