Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Mod Squad
The mods are back. No, not the Vespa-riding, army coat wearing subculture featured in The Who’s rock opera Quadrophenia. Rather, the concept of modular construction—the…
News
Canada and Ontario sign a new agreement to accelerate major projects
Ontario and Canada have signed a cooperation agreement that will significantly streamline environmental approvals for major infrastructure and resource projects through a new ‘one project,…
$291M in investments for public transit improvements in Waterloo Region
The federal government, Ontario and the Region of Waterloo are investing more than $291 million through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program in nine projects for…
Nova Scotia releases $465M plan to invest in highways, bridges, ferries
The Government of Nova Scotia released the 2026-27 Five-Year Highway Improvement Plan, announcing the Province will invest an estimated $465 million in 2026-27 in major…
Federal government invests in new emergency services centre in Lytton
The Government of Canada announced that a new fire and emergency services centre will be built in the Village of Lytton following an investment of more than $23.1…
Ontario investing to upgrade Geraldton District Hospital
The Government of Ontario announced it is investing up to $500,000 to support Geraldton District Hospital’s early planning work to redevelop and renovate its first floor, connecting…
Companies prequalified for OPP Modernization Phase 3 Project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Ministry of the Solicitor General have prequalified three companies to design, build, and finance and one regional headquarters for part…
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…
Canadian Wood Council names 2025 Catherine Lalonde Scholarship recipients
The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) announced three recipients of the 2025 Catherine Lalonde Memorial Scholarship: Houman Ganjali (University of Northern British Columbia), Kalkidan Tesfaye Shewandagn…
Construction approaching completion on Saskatoon’s new Urgent Care Centre
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that construction of the new Saskatoon Urgent Care Centre (UCC) continues to progress, nearing 70 per cent completion. The project…
Continuous improvement
By Jerry W. Dobrovolny Metro Vancouver, the regional district, has long delivered on some of the largest infrastructure projects in British Columbia—some you’ll know by…
Toronto Pearson selects Jacobs as owner’s representative for LIFT program
Jacobs has been selected as an owner’s representative by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) for the Toronto Pearson International Airport Long-Term Investments in Facilities…
Registration opens for inaugural Canadian Collaborative Contracts Conference
Infrastructure BC announced that registration is now open for its first-ever Canadian Collaborative Contracts Conference, taking place April 27–29, 2026, at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler…
USask-City of Saskatoon project aims to build winter-resistant roadways
When winter brings frigid temperatures, Canada’s infrastructure can take a hit. Now, a joint research project is looking for new ways and new materials to…
Province to explore solutions for Halifax peninsula traffic congestion
The Government of Nova Scotia, in collaboration with the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), is exploring solutions to manage congestion, improve safety and make travelling on…
Scarborough Busway to be completed in September 2026
Scarborough transit riders will be getting a dedicated bus corridor in 2026, with the announcement that construction of the Scarborough Busway will be accelerated, with…
Alberta completes Hwy. 40 Twinning project south of Grande Prairie
The Municipal District of Greenview and the County of Grande Prairie, with the support of the City of Grande Prairie, along with the Alberta Ministry…
First segment of high-speed rail network will run between Ottawa and Montreal
The Government of Canada announced that the first segment of the Alto high-speed rail network will run between Ottawa and Montreal. Confirming this segment as…
Arcadis selected to design TMU’s new 21-storey Bond Street Residence
Arcadis has been selected by Cedar Podium Investment Management as Design Architect and Architect of Record for Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) new 21-storey, purpose-built student…
Design-build team selected to deliver Brantford’s new sports centre
The City of Brantford officially approved the design and construction of the City’s new Sports and Entertainment Centre (SEC). Stantec and Graham Construction have been selected to…
Manitoba Crown-Indigenous to lead Port of Churchill project
The Government of Manitoba announced the establishment of the Manitoba Crown–Indigenous Corporation (MCIC), a first-of-its-kind partnership that will lead major economic development and trade corridor…
Brampton celebrates progress on Embleton Community Centre
The City of Brampton celebrated continued progress on the Embleton Community Centre, recognizing key milestones that are brining the community facility closer to completion for residents of…
Ontario Tech launches railway engineering specialization program
As major rail initiatives ramp up across the country, there is an urgent need for a new generation of engineers to replace retiring professionals and…
Ontario issues RFP to build Hwy. 410 extension to connect with Hwy. 413
The Government of Ontario is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to design an extension of Highway 410 that will connect to the future Highway 413. “Our…