Friday, July 4, 2025
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…
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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…
Utilities: Digging Deeper
Managing utilities poses one of the largest risks in urban construction. By Richard Harris Beneath the ground or towering overhead, every urban centre has hidden…
Mass Timber: Shaping the Future
Mass timber projects are becoming a part of the everyday development landscape. By John Tenpenny With changes to the building code now allowing for taller…
Indigenous Megaprojects
Canada’s First Nations communities are forging new partnerships to build infrastructure. By John Tenpenny Many of Canada’s Indigenous communities are in need of new infrastructure,…
Reducing Embodied Emissions
Achieving net zero in Canada’s built environment. By Will Nash The materials that we use to shape the built environment are largely human produced—and it…
No Project Too Small
Quispamsis, NB Pursues Efficiency Wherever It Can Be Found By Zack Metcalfe Over the Christmas Holidays, when most Maritimers are battling the cold and dark…
Recommendations released for Canada’s First National Infrastructure Assessment
Recommendations have been released for Moving Forward on the National Infrastructure Assessment, which summarizes consultation findings to inform the National Infrastructure Assessment. The announcement was…
Electric Ferry A First For Island Airport
By Robert Poirier PortsToronto, owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is converting the airport’s Marilyn Bell I passenger/vehicle ferry to electric power.…
Asset Management: Lessons Learned
How Lethbridge County doubled down on its asset management. By Michael Bly Lethbridge County, Alberta, (population 10,061) started working on its asset management in 2018…
Asset Stewardship at TransLink
Value-based decision-making supports TransLink’s vision. By Llewellyn Fonseca Asset management is common in asset intensive industries, such as utilities, mining, oil and gas, municipalities, and…
Renewing Water Infrastructure
Survey says environmental considerations are a major factor for asset renewal strategies in Canada. By Simran Chattha and Connie Vitello In this second part of…
The Digital Age of Construction
Technology is moving infrastructure projects forward. By John Tenpenny Technology is transforming the way Canadians do business. While the pace of change has accelerated and…
Prepare For the Worst, Hope For the Best
By Glenn Miller Cyber security is finally emerging as a priority for municipalities. Since the onset of the pandemic, thousands of Canadians have been forced…
Making Big Moves
How Catherine McKenna is constructing a cleaner, more inclusive Canada. By Connie Vitello Catherine McKenna presented a confident keynote address at our Top100 Projects event…
Power Forward
Nova Scotia town pairs renewable power with world class battery storage. By Zack Metcalfe In the global rush for renewable power, Berwick, Nova Scotia, has…
Getting off the Roller Coaster
Canada Launches Engagement for First National Infrastructure Assessment By John Allen When it comes to infrastructure, announcements of billions of dollars for new transit lines…
Renewing Water Infrastructure
Solutions coming down the pipe to help address asset renewal. By Simran Chattha and Connie Vitello The construction of water infrastructure across the country has…
Municipal Project Bundling
An effective way to accelerate infrastructure delivery? By Andy Manahan Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, municipal finances are tight and even with funding support from…