Thursday, May 8, 2025
Three new IPD projects in Western Canada for Bird
Bird Construction announced that it will participate in three Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) contracts in Western Canada with a combined value in excess of $150…
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OPG subsidiary to PowerON electric vehicle fleets
Ontario Power Generation’s new subsidiary, PowerON Energy Solutions, will provide electrification and charging infrastructure that enables municipal transit agencies and other corporate fleets to power…
RESCON encourages open conversation about mental health issues
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is supportive of Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) and is encouraging anyone in the construction industry with issues – whether…
Quebec company awarded water projects for First Nations
H2O Innovation Inc. announced that it has recently won a water reuse project in California, two First Nations projects in Canada and another small-scale one.…
New program to help advance opportunities for First Nations
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) announced the launch of its Sustaining Partners Program. The program furthers FNMPC’s ability to advance relationships between…
OPG awards Bird Construction initial contract for Clarington Campus
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has awarded Bird Construction Inc. the Engineering, procurement and construction contract for OPG’s Clarington Corporate Campus. OPG announced in 2019 it…
Southwest Calgary Ring Road opens
After five years of construction, one of the biggest infrastructure projects in Alberta’s history fully opens to traffic. The $1.42 billion, 31-kilometre Southwest Calgary Ring…
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…
Canadian firm enters partnership agreement for its low carbon concrete
CarbonCure Technologies has entered into a strategic partner agreement with Astec Industries, Inc. The Halifax-based company says it is experiencing unprecedented growth to fulfill the demand…
Investment needed to ready Canada’s infrastructure for climate change
A new report from the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices, Canada’s independent climate policy research institute, finds that climate change impacts could leave Canadians physically…
New TV show to feature Toronto tunnel boring machine
A new show this fall that will delve deep into the guts and bolts of the world’s most innovative, multi-million dollar machines will include a…
OGCA releases Guide to Construction and Design Technology
The Ontario General Contractors Association has released the OGCA Guide to Construction and Design Technology. The guide’s purpose is for general contractors to gain a…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and…
WorldGBC expands net zero carbon buildings commitment
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) announced an update to the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, expanding its scope to recognize enhanced leadership action in tackling…
OPG enables transition to electric ferries in Kingston area
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is helping lead the transition to transportation electrification – including two new electric ferries that recently arrived in Quebec City and…
EllisDon commits to setting science-based emissions reduction targets
The science is clear – we must reduce the impacts of climate change. Business as usual is no longer an option and it is critical…
B.C.’s Steveston Interchange procurement moving forward
The Province of British Columbia is taking the next step forward in relieving traffic congestion around Steveston Interchange by selecting three bidding teams to participate…
Global construction industry faces mounting climate change challenges
With the infrastructure boom set to fuel global economic growth over the next decade, the construction industry must address the mounting pressures associated with climate…
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…
CNL extends the operating life of research reactor by another 30 years
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) announced that it has safely completed a project to refuel the Royal Military College of Canada’s (RMC) SLOWPOKE-2 nuclear reactor. As…
Innovation in infrastructure requires collaboration: asset owners
A new white paper from Mott MacDonald in partnership with Sideways 6 indicated that the infrastructure industry can achieve more by working together, with an…
NS investing $33.5 million in three programs to improve roads
The government of Nova Scotia announced its commitment to double the Gravel Road Capital and Rural Impact Mitigation programs. Another $32.5 million in funding for…
Construction begins on UM’s Desautels Concert Hall
Construction of the stunning new Desautels Concert Hall, an innovative and unique performance venue for Winnipeg, was officially announced last night at a UM Homecoming event.…
Municipal leaders ready to work with new federal government
FCM President Joanne Vanderheyden issued the following statement at the conclusion of the September 20-24 online meeting of FCM’s Board of Directors, comprised of municipal leaders…