Sunday, February 22, 2026
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…
Construction
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…
OAA and OGCA launch 2025 edition of Take-Over Procedures document
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) have released a new version of their co-authored OAA-OGCA Take-Over Procedures document. Also…
George Brown launches Master of Construction Management program
George Brown College announced it will officially become George Brown Polytechnic (GBP). A key highlight of this transformation is the launch of its Master of…
Feds need to move fast on trade-enabling infrastructure: KPMG survey
With the federal budget set to be unveiled next week, a recent KPMG in Canada survey reveals near-unanimous support to take immediate action on nation-building…
Tunnel boring machine for Montreal Blue Line extension arrives
The Blue Line Project Office announced the arrival of the tunnel boring machine at the Port of Montreal, marking a key milestone in the project’s…
Ontario and Webequie First Nation sign agreement to unlock the Ring of Fire
The Government of Ontarion announced it has signed a Community Partnership Agreement with Webequie First Nation that will unlock economic development and speed up all-seasons road…
Vancouver housing development showcases Step Code performance
Located on City-contributed land and co-delivered by public and non-profit partners, Sawmill Housing Development brings 337 permanently affordable homes to Vancouver: 220 non-profit rentals operated…
PowerCo begins construction on Canada’s largest EV battery plant in St. Thomas
The Government of Ontario and PowerCo Canada marked a major milestone in the construction of Volkswagen’s facility in St. Thomas, which is on track to…
EllisDon makes a groundbreaking return to the Sir Robert Peel Centre
In a full circle moment, EllisDon has broken ground on the Sir Robert Peel Centre Redevelopment Project, a facility originally constructed by EllisDon in the…
Latest Market Update from Infrastructure Ontario highlights $30B in project value
Infrastructure Ontario released its latest Market Update, listing 25 major projects in pre- and active procurement, totalling more than $30 billion in estimated design and construction costs. The…
Toronto, CreateTO breaks ground on new purpose-built rental project
The City of Toronto celebrated the start of construction of a new purpose-built rental project in midtown Toronto. This development, a strategic partnership between the…
CIQS economists want reforms to address funding for nation-building projects
Canada’s construction economists are calling attention to oversights by the federal government, highlighting the pressing need for reforms to address the Canadian housing crisis and…
ACEC celebrates the best of engineering consulting at national awards gala
Canada’s consulting engineering industry honoured its best and brightest tonight at the inaugural 2025 ACEC National Awards Gala, celebrating community-changing projects that will have a…
Canadian construction industry initiative aims to reduce emissions from jobsites
Nine of Canada’s largest general contractors—Aecon, Bird, Chandos, EllisDon, Graham, Ledcor, Multiplex, PCL, and Pomerleau—have partnered with The Transition Accelerator to release a report that…
Final testing complete on Finch West LRT
The Government Ontario and Metrolinx announced that Revenue Service Demonstration (RSD) for the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) has been completed. With the final…
Canada Life Place marks expansion milestone with topping off ceremony
Canada Life Place announcde the successful topping off in the next step of its Elevation Project, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its…
CSA Group releases first highway bridge design code in Canada
CSA Group has released the first bridge design code in Canada to provide engineers with guidance on designing for future risks of climate change. CSA…
Contract awarded for construction of Chatham-Kent Community Hub
Chatham-Kent Council has officially approved the award for the construction of the new Chatham-Kent Community Hub, marking a major milestone in one of the most…