Sunday, July 6, 2025
Highway 2 over Trans-Canada Highway 1 project underway in Moose Jaw
The Government of Saskatchewan announced the recent start of an estimated $33.7 million project to raise the height of Highway 2 over Trans-Canada Highway 1…
Construction
Business leaders say it’s time for megaproject infrastructure: KMPG
According to a recent survey by KPMG LLP, momentum is building for a national energy-agnostic utility corridor as business leaders say it’s time for megaproject…
Three teams selected for RFP stage of SaskPoly trades and technology building
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that three teams are advancing to the next stage of procurement for the new Skilled Trades and Technology building for…
Canada’s construction industry launches national campaign ahead of federal election
Canada’s construction industry has launched a national campaign calling for action on infrastructure investment and development ahead of next month’s federal election. The Construction for…
Toronto Metropolitan University to start construction on Student Wellbeing Centre
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) announced that preparations are underway for construction of its Student Wellbeing Centre. The eight-storey facility, to be housed as part of…
2025 WIN Awards finalists announced
Over the past eleven years, the Women’s Infrastructure Network (WIN) Awards has stood at the forefront, championing and recognizing diversity and excellence across the infrastructure…
Canada and Quebec invest in sustainable wood construction projects
The Government of Canada announced a joint contribution of over $8.5 million for four projects that will promote green construction in Quebec, including the use…
Canada and City of Toronto collaborate to build more homes in Toronto
The federal government announced up to $2.55 billion in low-cost loans through the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP) to help the City of Toronto build…
General contracting firms launch Canadian Construction Safety Council
Canada’s leading general contractors have united to form the Canadian Construction Safety Council (CCSC), with a mission to elevate safety performance and establish innovative new industry…
GHD to investigate decarbonization pathways for industrial off-road equipment
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) awarded a contract to GHD to explore practical pathways to transition Canada’s industrial off-road equipment toward low-carbon and zero-emission…
CCA wraps up annual conference by handing out National Awards
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) held the National Awards ceremony on March 14, 2025, during its Annual Conference in Québec City (presented by Northbridge Insurance).…
Alberta planning to invest $8.5B in transportation infrastructure in Budget 2025
The Government of Alberta announced that if passed, Budget 2025 would invest more than $8.5 billion for the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors’ three-year…
Canada supports new wood construction technologies in British Columbia
The Government of Canada announced over $1.5 million in federal support for three projects focusing on the advancement of prefabricated wood construction in the province…
Charting the future at the 2025 Canadian Construction Conference
The future of the Canadian construction sector was always at the forefront of all discussions during the first day of sessions at the annual Canadian…
Feds announcement funding to build 767 new homes in Toronto
The federal government announced more than $365 million to build 767 new homes in Toronto. “Our Government is providing Canadians not only with safe, affordable…
Builder associations call for standardized municipal construction practices
Amid rising construction costs caused by Trump’s tariffs, three associations representing municipal builders are calling for standardized road-building specifications and procurement practices at the municipal…
OSSGA honours 2024 Industry Recognition Award winners
Each year, the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) recognizes the member companies that have gone above and beyond the call of duty with…
Amid risks and uncertainty, Ontario contractors remain confident: OCS
Ontario non-residential building contractors remain confident in continued business growth through 2025, despite an uncertain and sometimes tumultuous political landscape to start the year, the…
New partnership to grow and develop City of Edmonton’s downtown area
The City of Edmonton along with the Government of Alberta and OEG Sports and Entertainment (OEGSE) have joined together to accelerate the development of more…
Indigenous women break barriers in the trades, fill critical gaps in Alberta
As Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day shine a spotlight on the contributions of women in male-dominated industries, Trade Winds to Success is…
Skills Ontario celebrates International Women’s Day with event at Linamar
Skills Ontario looked to kickstart inspiring conversations among young women about career opportunities in the skilled trades with the return of its’ Celebration for International…
Independent review team selected to audit North Shore WWTP program
Metro Vancouver announced that the MWGK Independent Review Team has been selected to conduct the independent audit of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program.…
Mammoet awarded contract to help renovate Montreal’s Olympic stadium
Mammoet has won the contract to support Groupe Construction Pomerleau-Canam (GCPC) with the renovation of the new roof for Montreal’s Olympic stadium. GCPC is a…
Federal government invests in rebuilding public infrastructure in Lytton
Following the devastating 2021 fire, which destroyed 90 per cent of the structures in the Village of Lytton, the federal government is committed to supporting…