Constructed four generations ago, the massive rock and clay dam at El Capitan Reservoir is capable of storing over 36 billion gallons of water, enough to supply every resident in San Diego for most of a year. Today, it’s three-quarters empty,…
Constructed four generations ago, the massive rock and clay dam at El Capitan Reservoir is capable of storing over 36 billion gallons of water, enough to supply every resident in San Diego for most of a year. Today, it’s three-quarters empty,…
An already depleted B.C. construction industry is facing a bleak job forecast. Data from Stats Canada released Friday shows that one in five working Canadians are set to retire in the next five years, meaning the construction industry could lose around…
Construction projects in Ottawa could be delayed during its busiest season as some 15,000 carpenters across the province in the industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) sector are set to go on strike. Members of the Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario have voted…
Graham has recently been awarded the Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project, the largest capital project in Yukon history. Valued at $160M, this is an incredibly important crossing for the Teslin community and serves as a critical transportation link along the Alaska…
New accounting rules around asset retirement obligations for the Public Sector are now in effect. Scope of Changes In August 2018, the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) issued Section PS 3280, Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO). The standard is intended to provide…
Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is proud to be named Canadian Corporate Partner of the Year by Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) for 2021. This award recognizes Lowe’s…
Construction is one of the highest-risk industries in the world. From financial and legal threats to jobsite hazards, contractors are faced with many challenges. Construction Safety Week’s mission is to shed light on creating a safety culture that supports the mental,…
The equipment rental industry is growing. More contractors than ever are looking to rental as an affordable solution for meeting temporary power requirements. The increase in market activity and capital investment combined with supply chain constraints is positioning rentals as a…
by Carla Lauter FARO has been busy in the reality capture space lately – with updates to its Swift Mobile Scanner announced at Geo Week, and now, a new software platform, mobile app and FARO Focus Premium scanner for reality capture and collaboration.…
Light Touch is a local cosmetic salon specializing in permanent make-up procedures. They also offer training services to aspiring technicians. This unique business has moved to a new, more spacious location in south Edmonton. Lexus is proud to have provided design and…
The contractor for the new bridge over the Athabasca River on Highway 813 has been selected with work now expected to begin late in the summer. A May 4 media release from Alberta Transportation announced that St. Albert-based Alberco Construction Ltd. was…
Norcast Concrete Ltd, a newly formed producer of ready-mix concrete and pre-cast concrete products, commissions new state-of-the-art plant in Prince Albert, SK. Norcast Concrete is a company formed by local business leaders who were born and raised in Prince Albert. Together they bring…
Bird Construction Inc. is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dagmar Construction, has been awarded a contract for Railway Track, Signal and Station works by Metrolinx for the Kitchener GO Corridor Expansion project. The contract value is approximately $62 million. Dagmar,…
Since its inception as an organization over 50 years ago, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Ottawa has prioritized philanthropy – finding ways of giving back to both the community it calls home, and beyond. Like many throughout the pandemic, however, the…
A massive residential tower planned for Vancouver’s downtown core will be the world’s tallest “passive house” building, a Canadian developer says. According to Brivia Group, a 60-storey residential development called Curv will break the record in the category of low-carbon, energy…