Aging infrastructure struggling to keep up with storms, wildfires, changing climate
FREDERICTON — The torrential rain that washed out roads, bridges and a key rail link in Nova Scotia is being … Read more
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New housing minister says closing door on newcomers is no solution to housing crunch
OTTAWA — Canada’s new housing and infrastructure minister says closing the door to newcomers is not the solution to the … Read more
Renovations to Montreal’s famed Olympic Stadium just got more complicated
MONTREAL — Repairs to the roof of Montreal’s problem-plagued Olympic Stadium have become significantly more complicated. The agency in charge … Read more
New York City crane collapse linked to company and operator with history of safety violations
NEW YORK — As authorities continue to investigate a crane collapse that rained thousands of pounds of steel debris onto … Read more
CDPQ Infra celebrates launch of REM phase one
Phase one of Montreal’s new 67-kilometre electric automated light rail system opened July 28 after five years of construction and … Read more
Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – June 2023
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Canada in June 2023. Also included is the latest … Read more
Lewis leaves ‘inspirational’ legacy as construction labour lawyer and leader
Mark Lewis will be remembered by his peers as a well-respected, knowledgeable and professional lawyer in construction and labour relations. … Read more
Accused in Ottawa east end explosion expected to plead guilty next month
OTTAWA — The man charged with causing an explosion that destroyed several new homes in Ottawa earlier this year is … Read more
Gateway to the north: Speers chronicles Ontario’s storied northern roadways
As thousands of Ontarians trek up north on vacation this summer, few give thought to the enterprise, labour and ingenuity … Read more
Trudeau announces major cabinet shakeup, seven new ministers
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a significant reset to his cabinet, with two-thirds of portfolios switching hands, … Read more
CHBA urges feds to implement policies to combat inflation
The federal government says there is a need to double housing starts and build 5.8 million new homes over the … Read more
ESA reports death of construction worker in powerline incident
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Ontario’s Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has reported two incidents of contact with powerlines on construction sites so … Read more