Sunday, September 29, 2024 
Sudbury construction exec leading the way with advocacy
Julie Zulich has long been aware of the need to attract and retain more women in the skilled trades. So, it wasn’t a hard decision last year to help develop a new mentorship program geared toward Northern Ontario tradeswomen. LeadHER Trades was…
‘A positive outcome’ Construction worker safely removed from collapsed trench in Oakville
The “coordinated efforts” of emergency responders is being credited for saving the life of a worker who was trapped in a collapsed trench late Monday afternoon in Oakville. The incident happened shortly before 5 p.m. at a “large new home construction”…
Noose found at Obama Presidential Center, halting construction
Construction of the Obama Presidential Center has been temporarily suspended as of Nov. 10 after a noose was found on the Chicago worksite. The Obama Foundation condemned the incident as a “shameless act of cowardice and hate.” Lakeside Alliance, the construction company working on the project, were…
RESCON: Streamlining the approval process
Simcoe County is fast becoming a hub for innovation and cutting-edge technology related to housing. Plans are in the works in Innisfil for The Orbit, a next-generation, master-planned, transit-oriented community focused on sustainability. The smart city, to be built near Sixth…
Manitoba government invests in female civil engineers with Ruth Eden memorial scholarship
The Manitoba government, with the support of the Eden family, is establishing a $60,000 memorial scholarship fund at the University of Manitoba (UM) in memory of Ruth Eden to support females studying civil engineering, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk announced…
In Calgary, apartment building construction is booming as more Canadians embrace rentals
Across the country, competition is stiff among apartment hunters as the rental market gets tighter. In Calgary, that struggle to find rental space is fuelling an unprecedented amount of rental construction. As of September, construction has begun on 2,799 new rental…
CMHC won’t reveal where billions of dollars in rental construction loans are going
Canada’s federal housing agency is lending billions of dollars to boost construction of rental homes without routinely disclosing the recipients of the money or where the units are being built, shrouding in secrecy a program designed to address the country’s housing shortfall by…
The CISC expresses their deepest sympathies for the passing of Hugh A. Krentz
Hugh A. Krentz has been instrumental in making Canadian buildings and bridges safer and stronger. He has drawn on 50 years of experience as an engineer in the steel and construction industries to develop more efficient, safe and sound building codes…
Winners announced at 22nd CISC Quebec Awards of Excellence Gala
On Thursday, October 27, 2022, the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC-ICCA) Quebec Region celebrated the 22nd anniversary of the Steel Construction Awards of Excellence, at the Palace Convention Center, offering a welcome cocktail and a gourmet buffet, to a full house…
Winners announced for CISC Ontario Awards for Excellence in Steel Construction 2022
On Thursday, November 10, 2022, the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC-ICCA) Ontario held the CISC Ontario Awards for Excellence in Steel Construction, at Hotel X, at the Princess’ Gates Ballroom, Exhibition Place in Toronto, offering a welcome cocktail and a…
Cooper Equipment Rentals Achieves COR Certification Across Ontario Locations
Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited , the leading Canadian owned and operated construction equipment rental company, is pleased to announce its successful completion of the Certificate of Recognition in Ontario (COR) as administered by the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (“IHSA”). COR…
5 Ways STACK’s Construction Management Tools Will Revolutionize Your Workflow
No one would ever claim that construction management is an easy job. Even without material shortages, fluctuating prices, and weather delays, there are so many moving parts to keep track of that it can be difficult to keep up and to shut down…
Canadian government announces net-zero plan for concrete industry
The Canadian government is looking to reduce carbon emissions in cement and concrete manufacturing with its Roadmap to Net-Zero Carbon Concrete by 2050. Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne released the document Thursday in Saskatoon. He was joined by…
Electrical Contractor Houle to Manage Hybrid Workplaces and Distributed Teams with Procore
Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), a leading global provider of construction management software, is pleased to announce Houle Electric Ltd. has selected Procore Technologies as its construction management platform. Based in Burnaby, B.C., Houle delivers diverse construction services to industrial, commercial,…
IAPMO Seeks Public Input on Manual of Recommended Practice for Toilet Room Design
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking the public’s input for the development of the Manual of Recommended Practice for Toilet Room Design: All Gender, Health, Safety, Privacy, and Security. Created by one of several task groups formed…
