An Extraordinary Portrait of the New Homes Market in America’s 12 Largest...
Part 1 of this Economy at a Glance examined annual average housing permits/starts according to three categories – ‘total’, ‘single-family’ and ‘multi-family’ – in the 12 largest (by population) U.S....
View ArticleTwo Leading Economic Indicators Now Confuse as much as Clarify
The deep drop in the global price of oil is playing havoc with the ability of economists to interpret the latest statistical data.
View ArticleWhat Sets the U.S. Apart?
Once again, I’m pleased to announce the Dow Jones Industrials (DJI) average and the Standard and Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) index established new record highs in the latest month.
View ArticleMetrolinx rail expansion sets down track for future needs
Metrolinx is in the process of developing an ambitious plan which will leverage current investment in transportation infrastructure to transform the existing transit system into an all-day regional...
View ArticlePHOTO: Hotel at The Ex
Construction is ongoing at Exhibition Place for the new Hotel X Toronto in Toronto, Ont.
View ArticleOntario municipal EA needs overhaul: report
A report examining Ontario’s municipal class environmental assessment (MCEA) system states the process is in need of an overhaul and should follow examples set by other jurisdictions in order to speed...
View ArticleOntario safety revamp not just about regulations
During his time as Ontario’s first Chief Prevention Officer George Gritziotis recalls a four-month span where 11 people died as a result of falls from heights.
View ArticlePHOTO: Phase Two Facade
Exterior work continues on the River City West Don Lands Phase Two condominiums in Toronto, Ont.
View ArticleFirst phase of Massey Hall reno underway
TORONTO—The first phase of a $135-million, seven-year plan to revamp Toronto’s iconic Massey Hall is underway.
View ArticleOntario among provinces to receive economic boost: CBoC
Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba are forecast to be the provinces with the best economic performance in Canada this year, due to the collapse in oil prices and changing business environment in...
View ArticleStakeholders essential to OCOT review: Dean
Tony Dean says as his review progresses he is dedicated to listening to interested stakeholders who wish to provide their input on certain aspects of the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) since their...
View ArticlePHOTO: IPD Project Progress
Work continues on the expansion and renovation of St. Jerome’s University in Waterloo, Ont.
View ArticleINDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES: Best and Final Offer (BAFO) or how I learned to bid...
In a recent column in the DCN, it was suggested that the BAFO (Best and Final Offer) is a procurement tool that owners should consider using.
View ArticleCONSTRUCTION CORNER: The Hyperloop — science fiction or reality?
When American entrepreneur Elon Musk first mused aloud about a transportation system that would whisk passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in half an hour, he touched off a frenzy of...
View ArticleSmall contractors core to new COCA chair
Gary Van Bolderen, the new chair of the Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA), has started his term by focusing on several important policy issues that face small contractors in the...
View ArticlePHOTO: Rising Residences
Construction is moving along at 200 Bloor St. W. for the Exhibit Private Residences Inc. condominiums in Toronto, Ont.
View ArticleScience friction: MTO examines fine aggregates in concrete
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has developed significant expertise in assessing the frictional qualities of coarse aggregate in hot mix asphalt pavement.
View ArticleHabitat for Humanity provided with more than $27,000 worth of tools
MISSISSAUGA, ONT.—Habitat for Humanity Canada will have all the tools of the trade necessary to continue building homes for families thanks to CN Rail’s participation in the DEWALT C.O.R.E. program.
View ArticleTop 10 largest construction project starts in Canada - January 2015
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Canada in January 2015.
View ArticleTrend lines of construction starts in Canada - January 2015
The accompanying chart shows the trend lines of construction starts in Canada as of January 2015.
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