Friday, February 13, 2026
ReNew Canada celebrates 15 years in infrastructure
October 5, 2020 marks the official 15th anniversary of ReNew Canada, the leading source of news and information for the public sector infrastructure industry. Fifteen…
skilled trades
Historic national strategy released for women in trades
In celebration of National Women’s History Month, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) is releasing a first-ever, National Strategy for Supporting Women in Trades (SWiT). In…
CCA initiatives to advance tech savvy, inclusive careers in construction
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA), in partnership with EllisDon, announced a new alliance with the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering to spark construction innovation…
Expansion of municipal infrastructure into Yukon’s Marshall Creek
The Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) are laying the ground for growth of their subdivision at Dakwäkäda with the expansion of municipal infrastructure to…
Cheryl Farrow appointed CEO of OACETT
The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO) with an extensive track record of executive…
Saskatchewan proceeds with distribution of transportation improvement funds
The Province of Saskatchewan recently announced the distribution of $70.3 million to municipal governments to assist with COVID-19 pandemic relief, as Saskatchewan’s portion of the…
Support for energy-efficient tech in Alberta’s construction sector
Joint funding of $6.3 million will create immediate and future jobs in Alberta for testing energy-efficient innovation and technology in the construction sector. Alberta Innovates…
Contract awarded to design and build Broadway Subway project
The contract to design and build the Broadway Subway was awarded to the Broadway Subway Project Corporation, an Acciona-Ghella joint venture. The new subway will…
Contract for Salmon Arm expansion awarded to B.C. firm
Construction will start this fall to expand the Trans-Canada Highway through Salmon Arm from two to four lanes and build a new Salmon River Bridge.…
New chair appointed for WorkSafeBC
Jeff Parr, a former deputy minister in multiple provincial governments, recently assumed the role of chair for the board of directors of WorkSafeBC, following a…
OPG awards manufacturing contract of $100 million
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is ensuring local businesses succeed during the COVID-19 pandemic by selecting Andritz Hydro Canada, based in Paris, Ontario for the large…
COVID-19 funding for First Nations colleges in Alberta
The Alberta government is providing new funds to help First Nations colleges overcome obstacles to ensure students benefit from online course delivery. The government will…
New building sector green recovery coalition in Ontario
A new initiative, Workforce 2030, was recently launched in Ontario by a coalition of employers, educators, and workers in the building sector coming together to…
Funding for renewal at Hinton Training Centre
Work will commence shortly on $3.8 million in updates to maintain the Hinton Training Centre, a world-class facility in Hinton, Alberta that develops and delivers…
New report reveals views on careers in electricity
Why do young people make up far less of the electricity workforce than other sectors? “Generation Impact: Future Workforce Perspectives,” the newest study from Electricity…
Funding boost for unemployed apprentices in Alberta
New financial support has been announced to help approximately 3,300 unemployed apprenticeships continue their training in Alberta. Eligible skilled trade apprentices under the Apprentice Training…
Calgary Ring Road passes construction milestones
The final construction contract for the West Calgary Ring Road project has been awarded to Calgary Safelink Partners for $277 million. Construction will commence this…
MOU signed for Indigenous collaboration on nuclear supply chain
The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) and Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate…
Ottawa seeks contractors for new landmark facility
The City of Ottawa has released a request for qualification (RFQ) for general contractors to pre-qualify for work on the new Ottawa Public Library-Library and…
Canada’s Building Trades Unions announces Sean Strickland as new director
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) announced today that Sean Strickland has joined the CBTU as the new executive director, effective July 6, 2020. “North America’s…
Alberta and Canada Infrastructure Bank sign MOU for the Calgary-Banff rail project
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to complete studies and due diligence…
SaskPower logistics warehouse complex to boost efficiency
SaskPower has approved construction of its Logistics Warehouse Complex project to proceed at its Global Transportation Hub. The facility is part of a long-term strategy…
Ryerson surveying construction industry on pre-project planning
The Ryerson Institute for Infrastructure Innovation (RIII) in Toronto, Ontario has been commissioned to undertake a study on the impact of pre-project investment and design…
Report warns of risks to Ontario infrastructure in post-pandemic recovery
Employment and tax revenues will take a staggering hit over the next decade unless governments work together to support municipal infrastructure investments, according to a…