Friday, September 27, 2024 
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…
ACEC-Ontario selects new Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario (ACEC-Ontario) recently announced that Andrew Hurd has been selected as the Association’s next Executive Director. Andrew is currently the Director, Policy & Stakeholder Relations at the Ontario Road Builders Association (ORBA),…
Improving Safety on the Job Site with Construction Software
It’s a long-standing motto that safety is everyone’s responsibility on a construction project. Projects require inspections, reports, safety gear, training, and protocols to keep everyone safe and heading home to their families at the end of the day. However, accidents do…
Study: IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator™ can lead to Energy, Carbon and Water Savings in Single and Multifamily Residences
Using the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials’ (IAPMO) Water Demand Calculator™ as an alternative to sizing methods in traditional plumbing codes can result in energy, carbon and water savings with no change to how residents use plumbing fixtures in…
Advancing Construction Site Security: Top Trends of 2023
Jobsite security is a crucial aspect of any construction project, whether it’s a small renovation or a large-scale commercial development. Construction sites are inherently vulnerable to security breaches due to their open and accessible nature. Construction sites are vulnerable to theft,…
50 Years of Innovation: KEITH WALKING FLOOR®
When Keith Foster set out to develop the WALKING FLOOR® unloader, he had one goal: Design the lightest, simplest, most trouble-free self-unloading system yet devised. 50 years later, KEITH Manufacturing Co. continues to help customers around the world make their work…
