Quebec airport owner jumps into $277 million build
The biggest expansion in the history of Quebec’s City’s Jean Lesage International Airport is being tackled using a unique project-management ‘org’ chart that sees a number of the private sector owner’s...
View ArticleSNC-Lavalin moves to "next stage" with new chief financial officer
MONTREAL—SNC-Lavalin has promoted one of its executives to be chief financial officer (CFO), replacing Alain-Pierre Raynaud, as the construction and engineering company moves to the “next stage” of its...
View ArticleSecond phase of Ontario’s renewable procurement open
TORONTO—The province continues its efforts to build a clean energy future by launching the second phase of the competitive Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) process.
View ArticleTwo workers killed after Amtrak train hits backhoe
CHESTER, PA.—An Amtrak train struck a piece of construction equipment just south of Philadelphia Sunday, April 3 causing a derailment, killing two Amtrak workers and sending more than 30 passengers to...
View ArticleMetrolinx upgrades to Square One complete
TORONTO—Metrolinx has completed $6.5 million worth of upgrades and improvements to the Square One bus terminal making it easier for customers to access its services.
View ArticlePHOTO: Breathing new life into Dartmouth Sportsplex
Roofing work continues on the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension at the York University station in Toronto.
View ArticleBreathing new life into Dartmouth Sportsplex
A $23 million project designed to breathe new life into an aging recreation facility in the city of Dartmouth, N.S. is being undertaken by the Halifax Regional Municipality.
View ArticleOntario PCs demand inquiry into Liberal fundraising practices
TORONTO—The Progressive Conservatives are demanding a commission of inquiry into the fundraising practices of Ontario’s governing Liberals, similar to Quebec’s Charbonneau commission.
View ArticleArcheologists race to preserve Mayan history
MEXICO CITY—Mexican archeologists are racing to keep up with development in the Yucatan peninsula, as suburbs of the colonial city of Merida swallow Maya settlements.
View ArticleReport paints grim picture of Canada’s coast guard fleet
OTTAWA—A report done for Transport Canada and quietly tabled in the House of Commons, paints a grim portrait of the country's coast guard fleet, saying it is understaffed, desperately in need of new...
View ArticleSochi stadium slips back five months
MOSCOW—The official completion date of Sochi's stadium for the 2018 World Cup has slipped back five months to November, the second such delay for a Russian World Cup venue recently. Regional sports...
View ArticleU.S. Steel Canada Inc. fined $75,000
HAMILTON, ONT.—U.S. Steel Canada Inc. has been fined $75,000 after a worker lost consciousness and suffered fractures and burns after being caught and pinned by a hydraulic ram.
View ArticleConstruction jobs spike in 65 per cent of U.S. metro areas
ARLINGTON, VA.—Construction employment increased in 234 out of 358 metro areas in the U.S. in February compared with last year — 65 per cent — according to a new analysis of federal employment data...
View ArticleCampbell unveils new heat and power system
TORONTO—Guests were served hot local product on March 31 as Campbell Company of Canada and Toronto Hydro hosted dignitaries to celebrate the unveiling of a new $12 million Combine Heat and Power (CHP)...
View ArticleA Great Canada Jobs Report for March but Head Scratchers Galore
There’s going to be a lot of cheering about Canada’s March labour market numbers as reported by Statistics Canada. The latest Labour Force Survey shows a month-to-month pick-up in total employment of...
View ArticleDrawing up suitable construction specifications
The drawing up of suitable specifications for construction projects is one of the most difficult aspects of the purchasing assignment.
View ArticlePHOTO: Core Condo Concrete
A concrete bucket rises up at the Core Condos at 68 Shuter St. in Toronto.
View ArticleOntario skills competition Toronto bound
In a fully attended room at the Toronto Congress Centre, Skills Ontario, along with some special guests, made a big announcement declaring Toronto as the new home for the Ontario Technological Skills...
View ArticleRio Olympics not implicated in spreading scandal, says Paes
BRAZIL—Rio de Janeiro's preparations for South America's first Olympics have not been implicated in the spreading corruption scandal that grips Brazil, Mayor Eduardo Paes said last week.
View ArticleForeign buyers snatching up newer condos: CMHC report
TORONTO—Foreign buyers are more interested in snatching up newer condos in Toronto and Vancouver than older units, according to a new report from the federal housing agency.
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