
Canada’s Rail Transportation Future
I’m a hockey fan. This time of year, my favourite team has usually ended its season prematurely, yet again, and my attention turns to the…
I’m a hockey fan. This time of year, my favourite team has usually ended its season prematurely, yet again, and my attention turns to the…
On May 14, senior executives from throughout the Canadian public sector infrastructure landscape came together at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel to celebrate more…
By Jonathan Burbee In general, the purpose of government, at all levels, including publicly funded sectors such as health, education and crown corporations, is to…
By Brian Reid, Vasilis Pappas, Chris Petrucci and Chris Abtosway In construction, delayed payments can be devastating to contractors, suppliers, and overall project success. Recovering…
This year, Pomerleau completed the renovation of Gros Morne National Park’s Visitor Centre, which welcomes tens of thousands of visitors from around the world annually.…
Changes are needed to Canada’s immigration system to ensure the construction sector can respond to growth By Bill Ferriera Canada is building at a rate…
The founders of Chandos Construction wanted to create something different than the construction companies of the past. They even steered away from using a traditional…
By Vincent Davenport and Mark Gaglione In the ever-evolving landscape of construction, a silent revolution is underway, and it goes by the name of mass…
By Mark Douglas Wessel As the world was reminded by the Oscar winning movie Oppenheimer, nuclear power was first harnessed to produce atomic weapons toward…
Pomerleau is Collaborating with Indigenous Businesses Indigenous participation in the construction industry is an essential component of reconciliation. Pomerleau is focusing its efforts on building…
By John Allen In 2023 Canada invested around $36 billion in transportation infrastructure. This investment has grown substantially in recent years as provinces and municipalities…
In recognition of International Women’s Day ReNew Canada highlights just a few of the remarkable women in the Canadian construction industry Lisa Laronde Lisa Laronde,…
Indigenous equity participation in infrastructure is key to achieving net-zero and reconciliation Canada will not achieve Indigenous reconciliation or reach net-zero carbon emissions without Indigenous…
By Quentin Chiotti and David Van Vliet The 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was a landmark event that brought together 172 governments,…
By Jesse Gardner and Nicholas Reynolds Much has been written about the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R. v. Greater Sudbury (City), and its…
Recent advancements in geographic information system technology are streamlining workflows, minimizing risk, enhancing collaboration, and saving clients significant time and money throughout the construction lifecycle.…
By Mark Douglas Wessel On the world stage 145 countries have committed to net-zero targets, representing approximately 90 per cent of carbon emissions—half of which…
By John Nottage and Clément Boisselier While Canada’s population continues to grow, with the flow on effects to transportation and energy needs, the focus of…
By David Little and Charlene Hiller We were there The last few years have been tumultuous for the infrastructure industry. What was previously a market…
Creating an Inclusive Approach for the Road to Net Zero By Sagar Kancharla In a country dotted by hundreds of remote communities, it’s difficult to…
By Mark Douglas Wessel Question. Which G7 countries do NOT have a high-speed rail line? If you answered Canada, you are correct. Japan opened the…
While Building Information Modeling (BIM) continues to expand its reach, innovative technologies such as digital twinning and artificial intelligence (AI) applications hold out hope for…
By Brad Baumle Over the last year, a 100-metre gantry crane has taken shape and loomed over west Edmonton. Piece-by-piece, it hoists up giant concrete…
PCL’s Cheyanne Hammell is committed to encouraging women to explore careers in construction Growing up, Cheyanne Hammell, special projects manager with PCL Constructors Canada’s Toronto…