Thursday, June 12, 2025
Chandos CEO Sean Penn’s collaborative leadership style
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…
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Building with wood instead of concrete and steel
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…
Power Play: looking at nuclear energy to help achieve net-zero
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…
SPONSORED: Building Relationships and Infrastructure
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…
Tackling transit infrastructure project risk
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…
Women’s Work
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,…
A Seat at the Table
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…
The emergence of climate change adaptation in infrastructure planning
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,…
Court decision reveals risks associated with different project delivery models
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…
Advanced drone data collection enhances project quality
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.…
Backing up Canada’s drive to decarbonize the energy sector
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…
Building a sustainable future with the help of Envision
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…
Advancing regulatory tools for climate-resilient buildings
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…
Mapping the Energy Transition
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…
Opportunities and obstacles for Canada’s HFR Project
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…
Cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of construction
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…
Edmonton LRT line delivered with minimal disruptions
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…
Breaking Down Barriers
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…
Accounting for Infrastructure
Long-term financial planning for municipal governments By Arshad Akhtar Nothing happens until it’s funded. Long-term financial planning is increasingly becoming one of the most important…
Standing Tall: The New Ontario Court of Justice
How a high-rise courthouse was brought to life in the heart of downtown Toronto By Mark Cardwell Can justice be better served if it’s dispensed…
Highway 104: Built for and by Nova Scotians
By David McPherson “If you build it, they will come.” These whispered words Ray Kinsella hears in the middle of his Iowa cornfield in the…
SPONSORED: People, Places and DG Group
In today’s rapidly growing and evolving world, land development plays a crucial role in shaping the way we live as Canadians. For the past 40…
Advancing regulatory tools for climate-resilient buildings
By Selina Lee-Andersen Since the introduction of Canada’s first building energy code in 1997, there has been an increasing emphasis on improving energy efficiency in…
Shifting Gears: Canada’s Energy Transition
With the shift from fossil fuel to zero-carbon energy sources, Canada’s energy transition is in full swing. But what does this mean for municipalities, construction…