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| ALEX’S BLOG |

Reed Construction Data Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in Canada's economic environment. He also shares light-hearted reflections on life and current events.
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- Canada’s Construction Starts through November Demonstrate the Drop in Business Confidence (December 23, 2008)
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| PROJECT NEWS BRIEFS |
Updates on Canadian construction projects from Reed Construction Data’s research team. More 
- City of Thompson plans new water treatment plant (Dec 30, 2008)
- Quadrangle Architects begins working drawings for new phase of Downtown Markham development (Dec 16, 2008)
- Vanbots begins work on Thompson Rivers University’s House of Learning (Dec 16, 2008)
- Designs for new Corrections Canada office set to begin (Dec 15, 2008)
- Haastown Holdings ready to accept subtrade pricing for Waterscape phase one (Dec 15, 2008)
| INDUSTRY EVENTS |
January 13
Asbestos Training for Ontario Maintenance Workers One Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd. at the Pinchin Environmental Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:905-363-0678 Email:lhernandez@pinchin.com
January 14 - 15
OSSGA Operations, Health & Safety Environmental Seminar organized by Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (formerly Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario) at the Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel, Toronto, ON Tel:905-507-0711
January 15 - 17
AED 90th Annual Meeting & CONDEX organized by Associated Equipment Distributors at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA Tel:1-800-388-0650
January 18 - 21
NAPA's 54th Annual Meeting organized by National Asphalt Pavement Association at the Marriott Hotel & Marina, San Diego, CA Tel:1-888-HOT-MIXX
January 20 -21
BC Landscaping & Contractors Expo organized by Big Feats Event Management at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, BC Tel:1-888-570-0499
January 20 - 23
2009 International Builders' Show® at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort, Las Vegas, NV Tel:1-800-368-5242 Ext. 8111
January 23
Meet a Variety of Experts Presenting the Latest Green Energy Solutions for Cities, Business & Higher Ed organized by Green Energy Economy Center at the Live Online at www.GreenEnergyEconomyCtr.com, Boulder, CO Tel:303-281-9111 Email:SierraDall@GreenEnergyEconomyCtr.com
January 25 - 28
OSWCA 38th Annual Conference organized by Ontario Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association at the Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville, ON Tel:905-629-7766
January 26
Toronto Board of Trade 121st Annual Dinner organized by Conference Board of Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:416-366-6811
January 27 - 28
Northern Alberta Landscaping & Contractors Expo organized by Big Feats Event Management at the Northlands Agricom, Edmonton, AB Tel:1-888-570-0499
January 27 - 29
Hazards & Control of Mould in Buildings Three Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd. at the Pinchin Environmental Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:905-363-1335 Email:lhernandez@pinchin.com
January 28 - 30
HRPAO 2009 Annual Conference & Trade Show organized by Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Toronto, ON Tel:416-923-2324
February 3 - 4
Southern Alberta Landscaping & Contractors Expo organized by Big Feats Event Management at the Roundup Centre, Calgary, AB Tel:1-888-570-0499


