Everything old is new again in construction
High-quality wood boards and vintage fixtures, doors and cabinets salvaged from historic properties are proving to be valuable treasures for progressive and eco-conscious builders and homeowners searching for stunning statement pieces and features for new and existing homes. The move to…
Landmark Toronto hotel sees net-zero retrofit
Guests who check in to Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel this fall may want to check out what the hotel is doing about climate change. The iconic 94-year-old landmark is getting a $46.5-million retrofit to reduce its carbon emissions, with the ultimate goal…
B.C. construction industry taps $10M to help battle worker shortages
Construction apprentices in B.C. are getting a leg up as the industry navigates an ongoing worker shortage. The B.C. Construction Association (BCCA) announced Wednesday (Sept. 27) it’s so far distributed $10 million to small and medium-sized employers in the construction business…
Construction firm files $3.5-M lawsuit over renovation
A construction firm contracted to renovate St. James Civic Centre is suing the city, alleging it relied on shoddy information that caused delays and added costs. The city-owned Ness Avenue facility, which features an indoor hockey arena, swimming pool, auditorium, weight…
EllisDon Developments announces plans to launch Arcadia District in Etobicoke
Building on EllisDon’s more than 70 years of experience building iconic landmarks such as the Rogers Centre and Art Gallery of Ontario, development arm EllisDon Developments announces it will launch sales for master-planned Etobicoke community Arcadia District in October 2023. This ambitious four-tower project at 56-60 Fieldway Road will be steps from…
ALI Excavation Group invests in its operational centre
Continuing its steady growth, ALI Excavation Group plans to invest no less than $25 million in its operational site in the Valleyfield Industrial Park. The construction of a brand-new head office is the starting point; a complex that will set a precedent in the business…
Highest Paying Construction Jobs of 2023
From rows upon rows of workers throwing up new housing developments to new high-rise buildings climbing their way upward slowly over months, construction as an industry and an occupation is a cornerstone of the American economy. Unfortunately, construction workers can experience…