Professional Services

March 15, 2010

Government takes over Northwest Territories P3 bridge project

A bridge being built as a public-private partnership (P3) is being taken over by the government of the Northwest Territories after an extensive redesign of the superstructure and a new contractor was hired to complete construction.

March 15, 2010

Weighing in on the Tercon Contractors appeal decision

Egregious behavior - an affront to the integrity and business efficacy of the tendering process was cited by the Supreme Court of Canada in its reasons for judgment in the Tercon Contractors Ltd. appeal.

March 10, 2010

Eastern, central focus of federal budget a concern to industry

Construction leaders in Western Canada believe the 2010 federal budget is focused on stimulus spending in Eastern Canada, despite a need for a long-term plan to address infrastructure needs across the country.

March 8, 2010

Federal contracts may require fully bilingual documents

A proposed move by the federal government to expand requirements for posting of bilingual contract documents on the MERX electronic tendering system is creating concern in design industry circles.

March 3, 2010

In wake of toddler death, committee will study Calgary construction safety

In the aftermath of a toddler’s death from falling construction debris, the City of Calgary and the local construction industry have formed a committee to study safety.

March 3, 2010

Infrastructure gets funding increase in B.C. Budget 2010

The 2010 B.C. budget contains increases in capital spending and maintains investment in stimulus and municipal projects, but no new major infrastructure projects were announced.

March 3, 2010

Terrane Metals Corp. set to start construction on mine near Fort St. James, British Columbia

Terrane Metals Corp. is considering options for financing construction on the Mount Milligan Mine project, as the company moves forward with one of the first major mines to be developed in British Columbia in a decade.

March 1, 2010

New engineering association forms in Fort McMurray, Alberta

The newest chapter of a national association for plant and facility maintenance has been established in Fort McMurray, Alberta, to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry in the region.

March 1, 2010

Construction Sector Council unveils mentoring program

A new Construction Sector Council (CSC) mentorship tool will help the industry retain the skills and expertise found at jobsites, as large retirement numbers loom over the next eight years.

February 17, 2010

B.C. government breached own contract on highway project, court rules

A Kelowna-based civil construction contractor won its case in the Supreme Court of Canada against the Province of B.C. which breached its own tender contract on a highway project.

February 15, 2010

Infrastructure investment gets mixed reaction

While the Alberta Budget’s investment in basic infrastructure was applauded by the construction industry, the City of Calgary is concerned about what it means for municipal projects.

February 15, 2010

Independent Contractors and Business Association allowed to reveal market recovery fund recipients

The open shop association in B.C. is upset a small group of electrical contractors received a large sum of money from the union to subsidize labour costs on bids, but the union says this is just part of an overall market entry strategy.