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Work at the Casa condos on Charles Street East moves upward.

DJ Campbell crews construct the Casa

Construction manager DJ Campbell Construction Ltd. began the Casa for owner Cresford Development in spring 2007. Completion is expected in fall 2009. More

Early LEED advocates were ‘pioneers,’ ACEC president says

PATRICIA WILLIAMS

staff writer

Not all that long ago, green building proponents were viewed as “tree-hugging liberals” in some circles. But that is no longer the case, says Jeff Morrison, president of the Association of Canadian Engineering Companies. More

Expert urges developers to build goodwill, not just buildings

KELOWNA, B.C.

The public has been so bombarded with environmental doom and gloom that people are starting to tune out. More

Cinema in the Sewers

World of watermains offer fertile ground for horror-movie makers

PETER KENTER

correspondent

When movie-makers seek an otherworldly setting that’s close to home, they often choose water and wastewater conduits. Fantastic films take special delight in populating the water system with giant bugs and aliens, but the films have industry critics, notably Frank Zechner, executive director of the Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association. More

Video

Canadian economy heads south for the winter

In this eight-part video series, Scotiabank senior vice president and chief economist Dr. Warren Jestin addresses the audience at the CEO Breakfast during Construct Canada 2008. More

Lending their support at the project’s official ground-breaking are, left to right, Rich Kloosterman, General Contractor; Terry Fus, Director, Peterborough Construction Association; Cody Caldwell, seated; and Dave, Liz and Kevin Caldwell.

Peterborough Construction Association gives gift of independence

DENISE HOLTBY

editor, rcd digital media

In the spirit of the holiday season, dozens of members of the Peterborough Construction Association are braving freezing temperatures and blowing snow to provide the materials, services and even the labour to build an addition to the home of local resident Cody Caldwell. More

Jamaica cement plant to go ahead

KINGSTON, JAMAICA

Despite a global economic downturn and falling commodities prices, Canadian firm Cemcorp Cement is pressing ahead with plans to construct a US$200-million cement production plant and limestone quarry. More

Canada Steel Service Centre pleads guilty in warehouse crane accident

LONDON, ON

Canada Steel Service Centre Inc. pleaded guilty recently and was fined $92,500 after serious injuries were suffered by a young worker in their warehouse located at 25 Cuddy Boulevard in London, Ontario. More

Police probe death at York Street construction site

TORONTO

Police were investigating the death of a man at a high-rise construction site in downtown Toronto. More

Economic Snapshot — January 2, 2009

Inflation may look dead, but it’s probably just sleeping

By John Clinkard, Consulting Economist, CanaData

At first glance, the fact that the headline inflation rate in Canada declined from 2.5% to 2.0% suggests that inflationary pressure in Canada is cooling. More