Monday, May 12, 2025
New Alberta schools to start construction this summer
The Government of Alberta is moving forward with tender packages for the design and construction of four K-9 and one K-4 school projects that will…
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Work resumes on Highway 1 Illecillewaet project
Work has resumed on the Highway 1 Illecillewaet four-laning project following the winter shut down, with enhanced safety precautions in place for workers to minimize…
Alberta doubles funding for capital maintenance and renewal
The Government of Alberta is doubling the capital maintenance and renewal (CMR) funding in 2020-21 from $937 million to $1.9 billion by accelerating the capital…
Mulroney comments on Hamilton transportation report
Ontario Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney issued the following statement regarding the Hamilton Transportation Task Force Report: “I am pleased that we are one step…
CaGBC, RAIC attempt to address emission target shortfalls in building code
Recently, Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) sent a joint letter to National Research Council (NRC) and other…
Ontario allowing some construction to run 24 hours
In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, Ontario is extending construction hours for essential construction projects, like critical projects in the health care sector, to…
Industry calls for clean energy focused stimulus
On Friday, April 3, industry and non-profit leaders representing Canada’s clean energy sector—including renewable power, energy efficiency, cleantech, advanced biofuels and electric transportation—submitted an open…
OPG revises timeline for Unit 3 refurbishment
As OPG and its project partners work toward restarting the Unit 2 reactor at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, preparations have also been underway for…
Infrastructure builds continue in Ontario
Industry stakeholders from across the province are reacting to the decision by the Ontario government to shut down some types of construction work in the…
Senior leadership changes announced for the Canada Infrastructure Bank
The Government of Canada has announced changes in the leadership of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB). “We are still in the acute period of managing…
Erwin named HDR’s new Eastern Canada transportation lead
Tara Erwin has taken on a new role as HDR’s transportation lead for Eastern Canada. Working from the company’s Richmond Hill, Ontario office, Erwin will…
Op-Ed: Certainty could be the best infrastructure stimulus
Focusing on infrastructure spending is Chapter One in the economists’ playbook for stimulus in times of economic crisis and recovery. Large and small construction projects…
Op-Ed: World Water Day was an opportunity to highlight opportunities for Canada
World Water Day was held on March 22nd. At the time, advocates called on us to think of the two billion people around the world…
Coady named Executive Director of Pembina Institute
The board of directors of the Pembina Institute has announced that Linda Coady will assume the role of executive director. Coady brings extensive experience finding…
McBrearty named CNL President and CEO
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) has announced the appointment of Joe McBrearty as its new president and chief executive officer. McBrearty served as CNL’s chief operating…
AGAT Laboratories Ltd. acquires Access Analytical Laboratories Inc.
AGAT Laboratories Inc. has announced its acquisition of Calgary, Alberta-based Access Analytical Laboratories Inc. Access is an environmental analytical laboratory operating throughout Western Canada. A…
CBTU members donating protective gear to frontline workers
Canada’s Building Trades Unions has announced a partnership with Canada’s Federation of Nurses Unions to donate extra N-95 respirator masks and other protective equipment to…
Skills Ontario releases online student challenge
Skills Ontario is promoting the pursuit of careers in skilled trades and technologies to youth while at home with the release of a social media…
NaiKun wind project sold to Northland Power
NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell the NaiKun Offshore Wind Farm, located in the Hecate…
McNaughton issues statement on construction site safety
Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement regarding health and safety on construction sites: “The health and safety of…
OPG completes Unit 2 reactor construction
Ontario Power Generation (OPG), along with its project partners and vendors, have now completed construction on Darlington Nuclear Generating Station’s Unit 2 reactor. The unit…
B.C. provides update on Highway 4 improvement project
Construction continues on the Highway 4 Kennedy Hill Safety Improvement Project, with the project currently at 60 per cent complete. However, due to a variety…
Manitoba investing in community flood protection
Municipal Relations Minister Rochelle Squires and Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler that the Government of Manitoba will invest nearly $8 million to support more than 80…
Industry stakeholders concerned about worker safety
Construction industry and associations are expressing heightened concerns over the health and safety of crews still at work on sites across Ontario. “Safety has and…