Wednesday, April 24, 2024 
‘Funding gap’ halts construction on $75-million Métis cultural centre in Fort McMurray
Construction on a $75-million Métis cultural centre in Fort McMurray, Alta., has been halted after the organization behind the project ran into a funding shortfall. The Métis Nation of Alberta’s McMurray Métis Local 1935 broke ground on the project in the fall of…
Critics sound concern over Ford government’s plan to explore building homes in conservation lands
This week the Ford government proposed sweeping changes to housing regulations and planning to try and speed up housing development, but some of the proposals have sparked concern that the government is moving to gut environmental protections around development. The proposed legislation includes changes to…
Mitigate Risk with a Rock-Solid Construction Scope of Work
Do you have seven years to spend studying for a State Bar Exam? Didn’t think so. Although legal isn’t everyone’s first language, construction contracts are critical in protecting your business from vulnerabilities. A contractor’s scope of work (SOW) sets expectations of…
Lytton to become the first Universally Designed Community in North America
The Village of Lytton announced that it has passed Building Amendment Bylaw No. 711 2022 which includes Part 24, where the construction of new Part 3 and Part 9 buildings shall comply with SAFERhome Standards to ensure all new homes are built to…
Prince George building boom extends into the backcountry
The wilderness around Prince George, out into the Robson Valley and up towards the Pine Pass has been home to plenty of hammering and sawing and digging and clearing to go along with the hiking, snowshoeing, skiing and mountain biking. Thanks to…
Despite charges against HVAC company, homeowners say they continue to lose millions in new contracts
Despite hundreds of calls and complaints — and millions of dollars in contracts disputed by homeowners — an Ontario heating and cooling equipment company continues to operate even with dozens of charges alleging violations of the province’s Consumer Protection Act, a…
GlobalFair secures new cash to simplify procuring construction materials
The construction materials market is fragmented, according to GlobalFair CEO Shaily Garg, because it involves layers of both supply chain and logistics complexities. In a 2021 survey for the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo, the vast majority of builders said that the…
$8M lawsuit alleges defects in Mike ‘Holmes approved homes’
It was a housing project with promise: a subdivision of unique homes in picturesque Meaford, Ont., advertised as “Mike Holmes Approved.” Mike Holmes is a contractor and television personality known for rescuing homeowners from botched construction jobs. In 2016, Myles Johnson and Andrea…
Youth push Mississauga to write robust green building rules
Kaneera Uthayakumaran isn’t going to let Mississauga’s politicians pass the buck now that a new council has been elected. During Ontario’s recent municipal elections, the 18-year-old biomedical chemistry student, along with roughly 15 other young Future Majority volunteers, sought to convince…
American Concrete Institute announces new building officials webinar series
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the availability of a new series of webinars, the ACI Building Officials Webinar Series, beginning in November 2022. The webinar series will focus on highlighted topics specifically for building officials that have been approved for…
Muslim Canadians ‘left out’ of purchasing homes due to lack of halal mortgages: experts
For many prospective homebuyers in Canada, obtaining a mortgage can be a challenge due to elevated home prices. But for members of Canada’s Muslim community, those looking to purchase a home may be faced with an additional barrier – securing a mortgage…
Waterfront Toronto celebrates design excellence with first ever Waterfront Design Review Panel Awards
Waterfront Toronto is thrilled to announce the recipients of its inaugural Design Review Panel Awards. The awards recognize ten visionary projects across seven categories, and were presented in a ceremony at Waterfront Toronto’s lakeside offices. The Waterfront Design Review Panel (WDRP)…
Lunch and Learn with Skyline Group
The Skyline Group lunch & learn presentation has been designed to provide guidance and allow us to educate our industry or anyone faced with height safety risks on how to make height safety compliance easy. Regardless of the project stage, height…
Construction bookkeeping: everything you need to know
While bookkeeping in the construction industry can be challenging due to its many considerations, it’s an essential part of successfully running a construction firm. Here’s what you need to know about bookkeeping for construction companies. What is construction bookkeeping? Bookkeeping in…
Homeowners share responsibility in protecting workers from asbestos exposure
While asbestos-related diseases are preventable, asbestos exposure remains the leading cause of work-related deaths in B.C. That’s why WorkSafeBC is reminding homeowners of their responsibility to keep workers safe during demolition and renovation projects. “Homeowners must get their homes tested for…
