Saturday, March 21, 2026
PEOPLE MOVES: MARCH
All the biggest hires, promotions and appointments in the Canadian public infrastructure sector. Anne McMullin is stepping down from her role as president and CEO…
National
Canadian Construction Association presents annual National Awards
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) held its annual National Awards ceremony on the final day of the 2026 CCA Annual Conference, held in San Diego,…
Feds announce $35B for infrastructure, defence in Canada’s North
The Government of Canada announced a new plan backed by over $40 billion, including more than $35 billion in federal investments to defend, build, and transform Canada’s…
CUSMA and technology highlight Day 2 at CCA conference
The U.S. tariffs and ongoing negotiations the CUSMA agreement have created uncertainty for Canada’s construction industry, particularly around material costs , and especially for steel…
Canadian Construction Association conference highlights relationships
The themes of nation building and building relationships ran through many of the sessions during the first day of the annual Canadian Construction Association conference…
Women’s Infrastructure Network names nominees for 2026 WIN Awards
Over the past 12 years, the Women’s Infrastructure Network (WIN) Awards has recognized excellence across the infrastructure sector. The 2026 WIN Awards include 52 nominees, named in…
Feds launch pair of funds to strengthen trade corridors and Arctic sovereignty
The Government of Canada announced the launch of the calls for proposals for both the $5 billion Trade Diversification Corridors Fund and the $1 billion…
Feds investing in project to increase the number of military housing units
The Government of Canada announced the launch of the second phase of Canada’s National Residential Housing Construction Program, a major expansion project that will see…
Accelerating the digital transformation of Canadian infrastructure delivery
Future of Infrastructure Group (FIG) and Arup announced the launch of a new white paper titled Unlocking Digital Twins in Canada. It outlines a path and…
Graham marks 100 years of building
Graham is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of building projects. “Reaching 100 years is something only a small number of companies…
Addressing the high cost of transit infrastructure
After years of delays and cost overruns, Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT finally opened to the public. This came on the heels of the opening of…
Climate-proofing infrastructure could save taxpayers billions every year
Climate change is already wreaking havoc on the country’s aging roads, bridges, storm sewers, and water treatment systems—but new research finds that by investing upfront…
Canada’s Mayors ask for federal infrastructure programs to move faster
Canada’s Big City Mayors are asking for federal infrastructure funding to move faster to enable key housing and infrastructure projects to advance this construction season.…
Build Canada Homes launches RFI on modern methods of construction
Build Canada Homes (BCH) has launched a Request for Information (RFI) to engage Canadian firms specializing in modern methods of construction (MMC)—including modular, panelized, and prefabricated systems.…
People Moves: January 2026
All the biggest hires, promotions and appointments in the Canadian public infrastructure sector. Joel Melanson has been appointed Director of Engineering, Design and Construction for…
Construction industry poised for growth amid policy shifts and cost pressures
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) released its winter edition of its Construction Quarterly Economic Insights (CQEI) report, showing a growth in construction GDP output of 1.3 per…
SiteMedia acquires STOREYS
SiteMedia, Canada’s leading platform for industrial and construction intelligence and ReNew Canada’s parent company, has announced the acquisition of STOREYS, the country’s premier digital destination for…
U of T researchers create first-ever tool to generate emissions budgets
From Toronto to Tokyo to Tijiuana, a new, open-source model created by U of T Engineering researchers provides — for the first time — construction-related greenhouse gas emissions budgets for…
Canada and FCM announce support for 80 community climate adaptation projects
The Government of Canada and the Canadian Federation of Muncipalities (FCM) announced a $7.1 million investment to support 80 climate adaptation projects across Canada. This…
Canada’s Top100 infrastructure projects surge to $343B in total investment
The 2026 Top100 Projects Report, published by ReNew Canada magazine, reveals that the total value of Canada’s largest public infrastructure projects has reached a staggering…
CBTU harmonizes national safety certification standards
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) and the Government of Ontario announced a collaborative effort to harmonize national safety standards for construction workers by adopting best practices…
Aecon Utilities completes acquisition of electrical contractor KPC
Aecon Group Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Aecon Utilities Group Inc. has completed the previously announced acquisition of K.P.C. Power Electrical Ltd. and K.P.C. Energy…
New program to establish mass timber training centres across Canada
As Canada’s construction industry evolves towards more sustainable and efficient building methods, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America (UBC) is training workers…
Registration now open for CCA’s 2026 Annual Conference
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) will welcome the construction sector to San Diego, California for the 2026 Annual Conference taking place March 10-13 at the Loews Coronado Bay…