Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Ontario completes construction of Grand River Bridges
The Government of Ontario has completed construction of the Grand River bridges on Highway 401 in Kitchener and the rehabilitation of the King Street overpass…
Construction
Province invests $2.6M for new Skills Ontario trades and tech trucks
The Government of Ontario is investing $2.6 million in Skills Ontario to add two additional trades and tech trucks to their fleet, giving thousands of youth across…
YYC reopens West Runway after two-year $200M rebuild
Flights will soon be touching down again on the West Runway at YYC Calgary International Airport after a complete rebuild over two years. One of…
Toronto breaks ground on Canada’s largest co-op housing development in 30 years
The City of Toronto broke ground on City-owned land adjacent to Kennedy GO and TTC Station, that will deliver a total of 612 new homes including affordable and market rent-controlled co-operative…
Edmonton wraps up the 2025 construction season at new Blatchford Fire Station
The City of Edmonton wrapped up the 2025 construction season, delivering progress on more than 200 infrastructure projects across the city. “Edmonton is one of…
Infrastructure BC publishes Fall 2025 BC Major Infrastructure Projects Brochure
Infrastructure BC announced the publication of its Fall 2025 BC Major Infrastructure Projects Brochure, a province-wide snapshot of significant public infrastructure projects. The brochure consolidates…
Labour crunch in construction sector threatens housing affordability: CBoC
Labour shortages in the residential construction sector are contributing to the rising cost of housing and increasing insurance claims costs, according to a report released…
Feds invests $36M to improve infrastructure and conserve Rideau Canal
Parks Canada announced $36.2 million for infrastructure investments in the conservation and renewal of heritage infrastructure at three locations along the Rideau Canal National Historic…
Brampton kicks off construction on Riverwalk Phase One
The City of Brampton officially kicked off construction on the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection Project, the first phase of the Riverwalk project. This marks a significant…
OSWCA marks successful Advocacy Day
The Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA) marked a successful Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park, meeting with Premier Doug Ford, Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister…
New report highlights need for action to retain women in the construction industry
The Ontario Building and Construction Tradeswomen (OBCT) has released the results of its 2025 Recruitment and Retention of Women in the Building Trades survey, revealing…
Guide offers recommendations for public owners to deliver infrastructure projects
The Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) has released its first Guide to Design and Construction Procurement Best Practices, a resource developed by leaders from…
Construction industry in Ottawa to push for continued action on infrastructure
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) made an announcement ahead of its largest Hill Day, bringing 115 delegates from across the construction sector to hold more…
Cowichan’s new hospital celebrates name, construction progress
The Government of British Columbia announced that as part of ongoing work to incorporate Indigenous perspectives into healing, the new Cowichan hospital will carry a Hul’q’umi’num’…
A modular partnership launches to build affordable homes in Windsor-Essex
Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex launched a new modular building program with a “groundbreaking” event at the A-LINX manufacturing facility in Oldcastle, Ont., marking another step forward…
H2H receives federal funding to support veterans’ pathways to the skilled trades
Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) announced new funding support from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to strengthen career transition opportunities for Veterans, Reservists, Cadets, and military family…
City of Regina begins construction on Fire Station No. 8
The City of Regina officially broke ground on Fire Station No. 8 with a sod-turning ceremony. Construction will officially begin next month, and the station will open in early 2027. “We are proud to announce the…
Work underway for major transportation improvements in City of Windsor
The Government of Ontario and the City of Windsor announced that work is underway on the Banwell Road and E.C. Row Expressway Interchange and Corridor…
Metro Vancouver Housing opens 85 new non-market rental homes in Surrey
Metro Vancouver, through Metro Vancouver Housing, and in partnership with the provincial and federal governments, has expanded its Kingston Gardens rental housing site in Surrey,…
Aspen Power Station project nears halfway point of construction
SaskPower announced that construction of the Aspen Power Station near Lanigan has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for local businesses. Including design and procurement,…
Cadillac Fairview breaks ground on first residential rental project in Calgary
Cadillac Fairview (CF) announced the launch of its inaugural residential rental project in Calgary, located on 61st Avenue. This pivotal development provides much-needed housing options in the Calgary market.…
Actual Media and SiteNews merge to launch SiteMedia
ReNew Canada’s parent company Actual Media Inc., the country’s trusted publisher of infrastructure and environment media, today announced a landmark merger with SiteNews, the digital-first publication…
Federal budget includes $115B investment for infrastructure projects
The federal government announced significant commitments to infrastructure, housing, and productivity in the its 2025 budget. “The global uncertainty we are facing demands bold action…
Inflationary pressures contributing to higher costs for BC construction industry
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has released its Fall 2025 Stat Pack, a semi-annual report that examines leading economic and labour conditions across British Columbia’s…