Tag: construction
Mass Timber 2.0
The adoption of mass timber has been slow in Canada. There is a lack of knowledge of the material among project owners, zoning and...
Quebec announces record funding for school construction, expansion
The Government of Québec government has approved 128 school construction and expansion projects in the province, representing the largest education infrastructure investment in the...
Construction begins on new Paradise intermediate school
Construction has started on a new intermediate school in Paradise, Newfoundland. Anticipated to be completed by September 2021, the new school will be approximately...
Retaining employees in the skilled trades
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) released the results of a construction skilled trades survey conducted in the Greater Toronto Area during a...
Prompt payment legislation introduced in Nova Scotia
Proposed amendments to the Builders’ Lien Act in Nova Scotia will establish prompt payment rules so that contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in the construction...
Report released on highway construction camera pilot project
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has released the results of a pilot project that examined the effectiveness of camera technologies in construction zones....
Commentary: The what-ifs of SNC-Lavalin
For weeks now, ReNew Canada has avoided reporting on the news surrounding SNC-Lavalin (SNC) and the federal government. And for good reason. Much of...
Manitoba moving forward with Steinbach personal care home
Manitoba is moving forward with the construction of a new 143-bed personal care home in Steinbach to support those needing 24-hour supervision or nursing...
Contract awarded for new Bay Roberts primary school
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has awarded a contract to construct a new primary school in Bay Roberts to replace Coley’s Point Primary....
Craigen appointed President of PCL’s Eastern Canadian operations
PCL Construction has welcomed Todd Craigen to the role of president, Eastern Canadian Buildings and Civil Infrastructure, assuming responsibility for PCL’s operations extending from...