Saturday, August 2, 2025
Low Carbon Countdown is On
Canada’s new climate plan needs a consistent approach to net zero buildings By Ryan Zizzo Canada can make progress towards its climate goals while supporting…
IBI Group acquires Ontario-based Cole Engineering
IBI Group Inc. announced today that it has completed the purchase of the assets of southern Ontario-based Cole Engineering Group Ltd. Founded in 2003, Cole…
Broadway subway station designs open for public input
The Broadway Subway Project team is looking for people’s feedback on the proposed street-level features of each station. People are invited to see the draft…
Traversing the Fraser
Opened in 1959 to join the cities of Richmond and Delta in British Columbia, the George Massey Tunnel running under the Fraser River has long…
Sustainable finance gaining steam among issuers and investors
All but two per cent of Canadian issuers are already factoring sustainability into their activities, according to a new survey conducted by HSBC among issuers…
RFQ issued for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Infrastructure Ontario and Hamilton Health Sciences have issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for teams to design, build and finance the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital…
Report bolsters case for greater use of e-permitting in Ontario
A report created for the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) indicates there are many benefits associated with e-permitting systems, but Canada still has a…
TAC releases report on bicycle infrastructure safety
The continued growth of cycling in Canada is leading to the development of infrastructure that better serves the safety and mobility needs of cyclists. A…
B.C. names new Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
British Columbia Premier John Horgan has named Rob Fleming as the province’s new Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. Fleming was first election to the legislative…
Preliminary designs released for proposed King Victoria Transit Hub
The Region of Waterloo in Ontario recently released preliminary designs of its proposed new transit hub, to be located at the corner of King and…
The Bank’s new leadership
He may have been on the job for a little over seven days, but when we caught up with new Canada Infrastructure Bank CEO Ehren…
Examining P3s and alternative procurement models
The public-private partnership (P3) model for infrastructure delivery isn’t the only solution for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects in Canada, but it should be very seriously…
Building the Post-Pandemic Future
Risk was already one of the biggest issues facing infrastructure development in markets around the globe. And if procurement agencies weren’t addressing it then, they…
Commentary: The start-up CIB has reached commercial-scale
The past few years have seen a litany of news reports, opinion columns, and political rants and raves targeted at the perceived lack of action…
Infrastructure key pillar in Saskatchewan Party victory
The Saskatchewan Party has captured a fourth straight mandate, using its infrastructure successes as a pillar of its re-election platform. Coming off a term that…
Did infrastructure promises sway B.C. election?
For the second time in as many months, a former minority government has turned to a majority thanks to a snap election in the midst…
Infrastructure a key focus of Saskatchewan election
As the October 26th election draws near, issues regarding infrastructure and construction continue to make headlines in Saskatchewan. It has primarily been two different approaches…
B.C. battles over infrastructure
B.C. Premier John Horgan is sending British Columbians to the polls in the country’s second COVID-19 election, trying to secure the majority that he fell…
The North is waiting
By Barbara Fox Finally. It’s time to look at recovery. And as the whole of the Canadian economy looks to rebuild from the massive hit…
Substantial completion reached for Cortelucci Vaughan Hospital
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Mackenzie Health announced last month that the construction of the new hospital in Vaughan, Ontario, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital (known until…
Royal Inland Hospital reaches topping-off milestone
The Royal Inland Hospital Patient Care Tower Project in Kamloops has reached a significant milestone, bringing the hospital project another step closer to enhancing care…
New patient tower approved for UHNBC
People in Prince George will benefit from public healthcare in a modern medical setting, as the Province has approved the concept plan for a new…
Preferred proponent selected for Kicking Horse Canyon project
Following a competitive procurement process, a preferred proponent team has been chosen to design and construct Phase 4 of the Kicking Horse Canyon Project near…
Saskatchewan commits $47 million for new schools
Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant was joined by Parks, Culture and Sport Minister and Regina Gardiner Park MLA Gene Makowsky as well as…