Hat trick of issues in CCA federal pre-budget brief
When the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) submitted its annual pre-budget brief to the standing committee on finance, it addressed key issues related to business taxation, energy and the...
View ArticleWorking on the Edge
Work continues on the Minto WaterGarden condominiums at 7608 Yonge St. in Thornhill, Ont.
View ArticleMixed-Use Project Progress
Work is progressing for the Hullmark Corporate Centre in North York, Ont.
View ArticlePane after Pane
Window installation is underway on the X2 Condominiums in Toronto, Ont.
View ArticleRFP issued to conduct studies on new bridge for the St. Lawrence
A request for proposals has been issued for preparatory studies and writing of technical requirements for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence.
View ArticleOntario infrastructure needs further investment says premier
Increased investment is the cure to the province’s ailing infrastructure, according to Ontario’s Premier.
View ArticleCement manufacturers look to drive fuel creation
Cement factories could fuel fleets of diesel vehicles and heavy equipment at construction sites across Canada.
View ArticleGoldring at St. George
Construction is moving along on the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport at the University of Toronto St. George Campus.
View ArticleToronto's Canary District build still on track
As Toronto ramps up to host the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games, construction remains on track at the Canary District, a mixed-use development in the city’s West Don Lands that will initially serve as...
View ArticleOwen Sound plans wastewater upgrades
The City of Owen Sound will begin the search in early 2014 for a general contractor to do upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant.
View ArticleUp the Hill
A bucket of concrete gets hoisted up at the Yorkland at Heron’s Hill condominium project in North York, Ont.
View ArticleRenovation project addresses challenges
Renovating a prestigious research centre in the heart of downtown Toronto comes with challenges both inside and outside the building.
View ArticleeFracking looks to break through perceptions
Announce that your company will be “fracking” in their neighbourhood and residents will be on the lookout for drilling platforms and oil derricks.
View ArticleChallenges for the Gardiner run deep
If history teaches us anything, it’s that demolishing the Fred G. Gardiner Expressway will come with a host of attendant challenges far beyond mere engineering.
View ArticleNew home build pushes envelope in energy efficiency
A new, energy efficient house unveiled earlier this fall in the Niagara Region is setting the construction management and technology bar for Toronto-based home builder Great Gulf.
View ArticlePerimeter Highway set to receive $200-million facelift
A busy stretch of road that rings Winnipeg is going to be rebuilt under a $200 million makeover.
View ArticleLocal 793 helps fight cancer with donation
Local 793 of the International Union of Operating Engineers has donated $104,114 to the Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation cancer program.
View ArticleCrane mechanic recognized for life-saving efforts
Cedric LeBlanc of Ottawa, a crane mechanic and member of Local 793 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, was honoured recently for helping to save the life of a fellow operator.
View ArticlePolice plan to speak to operator following collapse
Brazilian police plan to talk Friday to the operator of the crane that collapsed this week and killed two workers at a stadium set to host the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament opener.
View ArticleUnexpected find delayed Montreal bus terminal
A funny thing happened while constructing a new bus transit hub near downtown Montreal.
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