New resource projects could lift New Brunswick economy
The construction of five proposed energy and mining projects in New Brunswick could provide a boost to the economy, which is currently experiencing a decline in investment and a period of stagnation,...
View ArticlePHOTO: Perspective Project
Construction is moving up at the Perspective Condominiums in Etobicoke, Ont.
View ArticleIO selects Project Management Service Providers
TORONTO — MHPM Project Managers Inc. and SNC Lavalin O&M have been selected as the Project Management Service Providers (PMSPs) to deliver construction projects for provincially-owned and leased...
View ArticleSNC-Lavalin awarded GTAA contract
MONTREAL — SNC-Lavalin has been awarded a five-year contract by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) for operations and maintenance of its cogeneration and central utilities plant.
View ArticlePHOTO: Formwork Team
Workers assist a section at the Madison on Eglinton condominium project in Toronto, Ont.
View ArticleRoad maintenance outlook enhanced by RWIS stations
A new steel tower in northwest Caledon symbolizes efforts by Peel Region and other municipalities to build road weather information system (RWIS) stations that manage road maintenance, dispatch...
View ArticleConnecting the dots for apprenticeship success
The latest report released by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) aims to connect information for apprenticeship stakeholders across the country.
View ArticleOmar Gandhi Architect Inc. wins 2014 Prix de Rome
OTTAWA — Omar Gandhi Architect Inc. of Halifax has won the Canada Council 2014 Prix de Rome prize.
View ArticleThree teams prequalify for Viva BRT expansion
YORK REGION, ONT. — Three teams have been prequalified to design, build and finance the next phase of York Viva Bus Rapid Transit (vivaNext) rapidways in Vaughan and Markham.
View ArticlePHOTO: Cut to Fit
A worker saws material for the Imperial Plaza Condominiums on St. Clair Avenue West in Toronto, Ont.
View ArticleFinishing up at the Office
Work is winding down at the GWL Building C new office at 7025 Langer Rd. in Mississauga, Ont.
View ArticleConstruction Corner: Combining sun and wind to create electricity
We are seeing more innovative ideas moving from the drawing board to the construction site, as we gradually come to the realization that our insatiable appetite for energy and water has landed us in an...
View ArticleAustralian firm buys mothballed LNG project
An Australian company is acquiring a mothballed liquefied natural gas (LNG) project on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, which includes an industrial-zoned site with project rights, approvals, storage...
View ArticleCan safety data analysis predict construction site injuries?
Companies have invested millions in software that attempts to analyze and predict the stock market or sales trends. So why can’t we develop software that can predict and prevent workplace injuries?
View ArticleProcurement Perspectives: Ethical Standards in Municipal Government Procurement
Issues have been brought to my attention with respect to ethical standards in municipal procurement. Some contractors feel that the rules are not fairly applied in the same way on every contract, as...
View ArticleUA and TransCanada prep for pipeline of projects
The North American pipefitters union and TransCanada Corporation have joined forces to launched a unique training program that will prepare workers for upcoming projects across Canada by teaching them...
View ArticleACEC adopt integrity and transparency policies
Acting in response to a task force recommendation, members of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) have adopted a statement of principles and policies pertaining to...
View ArticlePHOTO: Learning Centre
Work is ongoing for the new Student Learning Centre at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ont.
View ArticleACEC adopt integrity and transparency policies
Acting in response to a task force recommendation, members of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) have adopted a statement of principles and policies pertaining to...
View ArticleNew booklets aim to inform public on building and development impact
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) has released a series of booklets to highlight the economic impact of building and development in the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
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