Province orders Hamilton to expand its urban boundary
The provincial government is ordering Hamilton to expand its urban boundary, despite a 2021 city council decision and massive showing of public support to hold the boundary. The province’s decision was posted late on Friday and approves an expansion of 2,200 hectares — even more than the 1,310 hectares the…
Attraction and Retention in a Post-Pandemic World
It’s no secret, the pandemic took a toll on both the economy and the job market. We’re currently living through a labour shortage, where leaders struggle to attract new people and have a hard time retaining their best. Luckily, there are…
Rooftop Safety Compliance Part 1 – Gaining Safe Access to Your Roof
While working on rooftops, safety is a priority! With advancements in infrastructure and the need for businesses to evolve their physical space, commercial roofs across the country are becoming crowded. This is gradually impacting local standards and height safety regulations that…
NEU realizes fast membership growth during first months
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete―a uniquely positioned center providing access to technologies and the knowledge needed to effectively and safely produce and place carbon neutral concrete in the built environment― is seeing rapid growth in membership…
40 Largest construction companies in Canada
The largest construction companies in Canada serve as testaments to the growth of the domestic market, which was valued at $325.1 billion in 2021, exceeding estimates of growth to $304.6 billion by 2023. If you’re a construction contractor in Canada, then you know…
Ontario condos 35% smaller on average than they were 25 years ago: MPAC
The crown corporation that tracks property data in Ontario says condos across the province are getting smaller while detached homes are getting bigger. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), which also determines the assessed value for all Ontario properties, says between…
New downtown Toronto building razes the roof to add new floors
The architects and builders redeveloping Cambridge Suites Hotel at the edge of Toronto’s financial district say their plan is going to take construction techniques in the city to a whole new level. It looks like they’re not exaggerating. The development proposal…
Ontario to cut fees for affordable housing, rental construction
The government of Ontario has introduced sweeping new legislation aimed at speeding up housing construction that will cut fees for affordable and rental projects and spur “gentle density” by allowing three units on any residential lot across the province. But Ontario’s Minister of…
FortisBC awards three companies with 2022 Excavation Safety Awards
FortisBC is awarding Mr. Service Ltd., Granby Bobcat Service Ltd. and Hexcel Construction Ltd. with the 2022 Excavation Safety Awards for their safe digging practices over the past year. FortisBC’s damage prevention team is bringing back these awards for the first…
EllisDon’s Jody Becker Named Among WXN Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women
Jody Becker, EllisDon’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President, Infrastructure Services & Technology, has been named among the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Canada’s top 100 most powerful women, KPMG C-Suite Executives. WXN’s annual awards recognize the leadership and accomplishments of 100 women…