Thursday, September 26, 2024 
SCSA selects AuditSoft for COR Auditing and Data Analytics Solutions
AuditSoft, the leading Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) auditing software, has been selected by the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) for its Certificate of Recognition (COR®) auditing and data analytics capabilities. COR® continues to grow in popularity and AuditSoft’s user-friendly solutions have…
Analyzing the Growth and Decline in Building Construction Investments in April 2023
Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction experienced a slight increase of 0.4% in April 2023, reaching $20.3 billion. The residential sector, however, saw a decrease of 0.7% to $14.4 billion, while the non-residential sector witnessed a growth of 3.4%…
Jobber Unveils Job Costing Feature to Help Service Pros Maximize Profitability
Jobber recently announced the launch of a new job costing feature that enables home service businesses in any industry, including contracting and construction, landscaping, tree care, painting, HVAC, and roofing, to more accurately track and understand job costs and profit margins.…
Canadian housing starts down 4.2% in May
According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the trend in housing starts has been declining steadily since November 2022. In May, the trend reached 230,205 units, showing a 4.2% decrease compared to April, which had 240,318 units. The trend…
Manitoba Task Force to Explore Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste Diversion
The Manitoba government, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region and the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association are launching a new Construction, Renovation and Demolition Task Force to find new ways to divert waste materials from Manitoba landfills, Environment and Climate Minister Kevin Klein announced today.…
Nova Scotia Power’s new permit system causing long waits for electricians
Most mornings, Blair Leon waits on hold with Nova Scotia Power. Leon operates Alliance Electrical Contracting in Sydney. In April, the utility rolled out a new system that allows electricians to apply for permits and electrical inspections over the phone. Leon said he can be left on…
Six Nations’ huge battery project is the future of energy supply in Ontario — and maybe all of Canada
The future of Ontario’s energy supply — perhaps even Canada’s — depends on 10 acres of rugged land wedged between an oil refinery and a steel plant some two hours south of Toronto. This is not land humans can live on.…
Construction begins on the new Weyburn General Hospital
Construction is set to begin this week on the new Weyburn General Hospital, which will offer residents in Weyburn and surrounding areas centralized services under one roof. “It is great to see this project moving along and progressing into the construction…
Esquimalt apartments evacuated after excavation cave-in
Two Esquimalt apartment buildings home to about 30 residents were evacuated Tuesday morning after a portion of a driveway next to an excavation site collapsed and some shoring on one side gave way. One of the buildings, home to about half…
Toronto’s Pre-Construction Industry Raises over $70k for Daily Bread Food Bank
On Friday, June 2nd, Ballin’ Out for Charity held its first annual basketball tournament, an exciting event that bridged the pre-construction industry with sports, community, and giving back with resounding success. The event organized by RAD Marketing, BLACKLINE and TCS Marketing Systems…
‘Scary situation’ played out between competing construction companies on TCH near St. John’s
A long rivalry between two of Newfoundland and Labrador’s biggest road construction companies came to a head this week, resulting in smashed windows and a police investigation. Barriers near Municipal Construction and Farrell’s Excavating — both located just off the Trans-Canada…
New Soo Lock project sticking to the schedule
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New Lock at the Soo project remains on schedule as major construction continues with phases 2 and 3 this season. Joint ventures Kokosing-Alberici (Upstream Approach Walls, Phase 2), and Kokosing, Alberici, Traylor (New Lock, Phase…
Gilbane Building Company names Adam Jelen as next CEO
Gilbane Building Company, the leading global, family-owned construction management firm, named Adam R. Jelen as the firm’s next chief executive officer, following a deliberate, multi-year succession process. On January 1, 2024, Jelen will succeed Thomas M. Laird, Jr., who will become…
A bridge to a career in construction trades with emPOWER
Launched on International Women’s Day in 2019, emPOWER Women in Construction is a 15-week program designed to draw more women into the construction sector. The Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development funds the program to help women…
Vision Bridge-Bonaventure Consortium calls for rapid regulatory approval process
The Vision Bridge-Bonaventure Consortium is proposing an enhanced vision for the development of the Bridge-Bonaventure/Pointe-du-Moulin sector, including the construction of over 9,500 housing units, 2,000 more than originally envisioned, a job creation component on more than 46,000 square metres of built…
