Renaker submits £300m plan for Manchester’s tallest tower
The 71-storey tower, already nicknamed the ‘Lighthouse’ because of its distinctive lantern-style glazing on the upper five floors, will top … Read more
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Nursing home geared toward needs of N.S. Black communities announced in Halifax
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier has announced plans to build a publicly funded nursing home on the eastern outskirts of … Read more
Toronto’s Humid Season is Upon Us
Urban centres across the world are experiencing what is estimated to be the hottest week in modern human history, and … Read more
Friday Feedback: Which materials are most expensive?
The cost of popular construction materials has been hard to nail down since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. About … Read more
Multiplex and Murphy top June contracts league
Murphy took the contract to build a station in south Cambridge for the East-West Rail line. Enabling works are underway … Read more
Samsung sparks hope for further technology investment in Texas
Samsung recently confirmed a 50 per cent increased investment in its chip factory located in Taylor, Texas northeast of Austin, … Read more
New site washroom rules now in effect in Ontario
(Photo: © ungvar / Adobe Stock) Ontario construction sites are now required to have at least one women’s-only washroom. That … Read more
News Roundup for July 7, 2023
Pearson Airport will be home to Ontario’s first public hydrogen refuelling station; Olivia Chow says Ottawa is to blame for … Read more
Lendlease names new Europe CEO
Australia-based contractor and developer Lendlease has named Andrea Ruckstuhl as the business’ new CEO Europe, effective earlier this week. Company … Read more
Go-ahead for 48-storey Birmingham BTR tower
The project will deliver 462 build to rent homes, public realm, ground-floor commercial space and onsite amenities. Designed by architect … Read more
Expropriation an option for land needed for Ontario Place redevelopment, report says
TORONTO — The province will expropriate land owned by the City of Toronto at Ontario Place if a deal is … Read more
Supporting mass timber building in B.C.
(Image courtesy of DIALOG) The Canadian government is contributing $3.5 million to the construction of 2150 Keith Drive, a hybrid … Read more