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| Stories for September 1, 2010 | 
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BRADLEY FEHR
Crane operators in British Columbia and the Yukon have until the end of February to be certified.
Crane operator certification deadline looms in British Columbia
The deadline is approaching fast for all crane operators in British Columbia and the Yukon to become certified and be in compliance with new safety regulations. More
High-tech oil sands project near Fort McMurray, Alberta could change industry
Value Creation Inc. is planning the construction of a new high-tech oilsands project near Fort McMurray, Alberta, which could revolutionize the production process by transforming bitumen into a form that can be used directly by most refineries. More
ALLEN WARREN
Saskatoon bridge closed indefinitely over structural concerns
Saskatoon’s Traffic Bridge, opened in 1907, was closed indefinitely by the city on Aug. 24 after an inspection by city engineers revealed that corrosion to the bridge’s steel trusses threatened to bring the bridge down under its own weight. More
ALLEN WARREN
Construction crews discovered more than they expected under one of Regina’s oldest streets.
City of Regina project turns up all sorts of surprises
REGINA
Work on first phase of Regina’s City Square project slowed down somewhat this summer after unexpected underground discoveries knocked the downtown revitalization project off pace. More
Awareness about qualifications-based selection lacking: Survey
A survey commissioned by the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC-Canada) shows considerable work still needs to be done when it comes to educating clients on qualifications-based selection (QBS). More
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction launches Steel Day
Inspired by the success of a program launched last year in the U.S., the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is sponsoring a cross-country networking and educational event called SteelDay. More
Economy at a Glance
Have U.S. and Canadian shoppers taken a vow of frugality?
ALEX CARRICK
Chief Economist, CanaData
Canadian retail sales were +0.1% this June versus May and +3.8% when compared with June of last year, Statistics Canada reports. More
Saskatchewan bridge collapses, causing crane to topple
A crane operator was forced to jump to safety after a bridge in southwest Saskatchewan partially collapsed. A piece of the bridge on Highway 2, about 30 kilometres north of Moose Jaw, gave way and caused a crane to topple into Buffalo Pound Lake on Aug. 28. More
Crane tips over, killing worker and injuring two
WorkSafe BC is investigating the cause of an incident involving a crane, which killed a 55 year-old man and injured two others, at a residential construction site in Burnaby. More
Saskatoon man pulled from hole at construction site
A 25-year-old man was safely pulled out of a two metre-deep hole on the Circle Drive construction site in Saskatoon. More
Churchill airport gets government cash for infrastructure upgrades
The federal government is investing $13.4 million for construction at Churchill Manitoba’s airport. The improvements, which are taking place over a three-year period, will make essential upgrades to Churchill Airport’s taxiways, ramps and runways. More
Stantec acquires health care architectural firm
Stantec has acquired Anshen + Allen, which is a healthcare architectural firm with more than 200 employees and offices in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. More
| MOST POPULAR STORIES |
- High-tech oil sands project near Fort McMurray, Alberta could change industry
- TransCanada begins construction on British Columbia-Alberta pipeline
- VIDEO: B.C. Construction Association welcomes standardized contract forms
- Port Mann Bridge under construction
- Crane accident kills worker at construction site in Burnaby, British Columbia
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| TODAY’S TOP CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS |
These projects have been selected from 263 projects with a total value of $8,919,878,049 that Reed Construction Data Building Reports reported on yesterday.
NATURAL GAS PROCESSING FACILITY
$500,000,000 Fort Nelson BC Prebid
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$35,000,000 Winnipeg MB Prebid
| ALEX’S ECONOMICS BLOG |
Reed Construction Data Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in the North American economic environment with emphasis on the construction industry.
- Canada’s construction starts in a transition phase (August 27, 2010)
- U.S. initial jobless claims rise to half a million again (August 19, 2010)
- It’s been 35 years since institutional construction starts as strong (August 6, 2010)
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| DAILY COMMERCIAL NEWS |
- Ground broken on Halifax RCMP headquarters
- Fanshawe College’s new Centre for Applied Transportation Technologies goes green
- Vanbots continues work on York University Life Sciences Building in Toronto
- Manitoba introduces new farm building code
- Heavy rains wash away bridges to Nova Scotia fishing village
- South Korea calls for financial safety net
- Jobsite safety a shared duty: Mechanical Contractors Association
- New technology could help find Jimmy Hoffa: Study
| INDUSTRY EVENTS |
September 9
Asbestos Workers - 1 Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-888-767-3330 ext 3021 Email:courses@pinchin.com
September 14
Introduction to Radon Breakfast Seminar organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-888-767-3330 ext 3021 Email:courses@pinchin.com
September 14 - 15
Canadian Utilities Equipment & Engineering Show organized by Electricity Distributors Association at the International Centre, Toronto, ON
September 15
Introduction to Building Science Breakfast Seminar organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-888-767-3330 ext 3021 Email:courses@pinchin.com
September 16
Spills Prevention and Response Workshop organized by Region of Waterloo at the Waterloo Region Emergency Services Training and Research Complex, Waterloo, ON Tel:519-575-4426 Email:wrp@regionofwaterloo.ca
September 16 - 19
OGCA 72nd Annual General Meeting and Conference organized by Ontario General Contractors Association at the Le Parker Meridien Hotel, New York, NY Tel:905-671-3969
September 17
One Day Asbestos Training for Maintenance Workers organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd. at the Pinchin Environmental Head office, Mississauga, ON Tel:1-888-767-3330 ext 1335 Email:courses@pinchin.com
September 21
Mould Management & Abatement - One Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-888-767-3330 Ext 3021 Email:courses@pinchin.com
September 21 - 23
Legionella Update organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd. at the Pinchin Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:905-363-1335 Email:courses@pinchin.com
September 21- 23
Hazards & Control of Mould in Buildings - 3 Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd. at the Pinchin Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:905-363-1335 or 1888-767-3330 ext 1335
September 22 - 23
The Canadian Institute's Energy Save organized by The Canadian Institute at the Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, ON Tel:1-877-927-7936 Email:marketing_info@canadianinstitute.com
September 22 - 24
Crane & Rigging Workshop organized by Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association/Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC) at the Hilton San Diego, San Diego, CA Tel:703-698-0291 Email:info@scranet.org
September 22 - 25
MCA Canada's National Conference organized by Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada at the Halifax Marriott Hotel, Halifax, NS Tel:613-232-0492
September 22 - 25
Toronto Regional Green Building Festival organized by Green Building Alliance at the Direct Energy Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:416-364-0050 Ext. 304
September 23
25th Annual CanaData Construction Industry Forecasts Conference organized by Reed Construction Data at the Liberty Grand Entertainment and Conference Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:1-800-465-6475 Ext. 5471 Email:canadataconference@reedbusiness.com
September 24 - 25
CCA Fall Board Meeting organized by Canadian Construction Association at the Delta Hotel, Charlottetown, PEI Tel:613-236-9455
September 26 - 29
TAC Annual Conference and Exhibition organized by Transportation Association of Canada Halifax, NS Tel:613-736-1350
September 28
Construction Law Update Calgary organized by MMPI Canada at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, AB Tel:416-512-3801
September 28
Indoor Air Quality Breakfast Seminar organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-888-767-3330 ext 3021 Email:courses@pinchin.com
September 29
Building Envelope Solutions Conference organized by MMPI Canada at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, AB Tel:416-512-3801
September 29 - October 1
Rubber Recycling Symposium organized by Rubber Association of Canada/Rubber Manufacturers' Association at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto, ON Tel:905-814-1714
September 30
Glass Connections - Vancouver 2010 organized by Canadian Glass Association at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre, Burnaby, BC Tel:604-588-0245 Email:zgordon@canadianglassassociation.com
September 30 - October 1
Design-Build Conference organized by Canadian Design-Build Institute at the Intercontinental Montreal Hotel, Montreal, QC Tel:613-236-9455 Ext.408 Email:diannaf@cca-acc.com
