Sunday, July 6, 2025
Blasting complete at QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion construction site
Build Nova Scotia announced that site preparation for the new QEII Halifax Infirmary acute care tower has moved to the next phase with blasting complete,…
Construction
Highway 1 bus lane construction begins between McKenzie, Colwood interchanges
The Government of British Columbia announced that major construction is underway on the Highway 1 bus-on-shoulder project, which will improve transit for people travelling between…
ACEC-BC hands out annual Awards for Engineering Excellence
Every day, consulting engineering firms across British Columbia deliver innovative, essential, and community-shaping projects. On May 23, the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies British Columbia…
Nova Scotia opens new long-term care home in Bedford
The Province of Nova Scotia announced that seniors now have more access to long-term care with 144 new, modern single rooms opening early at Moody…
Province of Ontario plans to require AEDs on construction sites
The government of Ontario announced it has introduced legislation that will, if passed, create safer workplaces for construction workers by requiring automatic external defibrillators (AEDs)…
Ontario announces the building of a new Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
The Government of Ontario announced it is beginning the process for the construction of a new Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. This new hospital will connect…
Construction of the new Weyburn General Hospital reaches 75% completion
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that construction of the new Weyburn General Hospital (WGH) is progressing on schedule, with the building envelope and exterior finishing…
Montreal Blue Line five future stations now under construction
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) announced that the five future stations for the Montreal Blue Line Extension are now under construction. Only a…
B.C. announces construction to begin on student housing at SFU – Burnaby
Students, staff and the surrounding community are one step closer to more on-campus supports at Simon Fraser University (SFU) – Burnaby as construction starts on a…
Ontario building a new hospital in Northumberland County
The Government of Ontario announced it is beginning the process for the construction of a new Campbellford Memorial Hospital. The hospital will connect more people…
CMHC loans to deliver 856 purpose-built rental homes in Toronto’s west end
Hazelview Investments has secured one of the largest Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)-insured loans ever issued under the MLI Select program. The funding will…
Bridge over Hwy. 400 in Vaughan reaches significant milestone
The City of Vaughan announced another significant milestone on the future bridge linking Canada Drive and America Avenue over Highway 400, with the successful installation…
Saskatoon Correctional Centre expansion reaches substantial completion
The Government of Saskatchewan has substantially completed the expansion of the Saskatoon Correctional Centre (SCC), with the centre scheduled to open this summer. The modern…
Industry welcomes provincial commitment to standardize municipal construction practices
The Government of Ontario has introduced the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 to help speed up the construction of new homes and…
Cranes arrive for Halifax Infirmary Expansion project
The Government of Nova Scotia announced a major milestone in the construction of the new, modern acute care tower will be reached this week as…
Ottawa Police Service marks major milestone in South Facility construction
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) hosted a topping-off recognition ceremony to celebrate the completion of the structural framework for its new South Facility — a…
Engineers examine performance of Recycled Crushed Aggregate in Ontario
As part of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) professional development series, engineers gathered to discuss how the increased use of Recycled Crushed Aggregates…
Edmonton thinks big as it kicks off 2025 construction season
The City of Edmonton is thinking big and building for the future. The City is creating new spaces, places and ways to connect across our…
Clarington celebrates the groundbreaking of the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre
Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster, members of Council, staff, and construction partners were joined with special guests from the Darlington Soccer Club to officially break ground…
Toronto Metropolitan University begins construction on Student Wellbeing Centre
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) officially broke ground to begin construction on its innovative new Student Wellbeing Centre. This addition to the downtown campus will consolidate the…
City of Toronto reports significant progress on infrastructure backlog
The City of Toronto released its 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan (AMP), that outlines how recent strategic actions to invest in infrastructure renewal are expected…
Ontario expanding Skills Development Fund by $1B over the next three years
The Government of Ontario announced it is expanding its Skills Development Fund (SDF) by nearly $1 billion over the next three years, for a total…
Construction begins on Calgary’s Rocky Ridge Athletic Park
The City of Calgary has officially launched construction on the Rocky Ridge Athletic Park, a $25.1 million investment that will expand recreational opportunities for residents…
ACEC-Ontario hosts annual Ontario Engineering Project Awards
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario (ACEC-Ontario) hosted its annual Ontario Engineering Project Awards (OEPA) on the evening of May 1st at the…