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A Manitoba builder has come under fire after three clients say the company didn’t complete their home and cottage projects as planned — and in two cases, the construction projects were riddled with mould and other deficiencies, the clients allege. Two of those clients have…

Home construction in British Columbia will need to rise to unprecedented levels to offset the impact of record immigration on the housing market, the B.C. Real Estate Association said in a new report on Tuesday.  The province must build 25 per cent more…

Real economic growth in Thunder Bay will ramp up significantly over the next two years, thanks to the construction of the new jail. The Conference Board of Canada’s updated economic outlook for the city predicts that the $1.2 billion dollar project…

The City of Mississauga rejected applications for two residential towers in Port Credit steps from two major transit stations this month, saying the buildings proposed were too tall.  But the province of Ontario says the city can no longer make this type…

Amendments to the Construction Projects Labour Relations Act introduced last week will broaden the legislation to include large-scale green hydrogen production facilities as Nova Scotia transitions to renewable energy. “Large-scale green hydrogen projects provide significant investment, economic activity and jobs for…

Projections in Ontario’s budget for housing starts show the province’s target to build 1.5 million homes in 10 years slipping further out of reach with each passing year. Nearly 100,000 homes were built in the province in 2022, the first year…

The Nanaimo Regional General Hospital will soon have expanded intensive care and high acuity units each with a capacity of 12 beds. The funding for the project was announced in the provinces 2023 budget and has an estimated cost of $60.1 million for…

The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the Builders’ Liens Act to reduce unnecessary slowdowns on construction projects caused by delays in payments, Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister James Teitsma announced today. “The window for major construction is often limited…

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America have ended their bid to see the City of Sault Ste. Marie continue to be designated a construction employer. Their decision to not appeal a court decision to the Ontario Court of…

RenoRun Inc. has filed for creditor protection in Quebec, as the beleaguered company seeks to restructure itself and begin a formal sales process on Wednesday. The Montreal-based startup’s board of directors approved the filing of a notice of intent last week,…

By The Utility Expo staff A shortage of skilled workers in the utility industry is an ongoing problem that will be made more challenging by the large volume of work needed to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, and a…

This week’s release of the 2023 Federal Budget fell short of providing the right conditions to secure economic growth and stability for all Canadians through concrete action on workforce capacity building, fair procurement, and trade-enabling infrastructure investment. “The government needs to…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has published the Manual of Recommended Practice for Toilet Room Design: All Gender, Health, Safety, Privacy and Security. On Sept. 15, 2021, IAPMO initiated the Bathroom Design Task Group to create a manual…

by Kevin Forestell, DOZR There’s more of a difference between mini excavators and standard excavators than size alone. Specs, maneuverability, cost, and job requirements should all be part of the conversation when comparing these two machines. What is the difference between…

Safety measures for commercial vehicles are wide-ranging and require intense operator training and regular inspections. It seems like ancient history that once there were no seat belts, backup alarms, or fire-resistant cushions. Although vehicular accidents have not been eliminated, they have…