CANS calls on HRM Council to stop advancing construction policy without consultation
The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is raising serious concerns about Halifax Regional Council’s ongoing pattern of moving ahead … Read more
Technology
Detroit arts center built to unite is also divisive
A years-in-the-making arts center whose purpose is to unite Detroit and its suburbs has some saying it’s turned into another … Read more
Stakeholders offer qualified support for Canada Strong Fund
Construction and engineering stakeholders say they generally support a package of major new federal initiatives announced in the Mark Carney … Read more
Ontario provides $500,000 to help tariff-impacted workers in Sault Ste. Marie
SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. — The Ontario government is investing $500,000 through the Trade-Impacted Communities Program (TICP) to help workers in … Read more
Aecon reports $17.9M first-quarter loss compared with $37.9M loss last year
TORONTO- Aecon Group Inc. reported a loss attributable to shareholders of $17.9 million during its first quarter, compared with a … Read more
Toronto area could get two high-speed rail stations — not just one — says Alto CEO
MONTREAL — The head of the country’s high-speed rail project says the Greater Toronto Area could be home to two … Read more
Massive crawler crane installs 2.1-million-pound basemat
CLARINGTON, ONT. – The Ontario government has announced a major construction milestone has been reached on the G7’s first Small … Read more
Trump’s trade czar says U.S. looking to work with Canada on energy: sources
WASHINGTON — United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Canadians looking for insights into the future of bilateral trade this … Read more
Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipeline
FORT COLLINS, COLO. — President Donald Trump granted a key approval Thursday for a major new oil pipeline that would … Read more
Contract awarded for first major package of Hamilton LRT civil, utility work
HAMILTON, ONT. — Hamilton Transit Alliance, led by Aecon Infrastructure Inc., has been awarded the first major package for the … Read more
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady but warns future movements unclear
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for a fourth consecutive time Wednesday, but officials … Read more
Feds formalize enhanced oil recovery tax credit flip-flop in spring economic update
OTTAWA — The spring economic update the federal government released on Tuesday seeks to formalize a pivot in climate policy … Read more