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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
In new movie, Hamilton construction worker becomes ‘Defendor’ at night
The recent Canadian movie release Defendor pulls off a neat trick by daring to set the tale of an everyday superhero in an undisguised Hamilton, Ont.
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 10, 2010
U.S. construction spending drops by $5.5 billion
U.S. construction spending in January fell by $5.5 billion to $884 billion,
March 10, 2010
International Living Building Institute launches new challenge
The International Living Building Institute (ILBI) put its greenest foot forward recently by launching version 2.0 of its Living Building Challenge (LBC) building rating system.
March 10, 2010
International snowplow championship packs ‘em in
It’s a mid-winter competition that has attracted contestants from around the world to Canada this February.
March 8, 2010
To protect caribou, construction halted on Highway 63 near Fort McMurray
Construction work on the twinning of Highway 63 near Fort McMurray, Alberta is being halted from March 1 to July 15 to protect the threatened caribou populations during the calving season.
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
Tories vow to complete economic stimulus plan
A 6,000-word throne speech which outlined the Conservative government’s themes for governance on the eve of the federal budget delivered a commitment to complete its economic stimulus plan.
March 3, 2010
Ontario, construction industry working to clarify HST language
A clearer understanding of when Ontario’s harmonized sales tax is to be included in bids was established in a recent meeting between industry stakeholders and the province.
March 1, 2010
JJM Construction in the trenches for Highway 1 project
JJM Construction crews are busy installing a new sewermain as part of the Port Mann and Highway 1 Project in the Lower Mainland. The main is being installed on the west side of the existing Port Mann Bridge.
February 24, 2010
Supreme Court’s Tercon ruling may force new approach to contracts
The uncertainty created by the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the Tercon appeal case may force the construction industry across the country to adopt a more practical and simplified approach to procurement.
February 24, 2010
Passive house in Whistler, British Columbia showcases sustainable innovation
Canada’s first passive house, opened in Whistler, B.C. and it exceeds LEED Platinum energy standards by 50 per cent.
February 22, 2010
Web cams show progress on Port Mann Bridge construction
The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has set up new cameras to show progress and document the construction of the Port Mann Bridge and Highway 1.
February 22, 2010
Change is in the air for B.C.’s roadbuilders training
Some things change and some things stay the same.
February 22, 2010
Victoria airport interchange built in a roundabout way
After years of lobbying, a major interchange, complete with two large roundabouts, is being constructed to improve access at Victoria International Airport.
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
British Columbia Throne Speech outlines range of construction projects
B.C.’s speech from the throne outlined a range of projects requiring the participation of the construction industry.
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| CURRENT STORIES |
- Government takes over Northwest Territories P3 bridge project
- Canadian construction experts visit earthquake-ravaged Haiti
- Winnipeg gets new water treatment plant
- Weighing in on the Tercon Contractors appeal decision
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- In new movie, Hamilton construction worker becomes ‘Defendor’ at night
- ‘Quality product cannot come from cutting corners on safety’
- Shop owner suing VANOC over pre-Olympics road construction disruptions
- Fraud charges laid against former head of Quebec labour union
- Pursuit of LEED could result in professional negligence, insurance executive warns
- Province holding information sessions on new Ontario accessibility standard
- Work continues on Market Wharf condo in Toronto
- Chilliwack Cultural Centre project sets tilt-up concrete record
- WSIB report a clear response to ideas we submitted, Ontario General Contractors Association chief says
- SNC-Lavalin subsidiary Profac under scrutiny over federal contract billing
- As prices surge, China may raise interest rates
- Canadian soldiers repair blown-up bridge in Afghanistan
- Canadian Mechanical Contracting Education Foundation offering Gold Seal course for supervisors
- Slovak construction minister sacked amid corruption scandal
- Historic Kingston Dry Dock restored, enhanced
- Centre for Energy Innovation in Windsor, Ontario built using Termobuild HVAC system
- Canadian Standards Association parking garage standard gets tougher
- Accelerated schedules a challenge for vinyl flooring
- Good materials, shoddy workmanship produces poorly performing floor
| 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.
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| PROJECT NEWS BRIEFS |
Updates on Canadian construction projects from Reed Construction Data’s research team. More
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- Designs for new York Region District School Board building features energy efficiency (Jun 23, 2009)
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