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Archives for March 2011

2011-03-31—Construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar forecasts healthy demand for mining machinery
2011-03-31—Ontario Infrastructure Minister explains 2011 provincial budget plan for construction
2011-03-31—Construction of London Olympic stadium complete with turf laying
2011-03-31—IBM installs building management system at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario
2011-03-31—Charlesfort Developments condo tower in Ottawa emulates 1930s Art Deco architecture
2011-03-31—Belrock Construction progresses on Richmond Hill, Ontario office building
2011-03-31—Stantec of Edmonton accredited by American National Standards Institute awards to verify greenhouse gas emissions claims
2011-03-31—Construction associations praise Ontario 2011 budget, await details on 10-year infrastructure plan
2011-03-31—TransAlta gets permission to start wind farm construction in Gaspe, Quebec
2011-03-31—BBB Stadium Inc. continues underground construction on Winnipeg Blue Bombers stadium
2011-03-30—Canada West Foundation calls for more investment in municipal infrastructure
2011-03-30—Canadian Construction Association to push industry issues during election campaign
2011-03-30—Divided Congress pushes U.S. government closer to shutdown
2011-03-30—Ontario Association of Architects plans upgrade, repair of Toronto head office
2011-03-30—Ritchie Brothers heavy equipment auction in Las Vegas rakes in US$58 million
2011-03-30—Toddglen progresses on 30-storey California Condominium project in Toronto
2011-03-30—BTY Group cost analysis finds substituting wood for steel in building construction cuts costs
2011-03-29—Architectural Firm Award goes to Montgomery Sisam of Toronto
2011-03-29—Precast system helps solve stormwater challenge at University of Western Ontario in London
2011-03-29—‘Miller the Driller’ boss Kristine Young heads Associated General Contractors of America
2011-03-29—Analysts predict oil price rise will limit U.S. growth
2011-03-29—H2O Innovation of Quebec City lands three water treatment supply deals
2011-03-29—Quebec consortium constructing condos in Beauport
2011-03-29—Vanbots progressing on Energy Research Centre in Oshawa, Ontario
2011-03-29—Vancouver aquatic centre earns British Columbia Wood Design Award
2011-03-29—Kingston, Ontario arena gets LEED gold certification for energy efficiency
2011-03-29—Inktronic workflow system for construction launched
2011-03-29—Proposed Compliance Coal mine on Vancouver Island to undergo environmental assessment
2011-03-29—What the Ontario budget means for the construction industry
2011-03-29—Ontario budget includes $2 billion for highway construction, $12.8 billion in infrastructure
2011-03-29—Canadian Construction Association gives tips on Internet social media
2011-03-29—Council of Ontario Construction Associations predicts restraint in provincial budget
2011-03-29—Ontario cancels Toronto courthouse construction plans with 2011 budget
2011-03-29—Entire Imaging Solutions Inc. and Indellient Inc. announce strategic partnership to release Inktronic Workflow System
2011-03-28—Brick replacement job at Brampton, Ontario church requires careful Victorian match
2011-03-28—Thunder Bay, Ontario courthouse construction underway
2011-03-28—Ottawa details Atlantic Gateway strategy, including intermodal transportation, deep water ports
2011-03-28—World growth ‘flat’ economist says at Canadian Construction Association conference
2011-03-28—Black Diamond Group to complete British Columbia remote housing construction
2011-03-28—Bow Valley College campus in Calgary to be heated by ENMAX closed loop system
2011-03-28—Toronto to replace City Hall windows
2011-03-28—TMG Builders constructs King West condos in Toronto
2011-03-25—Canadian Construction Association to push industry issues during election campaign
2011-03-25—Sizing up rebar at the George Brown College Waterfront Campus Development in Toronto, Ont.
2011-03-25—VIDEO: Construction executives react to budget
2011-03-24—SNC-Lavalin to manage potash assets for BHP Billiton
2011-03-24—VIDEO: Chief Economist Alex Carrick reacts to budget
2011-03-24—Construction continues on Regent Park Arts and Culture Centre in Toronto
2011-03-24—Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Canada welcomes long-term funding focus in federal budget
2011-03-24—Vineland Research and Innovation facility to provide bidding opportunities in Niagara
2011-03-24—Construction Sector Council predicts labour will remain industry challenge during recovery
2011-03-24—Alberta government opens up permanent residency for skilled foreign workers
2011-03-24—Saskatchewan labour demand to peak next year: Construction Sector Council
2011-03-23—$4.2-million military support centre slated for Canadian Forces Base Halifax
2011-03-23—Construction continues on Clear Spirit condos in Toronto’s Distillery District
2011-03-23—Carrick: Reaction to the federal budget
2011-03-23—Canadian Construction Association supports reciprocity in procurement from foreign contractors
2011-03-23—British Columbia pushing height limit for wood structures, cross-laminated timber
2011-03-23—U.S. resale home price at nine-year low
2011-03-23—Building-envelope effectiveness distinct from environmental and energy rating
2011-03-23—Canadian Construction Association raises $600,000 to rebuild Haiti trade school
2011-03-22—Encana to buy B.C. LNG terminal stake
2011-03-22—Alberta Utilities Commission approves plans for Greengate Blackspring Ridge I wind farm
2011-03-22—Japan tragedy to have limited effect on Canadian GDP
2011-03-22—Empire Communities adds glass work to two-tower Beyond the Sea condos in Toronto
2011-03-22—International Federation of Consulting Engineers changes conference venue from Tunisia
2011-03-22—Consulting Engineers of Ontario urges cities to charge users full cost for water
2011-03-22—Caterpillar sees global sales growth
2011-03-22—Granderson Development Group continues work on Langford, British Columbia condos
2011-03-22—Mercedes-Benz to build fuel-cell plant in Burnaby, B.C.
2011-03-22—Metal Construction Association awards Art Gallery of Alberta for workmanship and design
2011-03-22—US$230-million ‘rare earth’ refinery gets heavy environmental scrutiny in Malaysia
2011-03-22—20-year plan needed for infrastructure, Canadian Construction Association panelist says
2011-03-21—Libya conflict to hit Pure Technologies financial results
2011-03-21—Southern Alberta Institute of Technology launching B.Sc. degree program in Construction Project Management
2011-03-21—Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus may get stimulus funds
2011-03-21—Work continues on McTavish Interchange in Victoria, B.C.
2011-03-21—Toddglen Construction continues building South Beach condos in Etobicoke, Ontario
2011-03-21—Ministry of Transportation of Ontario public transit guidelines omit road-pricing options
2011-03-21—Rising material costs pressuring U.S. contractors
2011-03-21—+VG Architects’ city hall experience reflected in expansion of Milton, Ontario municipal building
2011-03-21—U.S. Conference Board index points to improving economy
2011-03-18—Election could delay two major Nova Scotia projects
2011-03-18—Construction continues on Strata Condos in Burlington, Ontario
2011-03-18—B + H launches architecture, design office in Calgary
2011-03-18—Applied Research Associates lends credence to those lobbying for concrete roads
2011-03-18—Welders blamed for China apartment fire that killed 58 people
2011-03-18—Vancouver architect Bing Thom recognized with Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal
2011-03-17—Monarch continues building Couture Condos in Toronto
2011-03-17—Toronto area construction on Ontario Highway 7 to include dedicated bus lanes, landscaping
2011-03-17—Diamond + Schmitt partner with Gibbs Gage Architects on hospital in Medicine Hat, Alberta
2011-03-17—Associated General Contractors of America releases plan to boost construction demand
2011-03-17—New Ontario Association of Architects president embraced Building Information Modeling right from the start
2011-03-17—Conference Board of Canada forecasts non-residential construction will bounce back
2011-03-16—Pedestrian tunnel linking Toronto waterfront to the island airport a time-saver
2011-03-16—Work continues on the Encore at Equinox Condos in Scarborough
2011-03-16—British Columbia gold-copper mine developers submit new plan for $800-million project
2011-03-16—Southpointe Academy taking shape
2011-03-16—British Columbia probes use of expired credentials, alleged fraud in lift-equipment inspections
2011-03-16—Gold Seal Day at the Canadian Construction Association’s annual conference highlights skills training success
2011-03-16—Excavation to begin in May on the Algonquin student commons centre
2011-03-16—Economic Action Plan to continue, Clement says
2011-03-16—Nauss now president at construction contractor Giffels Westpro
2011-03-15—Truck driver killed on Nova Scotia jobsite
2011-03-15—Work continues in Toronto on Nautilus at Waterview condos
2011-03-15—Mackenzie natural gas pipeline finally gets federal approval
2011-03-15—Work continues on Hastings Street renewal project in Burnaby, British Columbia
2011-03-15—Nova Scotia government’s move into paving business draws ire of business
2011-03-15—Dufferin Construction named MTO’s Paver of Year for Hwy 403
2011-03-15—Legally blind man who killed flagger avoids jail time
2011-03-15—Recommendations from Dean panel to improve Ontario’s health and safety system
2011-03-15—Canadian Construction Association lobbies for infrastructure deficit task force
2011-03-14—Pan Am ‘diversity’ announcement shouldn’t affect facilities bidding
2011-03-14—Fuel a small part of construction’s greenhouse impact
2011-03-14—Rebar work continues for Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute in Toronto
2011-03-14—BREAKING: Tsunami disrupts 2011 Canadian Construction Association conference in Hawaii
2011-03-14—Capilano bridge construction in Vancouver earns award
2011-03-14—Construction continues on L Tower condos in downtown Toronto
2011-03-14—Canadian Construction Documents Committee near release of design-build documents
2011-03-14—Hotel staff and Canadian Construction Association respond well to tsunami warning and evacuation
2011-03-11—Bluescape Construction continues work on Market Wharf condos in Toronto
2011-03-11—Solar developer outlines hurdles for owners, builders
2011-03-11—Consulting Engineers of Ontario urges long-term infrastructure funding focus
2011-03-11—Niagara Construction Association salutes top projects of the year
2011-03-11—Monster of a Fundraiser at Canstruction Vancouver
2011-03-11—Moderating housing market may be good for economy
2011-03-11—Labour a key priority for outgoing chair
2011-03-11—Canadian Construction Association calls for municipal revenue solutions
2011-03-10—Canadian Construction Association awards salute excellence
2011-03-10—Tucker HiRise continues construction on Gramercy Park Condos in Toronto
2011-03-10—British architect Norman Foster's 'City Park' design chosen for $2.8-billion Hong Kong cultural hub
2011-03-10—Infrastructure working group will have input from Canadian Construction Association
2011-03-09—Heavy rains threaten to delay Canadian-led road project in Afghanistan
2011-03-09—Additional health and safety inspectors just a start, says Alberta labour federation
2011-03-09—Paper Excellence to invest $200-million in idled Domtar mill
2011-03-09—Alberta trims infrastructure spending, but no major project cancellations
2011-03-09—Tory MP defends call on Quebec City arena funding
2011-03-09—Toronto subway project to feature design and technical innovation
2011-03-09—Canadian Construction Association readying site to promote civil engineering careers
2011-03-09—Construction continues on Queen’s University School of Medicine in Kingston, Ontario
2011-03-09—Construction Sector Council report sees recovery, expansion
2011-03-08—Bird Construction sees profit drop on lower-margin work
2011-03-08—Infrastructure sessions at Canadian Construction Association’s annual conference to focus on creative funding solutions
2011-03-08—Drug charges laid after work-zone speeding incident in B.C.
2011-03-08—Chief estimator at Merit Contractors is new president of Niagara Construction Association
2011-03-08—SNC-Lavalin removes Libya jobs from backlog
2011-03-08—Construction continues on Ultra at Heron’s Hill condos in North York, Ontario
2011-03-08—Olympic organizer John Furlong encourages leaders at Canadian Construction Association to have a strong vision
2011-03-08—Ontario rolls out 25-year Northern development growth plan
2011-03-08—Toronto’s YWCA Elm Centre construction continues
2011-03-08—Immigration falls short on skilled trades
2011-03-08—WorksafeBC cancels fine in Canada Line fatality
2011-03-07—Ottawa urged to support Labrador’s hydroelectric project
2011-03-07—Work continues on St. George’s Anglican Church in Toronto
2011-03-07—Parliament restoration the highlight of busy year for Ottawa industry
2011-03-07—Infrastructure report card shows ‘promising’ progress
2011-03-07—Governance a longstanding interest for incoming chair of Canadian Construction Association
2011-03-07—Canadian Construction Association puts focus on winning in 2011 at annual conference
2011-03-07—Construction continues on Altitude condos in Scarborough, Ontario
2011-03-04—Cash-strapped U.S. governments taking hard look at public-private partnerships
2011-03-04—Precise bridge-moving operation key to Toronto’s Dufferin Street jog replacement
2011-03-04—Saskatchewan First Nation to get federal funds for wind energy project
2011-03-04—Rise in price of raw materials to hit U.S. construction
2011-03-04—Work continues on Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Toronto
2011-03-04—Nova Scotia gets into road resurfacing business, citing major savings
2011-03-04—Energy projects will support jobs for Ontario electrical trades
2011-03-04—Toronto Pan Am Games diversity policy will include procurement
2011-03-03—Public-private partnership makes Alberta refinery possible
2011-03-03—Lakeside Steel to build new plant
2011-03-03—Western Canadian cities expected to lead economic growth
2011-03-03—Ingatieff brings Liberal campaign to Operating Engineers Local 793
2011-03-03—New Zealand earthquake has lessons for urban centres
2011-03-03—U.S. housing prices to hit new lows in 2011
2011-03-03—‘Micro-mortgages’ available for Haiti for the first time
2011-03-03—Environmental learning centre aims for LEED Platinum in wilderness
2011-03-03—CANMET research facility aims for LEED Platinum
2011-03-03—Tokyo claims the world’s tallest broadcast tower
2011-03-02—Work continues on The Florian condos in Toronto
2011-03-02—Restoring one of the demolished Afghan Buddhas is possible, scientists say
2011-03-02—Apprenticeship declines for third straight year in Ontario as contractors wait for recovery
2011-03-02—New green building standard may be too broad for the Canadian market
2011-03-02—Construction continues on the Delta Gymnastics Facility in Delta, B.C.
2011-03-02—Work continues on St. Gabriel Manor condos in Toronto
2011-03-02—Ontario College of Trades still needs more than 500 leaders to fill positions
2011-03-02—Ottawa weighs public opinion in picking locations for nuclear waste site
2011-03-02—Engineering promoted to Canadian youth during National Engineering Month in March
2011-03-02—Volvo planning large scale factory in western China
2011-03-02—Hawaii’s huge Mauna Kea telescope approved for construction
2011-03-01—B.C. Indian band threatens ‘service disruptions’ over use of its land and resources
2011-03-01—Construction continues on Eden Park Towers in Markham, Ontario
2011-03-01—New hotel planned for Pearson International Airport
2011-03-01—Construction continues on MuseumHouse condos in Toronto
2011-03-01—B.C. transmission line clears environmental assessment
2011-03-01—P.E.I. wins $20-million transport infrastructure funding
2011-03-01—SNC-Lavalin defends building detention centre in Libya
2011-03-01—Huge boulder no match for non-explosive demolition compound
2011-03-01—Deficit and jobs are biggest issues in an election year says Council of Ontario Construction Associations
2011-03-01—Continuing education tops list for Grand Valley Construction Assocation’s new chairman