Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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,…
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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…
A Virtual Recovery
How digital twins can help heal Canada’s healthcare system By Jean-Pierre Rivard Rising demand, tight budgets, aging population: our healthcare system is facing complex challenges.…
Shifting Gears on Highway 413
By Nadia Todorova Last year was a big year for infrastructure development in Ontario. In the GTA, the Ford government broke ground on constructing the…
Empathetic Engineering
Matt Pinder conveys his ambitious plans for active transportation transformation across the country By Connie Vitello Matt Pinder, a professional engineer with WSP Canada, is…
Paving the Way
Road building technologies attract young skilled workers to sector By Andrew Snook In our world of ever-changing and evolving technologies, it comes as no surprise…
SPONSORED: CSA Group standards help charge the move toward electric transportation
Electrification of transportation is critical for achieving Canada’s goals for greenhouse gas emissions reduction. With gas prices going up, more and more Canadians are exploring…
Workers traverse heights to complete hydro line replacement
If you happened to drive by OPG’s Sir Adam Beck generating stations this fall, you likely got a glimpse of a major project taking place…
Leading the Sustainability Charge
The path to net-zero includes sustainable materials and building performance standards The construction of sustainable, net-zero buildings will play a significant role in helping Canada…