| MOST POPULAR STORIES |
- High-tech oil sands project near Fort McMurray, Alberta could change industry
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- 20 Most Popular Stories
| 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
$250,000,000 Fort Nelson BC Negotiated
$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 |
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- 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

















