Thursday, May 1, 2025
Ring of Fire tramway system pegged at $840 million
KWG Resources Inc. has announced it has received an engineering and design services report on the cost of a tramway that would be built to…
New water source for Sechelt, B.C. gets go-ahead
After three years of studies, applications, ongoing work and discussions with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation, the provincial government and other local governments, the Sunshine Coast Regional…
Construction challenged by supply chain issues: ICBA survey
More than three-quarters of B.C. construction businesses are experiencing supply chain challenges, according to the results of a survey of Independent Contractors and Businesses Association…
Engineering contract awarded for Thornbury WWTP expansion
The Town of The Blue Mountains announced that the IBI Group has been awarded the engineering contract for the Thornbury Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion 1A.…
Government of Canada closes out first IPD project under budget and ahead of schedule
You always know the Canadian Armed Forces are marking a special occasion when one of its units marches its colours. That is exactly what happened…
Final steam generator lift for Bruce Power’s Unit 6 MCR complete
Bruce Power’s Unit 6 Major Component Replacement (MCR) reached another important milestone when the final of eight steam generators was lifted into place on December…
Construction underway on B.C.’s Highway 99 transit, cycling improvements
As part of British Columbia’s Highway 99 Tunnel Program, construction is underway on upgrades to the Highway 99 corridor to make transit more reliable and…
Windsor completes Phase 3 improvements to Cabana Road West
The City of Windsor announced the completion of the $13 million Phase 3 improvements of Cabana Road West, as well as to provide an update…
Calgary Event Centre project officially terminated
More than a year after an agreement was signed for the construction of the new Calgary Event Centre and arena, the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC)…
Development of EU transport infrastructure remains in the slow lane
In recent years, EU auditors have repeatedly highlighted various weaknesses affecting the delivery of large transport projects in the EU. How does the EU’s performance…
Matrix Solutions announces merger with Ecosystem Recovery Inc.
Canadian environmental consulting, water, and engineering design firm Matrix Solutions has announced a merger with Ontario-based Ecosystem Recovery Inc. (ERI). ERI specializes in helping clients…
Ontario invests $6M for winter roads in the Far North
The Ontario government is investing $6 million to help 31 remote First Nation communities and the Town of Moosonee build and maintain 3,170 kilometres of…
Alberta updates progress of public infrastructure projects
Alberta taxpayers are spending tens of billions of dollars on public infrastructure projects, including schools, health and capital maintenance and renewal, as part of Alberta’s…
Bird Construction awarded contract to build B.C. film studio
Bird Construction Inc. announced that it has been awarded a contract for construction of Lake City Studios by Lake City Industries Limited Partnership in Burnaby,…
SPONSORED: Helping increase confidence in modular construction
Modular buildings are not a new concept in the construction industry. Historically, preassembled modules provided a quick and affordable solution for fast-growing housing demands, expanded…
Ontario opens newly expanded Highway 69
The Ontario government opened a 14-kilometre expansion of Highway 69 in the French River area. “As we build Ontario, it’s critical that we continue to…
Construction to see robust growth and “New Age” risks post-Covid: AGCS
The global construction market is set for a sustained period of strong growth post-Covid-19, driven by government spending on infrastructure and the transition to a…
$19.2M in investments for B.C. drinking water and wastewater infrastructure
The governments of British Columbia and Canada announced more than $19.2 million in joint funding for four projects in British Columbia to support drinking water…
Metrolinx, IO and Crosslinx Transit Solutions settle COVID and technical claims
Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario are issuing the following release on the settlement on the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit project. Metrolinx president and CEO, Phil…
Bechtel selected as delivery partner for Metrolinx’ Ontario Line
Bechtel has been selected as the delivery partner for Metrolinx’ Ontario Line in Toronto, a vital part of plans to create a more connected regional…
Canada’s large buildings have a pathway to zero: CaGBC
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) released findings from a new study designed to supercharge deep carbon retrofit activity and accelerate the decarbonization of Canada’s…
PSPC awards contracts for construction of Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre
Dominic LeBlanc and the Ginette Petitpas Taylor, on behalf of the Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced a $23.6-million contract to Diamond…
DND awards $12.5M infrastructure greening contract at CFB Comox
The Department of National Defence awarded a new energy performance contract (EPC) to upgrade infrastructure at CFB Comox. A total of 105 facilities at the…
Hundreds of Alberta road and bridge projects completed in 2021
Approximately $1.5 billion was invested in 172 projects in the 2021 construction season, according to the Alberta government. “Albertans need and expect safe and efficient…