Monday, May 4, 2026
Nova Scotia, Mi’kmaw seniors celebrate opening of new long-term care home
The Government of Nova Scotia announced a new 48-room home named Kiknu, a Mi’kmaw word meaning “our home,” in Eskasoni is the first in the…
Construction
Is our concrete infrastructure made to last?: uOttawa researcher explains
Concrete is often regarded as the backbone of our infrastructure. However, our seemingly indestructible infrastructure is currently facing major challenges. Professor Leandro Sanchez, an engineering…
JCCBI updates 2024 major works and deconstruction of Champlain Bridge
The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) presented the work that it will carry out in 2024 on the infrastructure under its responsibility. In…
Toronto celebrates start of construction of the new Etobicoke Civic Centre
The City of Toronto held a ground-breaking ceremony for the new Etobicoke Civic Centre at 3755 Bloor St. W. – a project that will mark…
AFN calls for urgent action to close the infrastructure gap by 2030
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN), in collaboration with industry experts and over 400 First Nations, released Closing the Infrastructure Gap by 2030 report.” The…
B.C. builders can now use mass timber in taller buildings
The Government of British Columbia announced it is adopting building-code changes to permit the use of expanded use of mass timber in taller buildings, such…
Groundbreaking for future home of the Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre
Trillium Health Partners (THP) and the Ontario Government marked a historic milestone in transforming the future of rehabilitation and complex care in Mississauga and West…
Ontario plans to expand use of mass timber construction up to 18 storeys
The Ontario Government announced it is expanding the use of advanced wood construction like mass timber. Currently, Ontario’s Building Code allows Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction…
Blue Jays unveil new 100 level seating bowl as part of multi-year renovations
The Toronto Blue Jays continue the renovation of Rogers Centre from a multi-purpose stadium into a ballpark-first venue, unveiling the reimagined 100 level seating bowl designed…
Federal government announces new $6B Housing Infrastructure Fund
The Government of Canada has announced the new $6 billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to help support the cost of building infrastructure that supports new…
Construction Month honours those who help build B.C.
BC’s 7th Annual Construction and Skilled Trades Month recognizes excellence across the industry in two areas of priority: culture change, and leadership. This year’s celebration…
Canada Infrastructure Bank launches Infrastructure for Housing Initiative
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) introduced its Infrastructure for Housing Initiative (IHI), designed to help address the infrastructure constraints which are limiting new housing construction.…
Ontario to invest $1.8B for housing-enabling infrastructure for municipalities
The Government of Ontario announced it is investing more than $1.8 billion in housing-enabling infrastructure funding to help build at least 1.5 million homes by…
Canadian Construction Association recognizes excellence with 2023 National Awards
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) held its National Awards ceremony in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The event was sponsored…
Calgary’s BMO Centre expansion project reaches substantial completion
After four years of dedicated construction efforts, Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and the Calgary Stampede are pleased to announce the substantial completion of the…
CCA welcomes Francis Roy as chair for upcoming 2024-26 term
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) announced that Francis Roy has been appointed Chair of the 2024-26 Board of Directors. Roy succeeds outgoing Board Chair, Brendan…
Annual OCS survey finds contractors are expecting more business growth in 2024
With an abundance of current work and more projects on the horizon, Ontario contractors are expecting 2024 to be a busy year, the Ontario Construction…
Canada announces $45.3M investment to upgrade facilities at CFB Edmonton
The Government of Canada announced a $45.3 million investment in infrastructure upgrades at 3 Canadian Division Support Base (CDSB) Edmonton. This energy performance contract (EPC)…
Whitby scores funding for its new, green and inclusive sports complex
The future Whitby Sports Complex will be an accessible, net-zero carbon facility after a federal investment of $25 million from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.…
Women in Construction: Workplace equity advocate Karen Dearlove
BC Centre for Women in the Trades’ (BCCWITT) Karen Dearlove has spent the last three years in the role of executive director, guiding the organization’s…
Women in Construction: Lisa Laronde
In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women in Construction Week, the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) is hosting an online webinar examining…
PCL takes home three Toronto Construction Association Awards
Recognized for professional excellence and outstanding contributions to the construction industry, PCL Constructors Canda Inc. (Toronto) took home three Best of the Best Awards for…
Nova Scotia funding new nurse training facility at Acadia University
The Government of Nova Scotia announced it is investing in a new state-of-the-art nurse training facility at Acadia University that will help educate more of…
Lafarge Canada completes full transition to greener cement in St-Constant Plant
Lafarge Canada announced the full transition of production from traditional general-use cement to OneCem, a greener product that results in significantly lower CO2 emissions, at…