Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – August 2023
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Canada in August 2023. Also included is the latest … Read more
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Ford shuffles cabinet in wake of two minister resignations
TORONTO – Ontario Premier Doug Ford has shuffled his cabinet in the wake of two ministerial resignations this week. Monte … Read more
Vain Attempts to Defang Food, Energy, and Rent in U.S. and Canadian Inflation
The Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada have both held the line on interest rates lately. But neither has … Read more
BREAKING: Ontario Labour Minister Monte McNaughton leaving government for private sector
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government has lost another cabinet member. Labour Minister Monte McNaughton is leaving government for … Read more
Deltek partners with Procore on ComputerEase app management
HERNDON, VA. – Project software management provider Deltek is partnering with Procore to further integrate data from the two platforms. … Read more
‘Insufficient grounds’ for full probe into Ford stag and doe: commissioner
TORONTO – Ontario’s integrity commissioner says there are “insufficient grounds” for him to conduct a full investigation into whether Premier … Read more
This simple log structure may be the oldest example of early humans building with wood
NEW YORK – Researchers have uncovered a simple structure from the Stone Age that may be the oldest evidence yet … Read more
Projects, innovation and people: Celebrating National Construction Appreciation Week
National Construction Appreciation Week celebrates the dedicated, hardworking men and women in the industry and is an opportunity to promote … Read more
Liberals, Tories compete on housing policy as MPs return to Ottawa after summer break
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals intend to introduce legislation soon that would eliminate the GST from new rental housing construction and backdate … Read more
Lawsuits filed by building owner, victim’s family in Old Montreal fire that killed 7
MONTREAL — A pair of lawsuits have been filed in connection with a fire in an Old Montreal heritage building … Read more
Undo Line 5 shutdown order, federal government’s filing urges U.S. appeals court
WASHINGTON – Ottawa is urging a U.S. appeals court to reverse a Wisconsin judge’s order that threatens to shut down … Read more
U.S. Spotlight: What’s in a name? Ask SNC; ground zero performing arts center; Biden supports major rail plans
This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News features a story on a performing arts center that’s slated … Read more