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May 23, 2013

Ontario commits to Hwy. 427 expansion

As mentioned in the 2013 Ontario budget, the provincial government has announced their commitment to building a 6.6-kilometre extension of Highway 427 that reaches Major Mackenzie Drive.

May 22, 2013

New ETFO headquarters a benchmark design

The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has set a benchmark in sustainable design with its recently completed headquarters.

May 17, 2013

Proposed Ambassador Bridge twinning draws Windsor mayor’s ire

The company that owns the busy Ambassador Bridge between Canada and the United States is being warned by Windsor’s mayor to back off plans to build a twin span.

May 17, 2013

Construction on pedestrian tunnel to Billy Bishop Airport continues to make progress

Seven six-foot drift tunnels are now complete as construction continues on the 800-foot pedestrian tunnel that will connect Toronto Island airport and the mainland.

May 16, 2013

OPG $1 billion proposal to bury nuclear waste up for comment

A public comment period on Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) $1 billion proposal to bury nuclear waste near Kincardine, Ont. draws to a close later this month and will be followed by a public hearing in the fall.

May 15, 2013

Toronto nixes new transit taxes or fees

Toronto city council has decided not to endorse any new taxes or fees to pay for transit expansion in the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton.

May 15, 2013

Provincial road funding requires close eye: ORBA

Despite the continued commitment toward public infrastructure funding that was shown in the recent Ontario budget, the province’s road building industry still has some questions about the government’s ability to deliver on all of its spending announcements.

May 15, 2013

Goderich Carpenters’ union help train Habitat project trades

Pass by the site of a 1,200-square-foot house being built this summer in Goderich, Ont. by Habitat for Humanity and you might notice something different: the volunteer corps constructing the house is made up of women.

May 14, 2013

Alliance contracting and construction projects

In the world of government procurement today, buyers who frequently hear the terms “alliance contracting”, “strategic alliance arrangements” and “industry alliance programs” must wonder what those terms mean and how the ideas that they represent can be put to use.

May 14, 2013

Hundreds of workers to be out of work as Caterpillar Inc. is set to close Toronto factory

Heavy equipment giant Caterpillar Inc. says it is closing a tunnel-boring machine factory in Toronto by mid-2014, throwing 330 workers out of a job.

May 13, 2013

Diamond Schmitt Architects-designed Mariinsky II theatre opens

The new home of the acclaimed Mariinsky opera, ballet and orchestra, the Mariinsky II, has officially opened in St. Petersburg, Russia.

May 9, 2013

Construction begins on O-Train expansion

Construction of the $59-million O-Train Service Expansion Project has officially begun in Ottawa, temporarily shutting down service to complete major upgrades.

May 9, 2013

Construction cautious on 2013 Ontario budget

The Ontario government’s plan to make a significant investment toward public infrastructure has left industry leaders cautiously positive.

May 9, 2013

Dominus continues construction of Pier 27 Condominiums in Toronto

Construction progresses on the Pier 27 Condominiums phases one and two in Toronto, Ont.

May 8, 2013

Contacting Toronto: Under this Ground explores city’s waterways

Sewers and waterways will be in the spotlight throughout May as a new public art installation captures these usually unseen spaces below the streets of Toronto.

May 8, 2013

Recycled aggregate use bill supported by ARO

A private members bill that would prohibit restricting the use of recycled aggregate in all construction contracts by public sector bodies is receiving praise from the head of Aggregate Recycling Ontario (ARO).

May 6, 2013

Ottawa Convention Centre wins top award from CEO

Consulting Engineers of Ontario (CEO) has recognized outstanding contributions by the industry to the social, economic and environmental quality of life in Ontario in its 2013 awards.

May 3, 2013

Upcoming provincial budget to boost infrastructure in small-town Ontario

The provincial government plans to create a $100 million fund for 2013-14 to help small, rural and Northern Ontario municipalities build roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure.

May 3, 2013

First-ever hot mix Roads Scholars awards in Ontario presented

The Ontario Hot Mix Producers Association (OHMPA) handed out awards for its first annual Roads Scholars program to six college students who exemplified leadership in their programs and displayed interest in the asphalt paving industry.

May 3, 2013

Miller Paving awarded $9.6-million contract

Miller Paving Ltd. has been awarded a $9.6-million contract to reconstruct more than 34 kilometres of road on Highway 65 near New Liskeard, Ont.

May 2, 2013

Day of Mourning about reflection

About 150 people from a variety of professions and trades, including Carpenters’ Local 27, attended the Day of Mourning ceremonies at the memorial in front of the Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena recently.

May 2, 2013

Remediating Windsor brownfield a learning experience

Andre Abouasli knew a few things about construction before he purchased a long vacant property at a major south Windsor intersection.

May 2, 2013

$13.5 billion for infrastructure in 2013 Ontario budget

The Ontario government has reaffirmed in its 2013 budget its commitment to building and improving roads, transit and municipal projects by investing $13.5 billion in infrastructure.

May 2, 2013

Ontario rolls out economic revival plan, deficit at $11.7 billion

Ontario will eliminate this year’s projected $11.7 billion deficit in five years and a six-part economic renewal plan will help reach that goal and drive job creation, stated the province’s finance minister.

May 2, 2013

Ontario unveils $295 million Youth Jobs Strategy

Core to Ontario’s 2013 budget is a $295 million Youth Jobs Strategy designed to drive employment among 15 to 24 year olds in the province.

May 2, 2013

Ontario 2013 budget by the numbers

The 2013 Ontario budget projects an $11.7 billion deficit for 2013-14 however the province has confirmed its commitment of $35 billion over three years for infrastructure. Charles Sousa, Ontario’s finance minister, stated that in order for the province to grow its competitive edge it will need to invest in infrastructure.

May 2, 2013

Ontario earmarks $3.4 billion in transit funding for 2013

Ontario’s Liberals are set to establish a greater commitment to reduce road congestion and improve public transit throughout the province. Transit funding is expected to increase to $3.4 billion in 2013-2014, according to the provincial budget which was delivered today at Queen’s Park by finance minister Charles Sousa.

May 1, 2013

Miller Paving’s RAP process wins ORBA green leadership award

Miller Paving Ltd.’s (the Miller Group) research and development on uses for Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) materials in pavement processes where RAP materials had not traditionally been considered has earned the organization the 2013 ORBA Green Leadership and Sustainability Award.

May 1, 2013

Ambitious water supply project for North Glengarry

The township of North Glengarry in eastern Ontario is spearheading an ambitious regional water supply project that will transport treated drinking water from the city of Cornwall to the villages of Maxville and Alexandria.

May 1, 2013

Ontario steel design awards scheduled for June 6

The 22nd Ontario steel design awards of excellence will be presented June 6 in Toronto. The awards are hosted by the Ontario region of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC).

April 30, 2013

Structal-Bridges lands $60-million contracts

Structal-Bridges, a division of Canam Group Inc., has secured two large contracts totaling close to $60 million for the fabrication of steel structures that will replace bridges in Newfoundland and Labrador and Massachusetts.

April 29, 2013

Manitoba announces $12 million for municipal water infrastructure

Manitoba has launched a three-year, $12-million Municipal Water Infrastructure Fund for water and waste-water projects in communities around Manitoba.

April 25, 2013

Ontario budget scheduled for May 2, will focus on infrastructure

With the unveiling of a new Ontario budget set for May 2, finance minister Charles Sousa has identified continued investment in infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce as two ways to continue building a prosperous Ontario.

April 24, 2013

Construction a buyers’ market, says Russ

With bidders’ lists getting longer and contract terms becoming increasingly onerous, it’s “clearly” a buyers’ market in the province’s construction sector, says insurance industry veteran Gerry Russ, the Toronto-based managing director at Marsh Canada Ltd.

April 24, 2013

Capital spending boost targeted for critical Manitoba infrastructure

The Manitoba Budget 2013 will change balanced budget legislation to increase the provincial sales tax (PST), in order to boost spending on critical infrastructure including flood prevention measures.

April 23, 2013

SNC-Lavalin settle bribery allegations in connection with Bangladesh contract

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. said April 17 a settlement has been reached with the World Bank Group in an investigation into allegations of bribery involving a bridge contract in Bangladesh.