News Roundup for August 31, 2023
More than 8,000 condo units in the GTHA have been delayed, many in more affordable communities; reprimand housing minister over … Read more
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OSHA proposes change to walkaround rule
Dive Brief: A newly proposed rule from OSHA could mean more eyes on the jobsite during an inspection, and some … Read more
High-Strength Concrete Market Set To Reach $490M By 2028
The global high-strength concrete market has demonstrated its robustness by reaching a valuation of US$ 346.26 Million in 2022. IMARC … Read more
Job Openings – Behind the Headlines « Construction Analytics
Construction Job Openings – Behind the Headlines Recent data indicates ~ 300k job openings. Let’s look at support. To support … Read more
Laing O’Rourke lands £700m hospital contract
The current estimate for construction cost alone to replace University Hospital Monklands is £700m but a final figure is yet … Read more
Central Okanagan housing market tightens following fires
Aug. 30, 2023 – B.C.’s Central Okanagan’s housing shortage is expected to be exacerbated by the McDougall Creek wildfire. As … Read more
Governments support affordable housing in Little Current
LITTLE CURRENT, ONT. — The federal and provincial governments are contributing funding towards 12 affordable housing units for seniors in … Read more
Euclid Chemical opens new plant in Calgary
Euclid Canada has a fleet of admixture tanker trucks to service to customers across Western Canada. (Photo courtesy of Euclid … Read more
Mid-Rise Building Proposed by Cosburn Station on Ontario Line
In East York’s Broadview North neighbourhood, a new development proposal is adding to the area’s growing list of towers close … Read more
Inland Homes warns of possible loan covenant breach
The south east developer is considering possible provisions to be made against certain asset values in its accounts with its … Read more
What Went Hong?: Hope for net-zero
In a recent edition of Canadian Contractor, an article talked about Canada’s transition to net-zero and the use of storing carbon … Read more
BREAKING: Ontario housing minister violated integrity act in Greenbelt land swap: commissioner
TORONTO – Ontario’s integrity commissioner has found that the province’s housing minister violated the integrity act in the government’s Greenbelt … Read more