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Archives for September 2010

2010-09-30—Sea Breeze Power moves forward with Vancouver Island wind project
2010-09-30—Volkswagen to build assembly plant in Mexico
2010-09-30—Calgary to probe construction procurement fraud
2010-09-30—PCL Constructors continues work on health care complex in St. Catharines, Ontario
2010-09-29—Bombardier lands Brazil transit project
2010-09-29—Foreign demand for commodities will boost prices, spur construction
2010-09-29—Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario withdraws from WSIB task force
2010-09-29—Ontario commits to open consultations on Construction Lien Act
2010-09-29—Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario the latest group to leave COCA
2010-09-29—World Plumbing Council on a mission to raise awareness
2010-09-29—Approval of oilsands upgrader could boost Alberta construction jobs
2010-09-29—EllisDon continues work on Niagara Health and Bioscience Research Complex
2010-09-29—Construction continues on Trump International Hotel and Tower in Toronto
2010-09-28—Ledcor continues work on new Wal-Mart in Surrey, British Columbia
2010-09-28—Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating seeks to build alliances
2010-09-28—Concrete faces uphill battle as alternative for secondary roads
2010-09-28—Menkes Construction continues work on Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Toronto
2010-09-28—Clayton Construction charged in death of oilsands operator
2010-09-27—Proposed labour requirements concern Manitoba construction industry
2010-09-27—Work continues on South Beach condos in Etobicoke, Ontario
2010-09-27—Ontario carpenters donate skills to firefighter memorial project
2010-09-27—Jestin: Emerging economies driving recovery
2010-09-27—Renewable energy measures move slowly in U.S. Senate
2010-09-27—Ontario public-contract language limits bids, hikes prices: Report
2010-09-27—Parliamentary Budget Officer aims to measure stimulus impact
2010-09-24—Interior Systems Contractors Association leaves WSIB industry task force
2010-09-24—WSIB Construction Industry Task Force chair defends his group
2010-09-24—Building information modeling a ‘growing factor’ in how contractors do business in U.S.
2010-09-24—We’re already the industry voice, Council of Ontario Construction Associations president says
2010-09-24—Mechanical Service Contractors set to launch national certification program
2010-09-23—Commonwealth Games chief rushing to Delhi for emergency visit
2010-09-23—Building owners a driving force in green design, retrofitting
2010-09-23—U.S. homebuilders’ confidence remains at 18-month low
2010-09-23—New alliance not intended to weaken Council of Ontario Construction Associations, exec says
2010-09-23—Bondfield Construction continues work on YWCA Elm Centre in Toronto
2010-09-22—Enfinity to install rooftop solar power systems at Ontario warehouses
2010-09-22—Junction Triangle Lofts will accommodate creative, professional uses
2010-09-22—Victoria sewer project likely to be delivered as P3 hybrid
2010-09-22—YouTube video contest promotes green building
2010-09-22—WSIB task force forging ahead without Council of Ontario Construction Associations
2010-09-22—Feds may need to reconsider stimulus if growth stalls: Economist
2010-09-22—Tridel continues work on James Cooper Mansion condo in Toronto
2010-09-21—Hamilton-Halton Construction Association to honour long-established firms
2010-09-21—Work continues on Nautilus at Waterview condos in Etobicoke, Ontario
2010-09-21—Coast Meridian Overpass built in increments to avoid disruptions
2010-09-21—Jestin: Road to recovery will be a long and winding one
2010-09-21—Concern growing about slowdown in Canadian housing market
2010-09-21—Columbia Bitulithic resurfaces Canada Way in Burnaby, British Columbia
2010-09-20—Merged sustainable design firm unveils new name
2010-09-20—Cenovus Energy chief sees lower oilsands construction, labour costs ahead
2010-09-20—Council of Ontario Construction Associations lobbies for core infrastructure plan
2010-09-20—Work continues on University of Toronto health sciences complex
2010-09-20—Empire Communities continues construction on Beyond the Sea condos in Etobicoke, Ontario
2010-09-20—Incoming Mechanical Contractors Association chair juggles executive, industry roles
2010-09-20—Canadian Mechanical Contracting Education Foundation set to launch Gold Seal program
2010-09-17—Skilled labour shortage hits Saskatchewan hard
2010-09-17—Eastern Construction continues work on new University of Toronto instructional centre
2010-09-17—North Vancouver eco-friendly walkway a real cliff hanger
2010-09-17—Project aims to help international architects find work in Canada
2010-09-17—Slowdown will hit profit, steelmaker Nucor says
2010-09-17—Council of Ontario Construction Associations withdraws support for WSIB task force
2010-09-17—Proposed Ontario water bill will help improve efficiency, province says
2010-09-17—Aecon continues construction on engineering building at University of Waterloo
2010-09-16—Climate change will change northern construction: Report
2010-09-16—Diamond + Schmitt Architects converts lightwell into food facility at Brock University
2010-09-16—Gas leak forces evacuation in Emerson, Manitoba
2010-09-16—Red Seal stakeholders call for high training standards
2010-09-16—Construction continues on Pearl condos in North York, Ontario
2010-09-16—California explosion exposes danger of old gas pipelines
2010-09-15—L.A. school named for Al Gore built on remediated site of toxins
2010-09-15—Report calls for culture change in procurement processes
2010-09-15—Traugott Building Contractors fined in electrical accident
2010-09-15—Ontario General Contractors Association plans busy agenda at spring symposium
2010-09-15—Work continues on Queen and Portland condos in Toronto
2010-09-15—Greek temple Athena Nike receives second restoration
2010-09-15—British Columbia construction-zone flaggers form association
2010-09-15—Construction continues on Absolute World Tower Four condos in Mississauga, Ontario
2010-09-15—British Columbia’s first six-storey wood-frame structure takes shape
2010-09-15—Harper noncommital on stimulus deadline extension
2010-09-15—Canada sees dip in housing prices, starts in July
2010-09-14—Timbro Design Build Contractors president receives ethics award
2010-09-14—Toronto Board of Trade blog presses mayoral candidates on infrastructure vision
2010-09-14—Work underway on South Unionville Square in Markham, Ontario
2010-09-14—New Brunswick suing Atcon Construction’s bonding company
2010-09-14—Work continues on Shoppers Drug Mart in Sooke, British Columbia
2010-09-14—Mechanical Contractors Association of Hamilton awards scholarships
2010-09-14—Work continues on Laurier Brantford research centre in Brantford, Ontario
2010-09-14—Canadian Equipment Rental Fund posts Q2 loss
2010-09-14—France’s Groupe Fayolle acquires McKay-Cocker Construction
2010-09-13—Tucker Hi-Rise Construction continues work on ClearSpirit condos
2010-09-13—Aquicon Construction continues work on market square in Orillia, Ontario
2010-09-13—Incoming Ontario General Contractors Association chair has family roots in business
2010-09-13—New British Columbia procurement model arises from hospital projects
2010-09-13—Dismissal of union grievance against St. Marys Cement a landmark decision, lawyer says
2010-09-13—21 British Columbia highway-construction projects get green light
2010-09-10—Ottawa investing in rehabilitation of water infrastructure
2010-09-10—Murphy Contracting continues work on Innovation Park in London, Ontario
2010-09-10—Kitchener, Ontario repairing sewer, water lines using trenchless technology
2010-09-10—Excavation for sanitary system unearths thousands of archaeological artifacts
2010-09-10—Potable water relining system used in Kitchener, Ontario subdivision
2010-09-10—Export Development Canada showcases construction, infrastructure specialists
2010-09-10—Enbridge invests in U.S. Geothermal project in Oregon
2010-09-10—Sept. 11 memorial set to open, with limits on public access
2010-09-10—Saskatchewan bridge reopens after crane mishap
2010-09-09—Contractors race to meet infrastructure stimulus deadline
2010-09-09—Tridel continues construction on Reve King West condos in Toronto
2010-09-09—Nabucco gas pipeline gains support in Europe
2010-09-09—Industry jobs promised by campaigning New Brunswick premier
2010-09-09—EllisDon continues work on 18 York Street office building in Toronto
2010-09-09—Sustainability, heritage buildings hard to combine
2010-09-09—July sees drop in U.S. construction spending
2010-09-09—Stantec to provide engeineering services for Samsung Grand renewable energy park
2010-09-08—Caterpillar expanding with Brazilian plant
2010-09-08—EllisDon continues work on McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton
2010-09-08—Stimulus makes Amherstburg, Ontario’s long overdue wastewater plant a reality
2010-09-08—Buried utilties pose challenge on Regina City Square project
2010-09-08—Deadline approaching for British Columbia crane certification
2010-09-08—Architecture Canada 2030 challenge promotes energy efficiency
2010-09-08—Employee plan can’t save Pine Falls paper mill in Manitoba
2010-09-08—SNC Lavalin not concerned about new Algerian law forcing local joint ventures
2010-09-07—Canadian aims to build shipping-container village for Haitians
2010-09-07—Bondfield Construction continues work on pumping station expansion in Markham, Ontario
2010-09-07—Bluescape Construction continues work on Market Wharf condos
2010-09-07—General Electric steps up participation in new wind projects
2010-09-07—Electrical industry welcomes Ontario’s creation of standalone energy ministry
2010-09-07—Bell, Bell Aliant to build high-speed internet network for eastern Ontario
2010-09-07—Non-resisdential construction profits to hit five-year low: report
2010-09-03—Anemic U.S. housing concerns lumber producers
2010-09-03—Russia opens section of China oil pipeline
2010-09-03—Labour agreement removed from bidding process for armed forces reserve centre
2010-09-03—Construction continues on Woodgreen Community Housing development in Toronto
2010-09-03—Cambodia announces plan for tallest skyscraper in Asia
2010-09-03—Saskatoon bridge closed indefinitely over structural concerns
2010-09-03—Photovoltaic training program aimed at improving safety
2010-09-03—China manufacturing, sales figures rebound
2010-09-03—U.S. workers rate safety standards as top priority
2010-09-03—TransCanada begins construction on Alberta-British Columbia pipeline
2010-09-02—Heavy rains wash away bridges to Nova Scotia fishing village
2010-09-02—Manitoba introduces new farm building code
2010-09-02—Ground broken on Halifax RCMP headquarters
2010-09-02—South Korea calls for financial safety net
2010-09-02—Jobsite safety a shared duty: Mechanical Contractors Association
2010-09-02—Fanshawe College’s new Centre for Applied Transportation Technologies goes green
2010-09-02—New technology could help find Jimmy Hoffa: Study
2010-09-02—Vanbots continues work on York University Life Sciences Building in Toronto
2010-09-01—Causeway collapse forces Saskatchewan highway closure
2010-09-01—Libya’s construction boom picks up slack from Dubai slowdown
2010-09-01—PCL Construction continues work on community centre in Morinville, Alberta
2010-09-01—Halifax farmers’ market project a testament to local skills
2010-09-01—Four companies short-listed to renovate London, Ontario hospital
2010-09-01—Rush to beat harmonized sales tax skewed home sales figures
2010-09-01—Canadians bringing home more money than during recession
2010-09-01—Empire State Building owner loses battle to scale down competing tower