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Ottawa’s finance and economic development committee unanimously agreed to allocate an extra $65 million for the city portion of a new central library after bids came in far higher than original estimates. A city report released last week, and reviewed by councillors on Tuesday, revealed how…

Mexico’s richest man reached an agreement with Mexico City authorities Wednesday to rebuild or reinforce an elevated subway line that collapsed in May, killing 26 people. Telecom and construction magnate Carlos Slim said his Grupo Carso’s construction subsidiary would pay the…

If you’ve ever tried to build anything in Saskatchewan, you probably know shifting soil conditions can make keeping a project levelled challenging. A Saskatchewan couple has stepped up to solve the problem — and they headed to Toronto this past summer to pitch their idea on CBC TV’s Dragons’ Den. …

The city’s Planning Advisory Committee approved two variances Tuesday for the proposed project, located between the lot containing Sobeys/NB Liquor and Fashion Drive. Orion Management and Construction Inc., on behalf of East Point Holdings Inc., was previously granted permission to build three multi-storey…

While the cost impact on new home builds remains relatively the same as changes to development charges come into effect, there is potential to demand growth pay a larger share in the near future, city council heard on Wednesday evening. Those potential…

Having finally begun moving the first passengers through its Las Vegas tunnels back in June, The Boring Company has now received initial approval to expand the system across the city. Local officials have today ticked off the startup’s plans to build out the…

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Automated Construction of Expeditionary Structures (ACES) program is a game changer for construction in remote areas. The project will supply rugged 3D concrete printers that can go anywhere and print (almost) anything. The project started several years…

Zeus Electric Chassis, Inc. (Zeus) and EAVX recently announced that they will join forces to develop and commercialize innovative and industry-leading all-electric vocational work truck solutions.  Joint development efforts will focus on integration of the JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) commercial truck…

When WWI veteran and VETS founder Fred Rayner installed his first furnace in Edmonton in 1921, he likely did not expect his company to celebrate its 100th anniversary with his great grandson at the helm. “This company has seen a world war, countless cycles of boom…

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced it has named John Somers as its vice president, Construction & Utility Sector, effective immediately. Somers replaces Megan Tanel, who will succeed Dennis Slater as AEM President effective January 1, 2022. Somers will be…

Harnessing wind power could soon become a breeze. Today, most of our wind power comes from large-scale wind farms set upon rolling hills and windswept coastlines. Floating wind farms are also cropping up in deeper waters, where the winds are stronger. But what if…

In a year’s time, Regina will have 29 additional rapid housing units built in conjunction with the federal, provincial and municipal governments. For Erica Beaudin, executive director of the Regina Treaty Status Indian Services (RTSIS), the project is a way for people experiencing…

It goes without saying that we’re in the midst of a labor shortage. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the number of unfilled job openings in the U.S. increased to over 10 million in June 2021, up from 7.1…

An increasing number of cities are creating 3D city models to support visualization and simulations in the urban planning process. The 3D city models are often extended with planned buildings. One way to facilitate this is to add simplified building information…

Participants and stakeholders in Alberta’s construction industry continue to await the coming into force of the province’s new prompt payment and construction lien system. Our team has written previously regarding the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the “PPCLA”) and the introduction and…