Entire executive board of LIUNA Local 183 acclaimed
TORONTO—LIUNA Local 183 states it is returning to stability with its entire executive board being elected by acclamation, returning for another four years of leadership.
View ArticleUrban Center Surprises in the Atlantic Coast and Great Lakes Regions
In two recent issues of the Economy at a Glance (EAAG), there were examinations of economic and construction indicators for the Southeast and Pacific Coast regions of the U.S.
View ArticleCOCA creates guide to deal with OCOT enforcement
In response to membership concerns, the Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) has created a best practices document to help ensure contractors are prepared for a visit from Ontario...
View ArticleINDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES: Personal political agendas time and again hurt transit...
From an engineering perspective, it is possible to build a subway under Queen Street and/or other east-west streets such as Adelaide, King or Wellington through the financial district.
View ArticleFinch West LRT procurement process to begin
The Ontario government is preparing to initiate the procurement process for the $1.2 billion Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Toronto, which will replace bus services along the Finch...
View ArticlePrehistoric horse bone a reason to rein in Site C dam, says tribe
PEACE RIVER VALLEY, B.C.—A 30,000-year-old prehistoric horse bone found in the Peace River Valley, B.C. has the Treaty 8 Tribal Association reiterating the importance of this area’s landscape, and why...
View ArticleLocal knowledge in bids make sense: IO
Local knowledge provisions in the bidding process for Ontario projects are just common sense and not a protectionist measure, according to Infrastructure Ontario’s (IO) executive vice-president and...
View ArticleBusiness development head for OIRCA set
TORONTO—The Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association (OIRCA) board of directors has appointed Richard Shanks to the newly created position of business development manager.
View ArticleBinding arbitration needed for Spadina subway dispute: OGCA
The Ontario General Contractors Association's (OGCA) president is calling for binding arbitration to resolve a construction dispute on the Spadina subway extension, which involves contractor claims...
View ArticlePHOTO: Perspective Progress
Exterior work continues on the Perspective Condominiums in Etobicoke, Ont.
View ArticleWorking alone safety requires diligence
John VanLenthe remembers an incident that occurred in Hamilton where a man was killed while working alone, despite being rigged up with several communication devices.
View ArticleCONSTRUCTION CORNER: Cement that "feels" in the works
A novel "smart" cement being developed for cementing oil or gas wells, could provide the construction industry with an improved way to monitor the health of most of the things it builds.
View ArticleHousing resale climbs in GTA during April
TORONTO—GTA REALTORS reported 11,303 housing resales during April, the highest sales figure recorded for the month of April marking a 17 per cent increase over last year.
View ArticleVIDEO: Traditional Cut Stone LTD
The art of stone carving has been around for centuries evolving over time.
View ArticleThe Alberta Election: Asking Dr. Phil’s Question
A cascade of miscalculations by Jim Prentice and his advisors has just ended 43 years of rule by the Progressive Conservative Party (the PCs) in Alberta.
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR:
To the Editor: I was disappointed to read a response by Patrick Dillon discussing his views towards a recent report examining compulsory certification and ratio requirements.
View Article$8.5-million inmate centre build begins
Construction has started on a 112-bed regional intermittent centre on the grounds of the Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre to address capacity issues, reduce contraband and improve safety for...
View ArticleINDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES: Break down labour mobility barriers in the Great Lakes...
Recently I had the privilege of representing the Ontario College of Trades (the College) at the inaugural Great Lakes Economic Forum in Chicago.
View ArticleSecond phase of Eglinton Crosstown project to be unveiled
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is preparing to enter the second phase of the $5.3 billion Eglinton Crosstown project this summer with the selection of the winning bidder and the release of more details...
View ArticlePHOTO: Beach Concrete
Workers rake freshly poured concrete for the Beach Hill Residences on Woodbine Avenue in Toronto, Ont.
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