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May 16, 2013
Double Duty
Construction gets closer to the top floor of the second tower at Electric City Phase 1 and 2 condominiums in Toronto, Ont.
May 16, 2013
St. Marys Cement Inc. fined $75,000
St. Marys Cement Inc. of Toronto has been fined $75,000 and a supervisor was fined $3,000 for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a worker was injured.
May 15, 2013
Newspaper building converted for original builder’s new offices
What goes around comes around.
May 14, 2013
Workin’ on the Five
Work is progressing on the Five Condos project at 5 St. Joseph St. in Toronto, Ont. Graywood Developments Ltd. along with 5SJ Construction Management have completion of the 48-storey, 539-unit project with top two floors for mechanical room scheduled for spring 2015.
May 14, 2013
Heron Hill Hoist
A concrete bucket rises up at the Yorkland at Heron’s Hill condominium project in North York, Ont.
May 13, 2013
PCL Constructors works on Humber River Regional Hospital in Toronto
Work is moving along at the Humber River Regional Hospital’s new acute care complex in Toronto, Ont.
May 9, 2013
Cross-laminated timber first in Ottawa
In what is thought to be the first such commercial installation in the city of Ottawa, cross-laminated timber (CLT) is being utilized on a Playvalue Toys warehouse/retail facility.
May 9, 2013
Canam Steel acquires Quincy Joist Company
Canam Steel Corporation, a subsidiary of Canam Group, has signed an agreement to acquire the steel joist fabrication assets of Quincy Joist Company, a subsidiary of Schuff International, Inc.
May 9, 2013
Spire covered with U.S. flag hoisted to roof of New York’s World Trade Center
Adorned with an American flag that flapped in the breeze, the last pieces of a silver spire were hoisted to the top of the World Trade Center on May 2 as construction workers cheered its ascent.
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 7, 2013
Address on the Corner
Construction is ongoing for The Address at High Park condominiums on Bloor St. W. in Toronto, Ont.
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 6, 2013
Using niche markets to develop Sudbury’s condominiums
The condo market is growing in Sudbury — and in some instances it is being developed in unusual places. Take the city’s old General Hospital as an example.
May 3, 2013
Bird Construction works on Berczy condos in Toronto
Exterior work continues on the Berczy condos on Front Street in Toronto, Ont. Owner Concert Properties Ltd. and general contractor Bird Construction Company have completion of the 13-storey, 166-unit project designed to meet LEED Gold certification mid-2013.
May 3, 2013
Dominus continues construction on 57-storey L Tower condos in Toronto
Glass installation nears the top floor of the L Tower condominium on Front Street in Toronto, Ont. Dominus Construction Group Ltd. is construction manager of the 57-storey, 600-suite project with a fitness centre, spa, indoor pool and adjacent underground parking.
May 3, 2013
New South Kent Wind project to create up to 500 jobs
Ground has been broken on the 270 megawatt (MW) South Kent Wind project, announced Samsung Renewable Energy, Inc. and Pattern Energy Group LP.
May 2, 2013
Canadian firm helps WTC to new heights
One World Trade Center, the skyscraper that replaces the fallen twin towers in New York City, is about to receive the last pieces of its crowning spire, a 124-metre structure built in part in Canada.
May 1, 2013
On the Trowel
A worker smooths concrete at the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport at the University of Toronto St. George Campus.
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 30, 2013
Construction continues on York Harbour Club Condos in Toronto
Concrete trucks are lined up at the York Harbour Club Condominiums on Bastion Street in Toronto, Ont.
April 29, 2013
Engineer faces charges in Elliot Lake mall collapse
A professional engineer faces charges under health and safety laws in connection with last summer's deadly mall collapse in a northern Ontario town, the province's Ministry of Labour announced Monday
April 26, 2013
Demolition of Windsor’s worst eyesore intricate
It has been a long time coming but abatement and demolition of arguably Windsor’s worst eyesore began in late February and will be completed by summer.
April 25, 2013
Ontario toxic exposure rule upgrades anticipated
The Ontario Ministry of Labour is considering upgrading the rules and guidelines for exposure to toxic substances on construction and demolition sites.
April 25, 2013
A Tasty Project
Construction is moving along for the Design Build of Whitby Phase 3 Expansion - Durham College Centre for Food in Whitby, Ont.
April 25, 2013
Darcon works on Liberty Development World on Yonge project in Thornhill, Ontario
A worker assists a hoist at the World on Yonge residential and commercial development at Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue in Thornhill, Ont.
April 24, 2013
Windsor university steel collapse investigation
Tacoma Engineers of Guelph, Ont. is continuing an investigation of the partial collapse of the steel skeleton of the University of Windsor’s new Innovation Centre.
April 23, 2013
TMG Builders work on Tower at King West condos in Toronto
Glass installation is moving up on the Tower at King West Condominiums on Western Battery Rd. in the Liberty Village area of Toronto, Ont.
April 22, 2013
TMG Builders continues construction on Emerald Park condos in Toronto
Construction rises above grade at the Emerald Park Condominiums at Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue in North York, Ont.
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