Archives for February 2005

• 2005-02-28—Construction projects ready to roll for B.C.’s 2010 Olympic Games
• 2005-02-28—LAKEVIEW PROGRESS
• 2005-02-28—Finning Q4 profit falls
• 2005-02-28—Stantec earnings climb by 51%
• 2005-02-28—WINDERMERE WORKER
• 2005-02-28—Municipalities get bigger share
• 2005-02-28—ACEC gives new budget thumbs up
• 2005-02-28—Dumb growth prevails
• 2005-02-28—Construction industry reacts to federal budget
• 2005-02-25—TransCanada plots power line to Vegas
• 2005-02-25—Lighting designer pans pot lights, promotes artistry
• 2005-02-25—Jump in business investment expected in 2005
• 2005-02-25—ELITE SITE
• 2005-02-25—Calgary boom nudges O&Y REIT profit into black
• 2005-02-25—Campaign launched for $4M care centre
• 2005-02-25—Rona reports fourth-quarter profit up 41%
• 2005-02-25—Report says Canada’s faceless foreign aid hurting reputation abroad
• 2005-02-25—Biovail plans $27.6M expansion of Manitoba plant
• 2005-02-25—When tools walk away
• 2005-02-25—Bentley still trying to broker deal
• 2005-02-24—Super-heated water holds key to $341M facility
• 2005-02-24—NUMBER ONE PROJECT
• 2005-02-24—Condo market boosts GTA new home sales
• 2005-02-24—U.S. commission backs Manitoba’s
• 2005-02-24—Speeders in construction zones
• 2005-02-24—Mandatory WSIB coverage for all onsite workers makes sense: Bentley
• 2005-02-24—$7.5M processing plant
• 2005-02-24—London Olympic bid officials promise fair tickets and a surplus
• 2005-02-24—Ontario sets new rules to limit growth
• 2005-02-24—CHILDREN’S CENTRE
• 2005-02-24—IOC visits New York City amid infighting over the biggest planned Olympic venue
• 2005-02-24—Pressure Pipe files suit over patents from
• 2005-02-23—Trizec Canada’s 2004 profit takes a hit
• 2005-02-23—B.C. apprenticeships booming
• 2005-02-23—Ottawa invests $9M in N.B. airport hangar
• 2005-02-23—Ottawa should offer low-cost infrastructure loans
• 2005-02-23—N.S. government to help fund construction of fossil centre
• 2005-02-23—No special deals for Olympic construction, B.C.’s economic development minister says
• 2005-02-23—What if company charter lapses before registering lien?
• 2005-02-23—Replacing aging watermains:
• 2005-02-23—Harris Steel raises dividend, names board director
• 2005-02-23—$218M health centre in North Bay breaks new ground in patient care
• 2005-02-22—‘Array of problems’ led to roof collapse at Paris airport
• 2005-02-22—Long-term investment needed to replace aging infrastructure, report says
• 2005-02-22—Ontario ICI construction to reach $10B for 2005
• 2005-02-22—RAIC offers to help lead Canada to a greener future
• 2005-02-22—Watermain breaks: Location, location, location
• 2005-02-22—Jannock reports sharp jump in profits for 2004
• 2005-02-22—Infrastructure needs becoming critical
• 2005-02-22—Larger the pipe, bigger the leak
• 2005-02-22—Construction convoy rumbles into Victoria in support of B.C. premier
• 2005-02-22—Joint venture hospital project off the ground
• 2005-02-21—Liberals want to get it right
• 2005-02-21—Lyreco building Kingston distribution facility
• 2005-02-21—Queen’s set for $24M power plant
• 2005-02-21—Architect melds function with humanism
• 2005-02-21—ABB back in black
• 2005-02-21—In support of OSWCA
• 2005-02-21—Lumber producers expect another strong year
• 2005-02-21—Chrysler near decision on $300M paint shop
• 2005-02-18—Ultramar plans $200M Quebec to Montreal pipeline
• 2005-02-18—Liberals blasted over $400M plan for Casino
• 2005-02-18—Canam unit wins bridge project
• 2005-02-18—HUMBERWOOD MANSIONS
• 2005-02-18—Bid to stop review of Red River floodway expansion fails
• 2005-02-18—Technology worth watching
• 2005-02-18—Charest security guard charged over construction site theft
• 2005-02-18—COCA will charge ahead in 2005
• 2005-02-18—Ghermezians
• 2005-02-18—U.S. housing starts highest in 20 years
• 2005-02-18—Cost of Wuskwatim dam swells to $886M
• 2005-02-18—Retrocom changes up how dealers
• 2005-02-18—Review training incentives to maximize effectiveness
• 2005-02-17—Imax tackles Amsterdam
• 2005-02-17—Halliburton completes
• 2005-02-17—Chiropractic college design epitomizes environmental sustainability
• 2005-02-16—Ottawa commits to Winnipeg floodway
• 2005-02-16—Trump defers to mayor, will include spire in design for $750M tower
• 2005-02-16—HEAVY LOAD
• 2005-02-16—Ontario roadbuilders asked to hire civil engineering undergraduates
• 2005-02-16—Greenbelt plan will restrict GTA aggregate supply
• 2005-02-16—Labour minister assures COCA health and safety remain priorty
• 2005-02-16—CCA, NRC study to gauge impact of expanding roads, highways on greenhouse gas emissions
• 2005-02-16—Consultant gives roadbuilders glimpse of future
• 2005-02-16—Employers, contractors face heftier fines
• 2005-02-16—Profit slips for ZCL Composites
• 2005-02-16—SMOOTH OPERATOR
• 2005-02-16—IWSSI partnership with PCL bodes well
• 2005-02-16—New rule complicates construction litigation
• 2005-02-15—House prices up in December
• 2005-02-15—Labour minister unveils Safety Edge
• 2005-02-15—Fix sewers, Ottawa residents say
• 2005-02-15—Minister pushes partnership
• 2005-02-15—Reading label relieves complexity of green building
• 2005-02-15—Slip in construction no threat
• 2005-02-15—New bill covers construction zone violations
• 2005-02-15—Stelco buyer will have to address $1.3B deficit in Ontario pension plan
• 2005-02-15—North Dakota ready to sue Manitoba over culvert deal
• 2005-02-15—PCL and sewer system firm join forces to push for infrastructure work Canada-wide
• 2005-02-15—Big Frock makes bold statement
• 2005-02-14—Builders repair Peterborough flood victims’ homes
• 2005-02-14—Chester Curve
• 2005-02-14—$10.8B Horizon oilsands project gets corporate green light
• 2005-02-14—Equipment theft crusader says owners must be more proactive
• 2005-02-14—Local 183 touts mandatory coverage for all workers on construction sites
• 2005-02-14—People & Companies
• 2005-02-14—TransCanada proposes $1.7B pipeline to Illinois
• 2005-02-14—$2.6B oilsands rail link plan under fire
• 2005-02-14—Arbitrator imposes gag order
• 2005-02-14—Canada to ask WTO for $4.1B in retaliation over softwood duties
• 2005-02-11—Toromont earnings up 9%
• 2005-02-11—LAKEVIEW UPGRADE
• 2005-02-11—'Clarification' limits pollution fines to MISA sector
• 2005-02-11—Italian designer Renzo Piano submits plan for art museum addition
• 2005-02-11—Morguard buys Calgary property
• 2005-02-11—N.S. blueberry giant gets $10M loan
• 2005-02-11—The successful contractor’s guide
• 2005-02-11—Bill C-45’s objective lost in translation
• 2005-02-11—Plan to rebuild tsunami ravaged Banda Aceh includes seawall
• 2005-02-11—ATRIUM PROJECT
• 2005-02-11—Despite higher revenue, Intrawest records $8M loss
• 2005-02-11—Environment ministry gets grilled by COCA
• 2005-02-11—Payroll outsourcing solutions
• 2005-02-11—Plans for huge $1B U.S. Embassy
• 2005-02-10—RioCan buys three Quebec shopping centres
• 2005-02-10—Risk over SUE usage hot issue for contractors
• 2005-02-10—Building permits set all-time record in 2004, say StatsCan
• 2005-02-10—No slowdown in grievances for TCA’s contractor section
• 2005-02-10—Suspensions maker eyes
• 2005-02-10—New TCA chair has made construction his life’s work
• 2005-02-10—E-mail allegations force review of bid process
• 2005-02-10—SNC-Lavalin and partner win $543.8M Trans-Canada Highway contract in N.B.
• 2005-02-10—Steeplejack revenues sliced in half
• 2005-02-10—Aggregate shortage sparks debate over HPB
• 2005-02-10—Environment Canada says constructors need more education in
• 2005-02-10—FIRST LEED
• 2005-02-09—B.C. film company set to build five,
• 2005-02-09—UNIVERSITY PROJECT
• 2005-02-09—EnerNorth sells M&M Engineering
• 2005-02-09—Alberta consumers to pay entire $1.5B
• 2005-02-09—Injured Manitoba workers could get better coverage
• 2005-02-09—Turin Olympic Games still facing budget shortfall
• 2005-02-09—Nfld.’s newly won offshore royalty money drop in bucket for vast infrastructure needs
• 2005-02-09—Major challenges ahead, says new ORBA chief
• 2005-02-09—End of Chapter 11 means Trump may build new resort, upgrade others
• 2005-02-09—CCA chair outlines key priorities
• 2005-02-09—Environment Canada airs out emission plan for construction
• 2005-02-09—Become involved,
• 2005-02-08—Home construction won’t slow as much as feared — CMHC
• 2005-02-08—Proposed greenbelt plan already reducing land supply for homebuilders
• 2005-02-08—Residents forced to demolish homes over lead contamination
• 2005-02-08—Canada should consider new nuclear plants: IEA
• 2005-02-08—Toronto men face extradition to U.S. over metal scam
• 2005-02-08—TRIP says thanks, but gas tax not enough
• 2005-02-08—The turbocharged RRSP
• 2005-02-08—Is China’s economy really slowing down?
• 2005-02-08—Ottawa association takes stand on Bill 124
• 2005-02-08—Stronger dollar to slow output, profits and job growth in 2005, 2006: TD
• 2005-02-08—CARE FACILITY
• 2005-02-07—Proposed $192M water diversion project
• 2005-02-07—Scam artist wanted on Canada-wide warrant
• 2005-02-07—Developer knocks Ontario’s greenbelt plan
• 2005-02-07—Aecon subsidiary’s deals boost 2004 sales to 42M
• 2005-02-07—St. Lawrence Cement profits fall
• 2005-02-07—HHCA hands out health and safety awards
• 2005-02-07—Hamilton-Halton Construction Association inducts two contributors to its hall of fame
• 2005-02-07—ATLANTIS RISING
• 2005-02-07—Complaints prompt OAA to issue practice bulletins
• 2005-02-07—Online safety initiative aimed
• 2005-02-04—Pipeline giant Enbridge can afford to continue aggressive expansion
• 2005-02-04—TransCanada won’t back down from decades-old Alaska pipeline permits
• 2005-02-04—Tahera approved for water licence
• 2005-02-04—Labour leader tears a shard off political hides
• 2005-02-04—Gerdau Ameristeel to pay dividends
• 2005-02-04—Skanska fires head of U.S. building unit
• 2005-02-04—TBG plans glass pavilion in Eden-like setting
• 2005-02-04—Demographic trend for small biz owners bleak
• 2005-02-04—Ice Palace Hotel plans Kamloops, B.C. development
• 2005-02-04—Construction office software
• 2005-02-04—Quebec offers to help build assembly plant to woo Bombardier’s new jet production %u2014 report
• 2005-02-03—Niagara highway back to square one
• 2005-02-03—DeWalt tool sales power Black & Decker’s profit
• 2005-02-03—Closing coal plants will harm Ontario economy%u2014report
• 2005-02-03—Construction of giant sound stage to begin
• 2005-02-03—Provinces want Ottawa to dish out more for infrastructure, colleges, universities
• 2005-02-03—ACEC implores Ottawa to reinstate
• 2005-02-03—Dessau-Soprin to build large dam in Venezuela
• 2005-02-03—Kingston constructors support call for action on underground economy
• 2005-02-03—Taiga posts profit drop
• 2005-02-03—CRESCENT TOWN CREW
• 2005-02-03—Pullout fallout
• 2005-02-03—SNC-Lavalin counts on expertise to land water projects
• 2005-02-03—Government pressed for data to support greenbelt plan
• 2005-02-02—Manitoba to spend $40M to upgrade institution despite fierce opposition
• 2005-02-02—Insulation makers call on Canada to
• 2005-02-02—Erickson bio wins award
• 2005-02-02—Provinces clash over performance bonds
• 2005-02-02—$4B James Bay hydro project may give share of $310M to non-natives
• 2005-02-02—Design/construction consultant offers tips to prevent occupational burnout
• 2005-02-02—CEO’s concerns over Bill 124 grow as deadline approaches
• 2005-02-02—ROM PROJECT
• 2005-02-02—Norbord Inc. profit sets new record
• 2005-02-01—Ontario OK’s 21 sites for wind farms
• 2005-02-01—PORT ROYAL PROGRESS
• 2005-02-01—Baby’s death unlikely related to
• 2005-02-01—CONDO CONDUIT
• 2005-02-01—Suzuki dismisses One Tonne Challenge
• 2005-02-01—Revenue up 110% at National Construction
• 2005-02-01—Natural soil management saves time and money
• 2005-02-01—LIUNA report advises unions to
• 2005-02-01—Caterpillar posts strongest
• 2005-02-01—OGCA applauds move to improve business relations with province
• 2005-02-01—ACEC brief grieves lack of direction at DFO