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Archives for June 2012

2012-06-29—Transport Canada funds runway safety projects at airports
2012-06-29—Body recovered from collapsed Elliot Lake, Ontario mall
2012-06-29—Ritchie's Record
2012-06-29—Toronto retail developer Villarboit raises $85 million
2012-06-29—Focused labour market planning needed, says Construction Sector Council speaker
2012-06-28—Today in Canadian construction history
2012-06-28—Centre for Addiction and Mental Health opens $293-million redeveloped facility in Toronto
2012-06-28—EllisDon works on Yorkdale Mall expansion in Toronto
2012-06-28—The trades can be a place for women, concludes apprenticeship panel
2012-06-28—Ground breaks on Ryerson University project in Toronto
2012-06-28—Javlee continues construction on Five Thirty St. Clair Avenue West Condos in Toronto
2012-06-28—National council of construction unions proposed
2012-06-28—Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada works on agreement provision
2012-06-27—Dyno Nobel proposes explosives manufacturing plant in western Labrador
2012-06-27—Construction continues on the Rushton Residences in Toronto, Ontario
2012-06-27—Infighting escalates into legal claims
2012-06-27—Ontario Ministry of Labour inspectors visited Elliot Lake mall six times before collapse
2012-06-27—Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada federal infrastructure funding reference guide released
2012-06-27—Work continues on the Lakeview Water Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 2 in Mississauga, Ontario
2012-06-27—Inquest date set in Mark Pagavathsing death
2012-06-27—Bribery allegations made against SNC-Lavalin
2012-06-27—Two Bridge replacements slated for Dryden, Ontario
2012-06-27—i-Booth kiosk designed to improve construction site communication
2012-06-27—New Windsor-Detroit bridge deal signed
2012-06-27—Today in Canadian construction history
2012-06-26—Professional Engineers Ontario offers to help investigate Toronto Radiohead stage collapse
2012-06-26—New alternative bid criteria for some Ontario Ministry of Transportation pavements will not impact OHMPA work
2012-06-26—Anti-corruption squad in Quebec arrests 11 people
2012-06-26—Ontario strengthens building code for new balcony glass
2012-06-26—The value added concept after a contract award
2012-06-26—Today in Canadian construction history
2012-06-26—Springhill Construction starts work on $10-million Lincoln, New Brunswick elementary school near Fredericton
2012-06-26—Canada Revenue Agency case tests Ontario construction lien system
2012-06-26—Canadian Institute of Steel Construction recognizes design excellence
2012-06-26—Horseshoe Hill Construction to replace ConCreate USL on $48-million Ottawa bridge project
2012-06-26—Newfoundland and Labrador to change construction labour rules for special project orders
2012-06-25—Rebar work continues on Morguard’ s Heath + Tweedsmuir in Toronto
2012-06-25—Wood Buffalo, Alberta charges to meet labour demand
2012-06-25—Quebec corruption inquiry rises for the summer season
2012-06-25—Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada makes progress on nuclear densometer proposal
2012-06-25—Tools of the Trade
2012-06-25—Ontario passes budget with tax hike for those earning more than $500K
2012-06-25—Charter Building starts construction on $6-million St. Catharines, Ontario fire hall and emergency operations facility
2012-06-25—CH2M HILL launches global scholarship competition
2012-06-22—Reliance Construction works on 78-storey Aura at College Park in Toronto
2012-06-22—U.S. construction jobs decline: Associated General Contractors of America analysis
2012-06-22—Ontario digging notification law passes
2012-06-22—Quebec politics awash in illegal fundraising, construction corruption inquiry hears
2012-06-22—EllisDon works on exterior of Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute in Toronto
2012-06-22—Export Development Canada “cautiously optimistic” about U.S. growth
2012-06-22—Canada and India sign road transportation memorandum of understanding
2012-06-21—Masonry veneer awards nominations now open
2012-06-21—Quebec corruption inquiry star witness reveals names
2012-06-21—Ontario Construction Employers Coalition membership grows
2012-06-21—U.S. single-family home starts up in May 2012
2012-06-21—Construction continues on the MaRS Centre Phase II in Toronto
2012-06-21—Diamond Schmitt big winners in 2012 Pug Awards
2012-06-21—U.S. construction coalition launches media blitz for highway bill support
2012-06-21—Canadian Apprenticeship Forum needs champions
2012-06-20—Life Construction works on Eden Park Towers Phase II in Markham, Ontario
2012-06-20—Canadian Construction Association gives update on procurement dialogue with federal agencies
2012-06-20—Hodgepodge safety standards put stagehands at risk: expert
2012-06-20—Algonquin Centre wins green innovation award
2012-06-20—Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada to hold summit in Prince Edward Island
2012-06-20— Burka Architects’ Absolute World Towers in Mississauga, Ontario judged best tall building in North America
2012-06-20—Ontario critical injuries spike in May, report
2012-06-20—Subcontractor bidding rights subject to uncertainty
2012-06-20—Carpenters’ union hosts pre-apprenticeship program
2012-06-19—Deltera continues work on Hullmark Centre in Toronto
2012-06-19—Purchasing Management Association of Canada conference in Moncton a success
2012-06-19—PCL Constructors continues work at Bridgepoint Hospital in Toronto
2012-06-19—Wilkinson ready to build with Ontario Road Builders’ Association
2012-06-19—Ottawa Lansdowne Park contracts awarded
2012-06-19—Ontario premier threatens election due to opposition budget tactics
2012-06-19—Quebec whistleblower: Government didn’t care about my corruption report, so I leaked it
2012-06-19—Three “mega trends” impacting construction range from payment to project delivery, says legal expert
2012-06-18—Canadian piping trades hosts national apprenticeship competition in Toronto
2012-06-18—TMG Builders continues construction on Emerald Park condos in Toronto
2012-06-18—Stuart Olson Dominion Construction looking for new president
2012-06-18—Queen’s Jubilee honours for construction
2012-06-18—Canadian College of Construction Lawyers to explore arbitration at San Francisco conference
2012-06-18—U.S. construction material prices edge down in May
2012-06-18—Channel Surfing
2012-06-18—Construction industry continues pursuit of future labour market information
2012-06-18—Builder search begins for new Ice Dogs rink
2012-06-18—Who’s that guy? Saskatchewan time capsule mystery uncovered
2012-06-15—McKay-Cocker Construction works on Darlington Energy Complex east of Toronto
2012-06-15—Toronto’s Karakatsanis elected president of Engineers Canada
2012-06-15—Merit stakes ground on Parliament Hill
2012-06-15—Aquicon Construction continues work on Brampton, Ontario library
2012-06-15—EllisDon, PCL, SNC Lavalin pre-qualified to bid on Humber College construction project in Toronto
2012-06-15—CECA steps up to assist with BIM fluency
2012-06-15—Organized labour attends Ottawa International Open Shop Conference
2012-06-15—Kingston, Ontario councillor Hector re-elected to Federation of Canadian Municipalities board
2012-06-15—Allied Properties to invest $30 million in Canadian Broadcast Centre in Toronto
2012-06-15—Industry associations praise agreement on new bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario to Detroit
2012-06-15—2,000 new jobs expected for Windsor, Ontario
2012-06-15—Canadian piping trades mobilize on federal union disclosure Bill C-377
2012-06-14—Canada BIM Council addresses owner, operator needs
2012-06-14—Former Montreal police chief Duchesneau admits to leaking Quebec transport department collusion document
2012-06-14—Construction continues on York Harbour Club Condos in Toronto
2012-06-14—Ottawa reaches agreement with Michigan State on construction of Detroit-Windsor, Ontario bridge
2012-06-14—Toronto co-op certified LEED Gold
2012-06-14—Construction and engineering named Canada’s “hottest sector”, finds independent survey
2012-06-14—Piping trades union emphasizes math, English for apprentice applicants
2012-06-14—Diamond Schmitt Architects to design cancer research lab space at MaRS in Toronto
2012-06-14—Twin tunnels completed for Toronto subway extension into Vaughan, Ontario
2012-06-14—Windsor, Ontario casting call for construction opportunities video
2012-06-13—Ontario Association of Architects expects steady sustainable design demands
2012-06-13—Fieldgate Construction continues expansion of North York Chinese Baptist Church in Toronto
2012-06-13—La Nina helps in Penetang, Ontario health care project
2012-06-13—Mississauga, Ontario mayor calls for tax support
2012-06-13—Engineers owe bidders duty of care with specification: Supreme Court of Canada
2012-06-13—Ontario coroner’s inquest announced in Toronto construction-related death
2012-06-13—Ontario to review its condominium act
2012-06-13—Specialist skills program in Ontario expands
2012-06-13—WSP acquisition would expand Montreal engineering firm Genivar to 14,500 workers in 30 countries
2012-06-13—Bill C-377 a hot topic at Ottawa open shop conference
2012-06-12—Not guilty pleas entered in death of 12-year-old Nova Scotia cyclist hit by boom truck
2012-06-12—Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program not identified in Ontario College of Trades consultations
2012-06-12—SNC-Lavalin acquires DBA Engineering of Vaughan, Ontario
2012-06-12—Does tender law help keep costs down?
2012-06-12—Work reaches the top floor on California condos in Toronto
2012-06-12—Ground breaks on Westmount, Quebec complex
2012-06-12—RFP announced for Charlottetown waterfront
2012-06-11—Darcon continues construction on Royal Gardens condos in Richmond Hill, Ontario
2012-06-11—Major decline in United States construction employment in May
2012-06-11—Bird Construction inks contract for $395-million Maple Leaf meat plant in Hamilton
2012-06-11—Dangerous driving charges proceed after death of Mulder Construction flagger near Winnipeg
2012-06-11—Potential Canadian employees want results, says Merit Canada conference speaker
2012-06-11—Someone has to Feed the Beast
2012-06-11—Engineers Canada recognition awards presented
2012-06-11—National Asphalt Pavement Association conference in Cincinnati to highlight road innovation
2012-06-11—Kativik, Quebec official says Northern Canadian contractors need support
2012-06-11—Diamond Schmitt designs Luminato festival hub in Toronto
2012-06-08—Stiffer pavements could reduce fuel consumption, Massachusetts Institution of Technology study reveals
2012-06-08—Veterans Affairs Canada to fund war memorial construction, restoration west of Ottawa
2012-06-08—Construction continues on London, Ontario Carpenters’ union training centre
2012-06-08—Federal government pledges $143-million for Toronto’s Rouge River national park
2012-06-08—Grand Valley Construction Association launches ethics in construction course
2012-06-08—Architect Bruce Kuwabara receives Order of Canada honours
2012-06-08—Construction on decontamination station at Halifax naval base nearing completion
2012-06-08—Quebec’s Engineers Act review bill tabled
2012-06-08—Building Information Modeling gains traction but barriers remain: International Open Shop Conference panel
2012-06-07—Book details construction of Welland Canals
2012-06-07—Trades college dues a “tax grab”, says coalition
2012-06-07—Construction continues on the Motion on Bay Street apartments in Toronto
2012-06-07—Niagara area town fined for safety violation after summer student injured
2012-06-07—Monarch continues construction on Ultra at Heron’s Hill in Toronto
2012-06-07—Manitoba proposes public-private partnership legislation
2012-06-07—Collaboration key for Darlington, Ontario office project
2012-06-07—Antigonish MLA Maurice Smith becomes Nova Scotia transportation and infrastructure renewal minister
2012-06-07—Diamond Schmitt Architects’ project recognized for excellence
2012-06-06—Rockport continues construction on Twenty One Clairtrell Condos in Toronto
2012-06-06—What does a Conservative majority mean for Merit?
2012-06-06—Manitoba Hydro Place receives LEED Platinum status
2012-06-06—British Columbia court rules contractor not bound by non-compliant bid
2012-06-06—RAIC Foundation awards 2012 green scholarship
2012-06-06—Steel roof for Toronto’s public square theatre
2012-06-06—Niagara Region evaluates water, waste infrastructure proposals for Port Colborne, Ontario
2012-06-06—Northwest Territories projects budget surplus
2012-06-06—Ottawa introduces Employment Insurance program changes
2012-06-05—Bluebird inks $10.6-million construction contract for youth treatment centre in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland
2012-06-05—Beware of the vampire mega-project
2012-06-05—Tucker Hi-Rise continues construction on 37-storey Gooderham Condos in Toronto
2012-06-05—Playground north of Halifax anchored on webs of steel
2012-06-05—Council of Ontario Construction Associations kicks off 2012 building season with reception in Toronto
2012-06-05—Key Ontario road projects for 2012
2012-06-05—Trenchless technology road show kicks off in Niagara Falls
2012-06-05—Inquest date set into death of Jacob Giesbrecht at construction site
2012-06-05—GTA residential construction market on pace for a stable year: BILD
2012-06-04—Tucker Hi-Rise Construction continues work on Clear Spirit condos in Toronto
2012-06-04—Ivanhoe Cambridge to invest $200 million on Bayshore Mall redevelopment in Ottawa
2012-06-04—Angus school includes geothermal energy
2012-06-04—Replacement for Council of Ontario Construction Association VP David Zurawel
2012-06-04—You and Your Online Brand
2012-06-01—Quebec Bill 33 a step in the right direction: International Open Shop Conference speaker
2012-06-01—Due diligence needed with Occupational Health and Safety Act charges: Lawyer
2012-06-01—Steel reminders of Winnipeg’s Upper Fort Garry
2012-06-01—Ontario MPP Garfield Dunlop completes skilled trades tour
2012-06-01—Concrete gets a look for some Ontario freeway pavements
2012-06-01—Merit: What to expect from a Conservative majority
2012-06-01—Ground breaks on The ONE Centre complex in Toronto