Thursday, May 22, 2025
Fluid planning when building over water
Construction is always a dynamic process, but when the environment at the site is itself in motion, this takes on a new meaning. This is…
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New Highway 427 extension moves transportation plan forward
By Grant Cameron Four years ago, a small army of heavy equipment operators on backhoes and bulldozers began removing trees, shrubs, logs, fallen timber and…
SPONSORED: Helping municipalities mitigate flood risks and protect their communities
Over the last decade, flooding has become the costliest extreme weather disaster affecting Canadians. According to research by Intact Center on Climate Adaptation, the average…
As electric vehicle use increases, charging infrastructure will need to keep up
The introduction of new, more affordable, electric vehicle (EV) models has many Canadians seriously considering making the leap to electric. The vehicles are ready, but…
Centennial College’s A Block Expansion Project achieves zero carbon certification.
The Centennial College A Block Expansion Project is looking to be one of the first mass timber, net-zero carbon post secondary education facilities, and was…
Toronto’s Union Station Revitalization Project incorporates unique engineering
By Andrew Snook Toronto’s Union Station is a well-known landmark to both commuters in the Greater Toronto Area, as well as Canadians across the country.…
Innovative Infrastructure Standards
Developed away from the political arena, standards offer government and industry an objective option for addressing some of today’s most pressing issues. The diverse, consensus-based…
Water Infrastructure: One Size Does Not Fit All
For ReNew Canada’s recent Linear Water Infrastructure survey, engineers, and consultants from across the country weighed in to provide expert perspective on renewal options—mainly rehabilitation…
SPONSORED: Helping increase confidence in modular construction
Modular buildings are not a new concept in the construction industry. Historically, preassembled modules provided a quick and affordable solution for fast-growing housing demands, expanded…
Opening the Door to Fabric
New innovations have made fabric structures a solid choice for complex building projects. By Eric Donnay You have to walk before you can run. The…
Calgary Airport-Banff Passenger Rail project enters design phase
Partnership Proposal provides expertise and capital to develop the high frequency passenger rail service from Calgary Airport to Banff National Park for completion and operation…
Top100 Projects Preview
A look at the trends impacting megaproject development in Canada. Since 2006, ReNew Canada’s Top100 Projects Report has ranked Canada’s largest infrastructure projects based on…
Vancouver fire hall achieves zero carbon certification
Vancouver’s new Fire Hall 17 reflects the city’s design challenge to build a structure that meets the design certification requirements of the Canada Green Building…
Closing the Diversity Gap
How the infrastructure sector is cultivating a more diverse workforce. It is imperative that the leading decision makers in the industry are representative of the…
Exceeding Program Goals with Integrated Project Delivery
Construction projects and the key parties who carry them out are usually focused on the central challenges of budget and schedule, as well as crucial…
Indigenous Infrastructure
Advocating for an inclusive and secure future with AFN Director of Infrastructure, Irving LeBlanc. By Connie Vitello What are the unique challenges facing Indigenous infrastructure…
The Future is Hybrid
Using materials where they make the most sense. By Vincent Davenport and Mark Gaglione In Canada, mass timber construction is literally being taken to new…
Nuclear technology has a role to play in fighting climate change
Climate change was one of the biggest topics of discussion during the recent federal election and many believe the government should invest in clean energy…
Shipbuilding: Turning the Tide
The National Shipbuilding Strategy is driving a renaissance in Canada’s shipbuilding industry. By Carroll McCormick Fueled by federal government contracts to replace the Royal Canadian…
The Water Whisperer
Warren Brown is an advocate for Indigenous water infrastructure. By Evan Pilkington “Warren’s dedication to operator advocacy is recognized not only by his community of…
What comes next for Canadian infrastructure?
By Hunter Doubt and Jess Neilson Veteran political journalist Chantal Hébert may have delivered the most appropriate synopsis of last week’s federal election results by…
The Big Leak
Massive amounts of drinking water are wasted due to leaky pipes. By Tamer El-Diraby and Nadia Todorova The extensive underground labyrinth of pipes that routinely…
Cities need to boost resident knowledge of green infrastructure
“Green infrastructure” often comes up when talking about climate change. Problem is, few people know what it means. That’s according to new research led by Tenley…
Early Adopters
Building risk-reducing processes into construction contracts. Amidst the daunting choice of complex contracting forms and execution models facing project owners in today’s construction environment, one…