Thursday, August 14, 2025
The challenge of building infrastructure
We are in the midst of what is known as an election super cycle. Provincial elections in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia…
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P3s offer a proven path forward
By Derron Bain Canada’s infrastructure needs have reached a critical point. Bridges, hospitals, schools and transit systems are aging, while a rapidly increasing population drives…
A roadmap to cutting road construction emissions and costs
By Jean-Martin Croteau For a country as vast as Canada the road network is its circulatory system, connecting communities large and small. This is critical…
The path to strengthening Canada’s municipal infrastructure
The recent failure of a critical water transmission line in Calgary, which severely impacted the supply in city’s reservoirs and its ability to move water…
SPONSORED: Unlocking the potential of recycled building materials
Discover how Ontario can transform construction with Recycled Crushed Aggregates–saving taxpayer dollars, protecting the environment, and delivering high-quality infrastructure. Boarding a plane in Terminal 1…
Proactive Indigenous community engagement leads to better outcomes
When transportation agencies in Canada plan and design critical infrastructure systems, it’s vital for project owners to consult with the public and stakeholders who may…
The Long Line Bringing Light
By David McPherson The numbers tell the tale of this inspiring infrastructure success story three decades in the making: 17 remote communities, 24 First Nations,…
The expansion of Calgary’s BMO Centre highlights Alberta’s pioneering spirit
By Mark Cardwell When it comes to end-of-project team celebrations, Adam Paulitsch, principal architect at global design firm Populous, says convention centre hand overs usually…
Solving the Crisis: Crumbling Invisible Infrastructure
By Jordan Flemming Don’t let your eyes glaze over at the mention of infrastructure, think of it as the unsung hero of your daily life.…
Closing the labour gap in construction
Employing more than 1.6 million people and generating $150 billion of annual economic activity, construction accounts for 7.4 per cent of Canada’s GDP. However, a skilled…
Nuclear energy alone will not fuel an artificial intelligence boom
By Melissa Di Marco and Rabeh Ayari Recent announcements from Microsoft, Amazon and Google about investments in nuclear power may have you believe that energy…
Using IPD to construct a world-class wastewater treatment plant
By Mark Douglas Wessel As a founding member of Lean Design Construction Canada (LDCC), and recently retired director of engineering with ISL Engineering, Deon Wilner…
Harnessing the power of clean economy investment tax credits
By Brendan Sigalet, Geoff Stenger and Greg Johnson Over the past two and a half years, the Canadian government has proposed six different major investment…
New CEO leading the charge to expand Ontario’s electricity system
With the retirement of Mike Rencheck, Bruce Power announced the promotion of Eric Chassard to the position of president and CEO effective July 1, 2024.…
Unlocking the future of risk assessment with digital twins
By Elena Theodoropoulos Historically, the construction industry has been slow to adapt to digital change and innovation. This is despite demand for infrastructure skyrocketing due…
All the World’s a Stage: Canadian builders go international
MARCHES MOSSES—England, U.K. Biodiversity protection and restoration has become an important part of infrastructure development around the world. As we grow the volume of our…
A ‘Sponge City’ approach to flooding and climate resiliency
By Steven Peck and Shayna Stott A trip up to the observation deck of the CN tower would find tourists and locals marveling at the…
Basic Maintenance
If you’ve ever watched a home renovation show, then you’ve heard the line, “you’ll spend the most money on the things you can’t see.” Experts…
Empowering the next generation of female leaders
The Women’s Infrastructure Network (WIN) held its 10th Annual WIN Awards ceremony, honouring emerging and outstanding female leaders across the country. In total, 49 women…
The transition to net-zero includes building retrofits
By Mark Douglas Wessel A telling observation made by the World Economic Forum is that cities, where over half of the planet’s population now live, only…
P3s shine when it comes to social infrastructure
The more things change, the more they stay the same. When it comes to the need to build new public infrastructure—schools, hospitals, roads, etc.—that statement…
SPONSORED: YORK1: Leading the Way with 1FORALL™ for Sustainable Infrastructure
At YORK1, we take pride in being one of Canada’s leading providers of integrated environmental and infrastructure services. For decades, we’ve committed ourselves to delivering…
How local governments are evolving asset management and prioritizing resilience
By Aymone Agossou Local governments face numerous competing priorities when it comes to their infrastructure assets. Residents rely on services from infrastructure like community buildings,…
Archaeological Assessments for Infrastructure Projects
By Andrew Snook Ontario is constantly growing. And as Canada’s most populated province swells in population, additional infrastructure is needed—new schools, hospitals, roads, wastewater systems,…