RONA Inc. getting rid of 500 jobs across Canada, citing ‘new market realities’
BOUCHERVILLE, QUE. — RONA Inc. says it’s eliminating 500 jobs across Canada in a bid to simplify its organizational structure. … Read more
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Linesight expands reach into Canada
Linesight has opened a Vancouver office to support its growing client base in Canada. The global construction consultancy firm provides … Read more
UrbanToronto Industry Updates: REMAX’s Commercial Real Estate Report, CafeTO, and Bidding Wars on the Rise
UrbanToronto industry updates share relevant news, events, and changes that impact the real estate and building industries in Toronto. In today’s … Read more
Champlain Towers’ pool deck not up to code, NIST officials say
Dive Brief: Federal investigators said Thursday that the pool deck at the Surfside, Florida, condominium that collapsed in 2021 did … Read more
Moda gets green light for £134m south London scheme
The £134m neighbourhood will include 283 studio homes plus a range of amenity spaces including a 24/7 gym, roof terrace, … Read more
Amazon debuts its headquarters complex in Virginia as it brings workers back to office
ARLINGTON, VA. – Amazon unveiled the first phase of its new headquarters complex in Virginia Thursday, a pair of gleaming, … Read more
Ontario takes next steps to extend GO system
(Artist concept courtesy of Ministry of Transportation, Province of Ontario) Ontario is investing $730 million to extend the Lakeshore East … Read more
Shortlist Announced for Transformation of Historic Toronto Coach Terminal
The City of Toronto is aiming to revitalize a series of its historic properties through the ModernTO program. This week, CreateTO … Read more
Feces, noose drawing left at Black Bechtel employee’s worksite, suit claims
Dive Brief: A federal lawsuit filed in Texas Thursday alleges Bechtel and ExxonMobil fired a Black foreman as retaliation for … Read more
Construction Data Briefs JUN 2023 « Construction Analytics
Nonresidential Buildings spending is leading Construction spending growth. For the first four months of 2023, total construction spending year-to-date (ytd) … Read more
Housing slowdown forces Travis Perkins profit warning
The UK’s largest builders’ merchants said other sectors like commercial, industrial and infrastructure were proving “more resilient”. A stock exchange … Read more
Ontario issues zoning orders to push through nursing homes despite opposition
TORONTO — Ontario has used its powers to push through the redevelopment of three long-term care homes run by a … Read more