PHOTO: Living by the Waterfront
Work is moving up on the Jade Waterfront Condos in Etobicoke, Ont.
View ArticleFines for health and safety offences on the rise
Carissa Tanzola says there was a time when she could say with confidence that if a company was charged with failing to have a health and safety policy they would be fined in the area of $10,000 to...
View ArticleCONSTRUCTION CORNER: The push for net-zero by 2050
A couple of intriguing items have cropped up on my screen lately. Both were cause for hope — a rare commodity in these seemingly grim times.
View ArticleConstruction Lien Act review launched
TORONTO—The province has officially launched an expert review of the Construction Lien Act, which will include the examination of payment issues within the construction sector.
View ArticleWho Wins and Who Loses in Today’s Oil Price and Currency Turmoil? (Part 2)
Part 1 of this Economy at a Glance looked at the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ in Canada as a result of oil’s dramatic price drop and the plunge in value of the loonie.
View ArticlePan Am velodrome envelope a unique build
The new Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome is a world-class cycling facility that will be home to the Canadian cycling team and act as a recreational venue for many to enjoy years after the Games...
View ArticleToronto opens door to 24-hour roadbuilding
The City of Toronto is planning to undertake road construction on a 24-hour, seven days a week basis, in order to speed up completion and reduce traffic congestion, with the first projects scheduled...
View ArticleMEC gets approval for townhome build
TORONTO—Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) recently received final approval from the Ontario Municipal Board for the residential portion of its mixed-use development project at 784 Sheppard Avenue East.
View ArticleCFBA elections held
GUELPH, ONT.—The Canadian Farm Builders Association (CFBA) elected incoming president Dan Reymer and vice-president Bart Kanters to two-year terms at its recent annual general meeting and conference.
View ArticleHow Important is Foreign Trade to the U.S. and Canada?
Since much of the economic focus this year will be on oil prices and currency shifts, this Economy at a Glance presents several tables that provide background on U.S. and Canadian foreign trade.
View ArticleOntario lien act review experts welcomed by industry
No matter where industry leaders fall on prompt payment legislation, they are encouraged by the province’s announcement of an expert review of the Construction Lien Act, which will include the...
View ArticlePHOTO: Rebar Prep
A worker preps rebar for the Imperial Plaza Condominiums on St. Clair Avenue West in Toronto, Ont.
View ArticlePROCUREMENT PERSPECTIVES: The art of best and final offers
The best and final offers (BAFO) process has been around for many years and is seldom used. It is one possible technique which might be employed to enhance the position of a public authority in a...
View ArticleINDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES: Ontario can act on excess construction soil
Many infrastructure projects are underway across Southern Ontario. Construction crews are building and repairing rapid transit lines and roads, and extending and replacing old sewers and watermains.
View ArticleConstruction of second Stouffville track rolls forward
Metrolinx is moving forward with the construction of a second track on a five-kilometre section of GO Transit’s Stouffville to Union Station line, as Toronto city council adopts a motion to add...
View ArticlePHOTO: Complex Panels
Facade work progresses on the University of Waterloo’s new Science Teaching Complex in Waterloo, Ont.
View ArticleConstruction firms must embrace a culture of innovation to keep up, state...
For the construction industry to keep up with the rapid evolution in technology trends, owners and employers need to instill a culture of innovation within their companies, say experts.
View ArticleToronto’s Pan Am athletes’ village construction done
TORONTO—Construction of the CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes’ Village is now complete.
View ArticleORBA awards dished out during AGM
TORONTO—During the 88th Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) convention and annual general meeting, several awards and honours were handed out to those who have made a an impact within the...
View Article2015 CCA Conference in Texas explores new frontiers
OTTAWA — This year’s Canadian Construction Association (CCA) conference will offer attendees a unique opportunity to learn, network and enjoy new experiences with friends and colleagues from across...
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