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TORONTO — Aecon shareholders voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to approve a $1.5-billion takeover of the Canadian company by a Chinese firm. CCCC International Holding Ltd., a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd., announced a friendly deal in October to buy the…

PORT HARDY, BC, Dec. 19, 2017 /CNW/ – The Port Hardy Airport plays an important transportation role, providing northern Vancouver Island residents and visitors access to employment, and local fishing, outdoor sports and nature. To maintain safe and effective operations in all types…

OTTAWA, Dec. 19, 2017 /CNW/ – The share of condominium apartments owned by non-residents remains low in the 17 Canadian Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) surveyed, with the majority reporting shares of less than 1%. Non-resident ownership shares remained stable in Vancouver and Toronto, while Montreal saw an increase.…

Modified shipping containers are being used to construct Fenwick Iribarren Architects’ Ras Abu Aboud stadium in Doha for the controversial 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. The Spanish architecture practice’s modular design means the stadium can be dismantled and moved to a new location after the football tournament. Repurposed steel…

Protecting your company’s property is vital not only because of all the technology and materials that are inside but also because of the safety of your workers. Deciding on the appropriate level of external security depends on the value of the…

THUNDER BAY – The new $19-million building on Confederation College is on target to be finished during the coming months and to be ready for the start of the next school year. Construction on the Technology, Education and Collaboration (TEC) Hub,…

Waste & Recycling Expo Canada / Municipal Equipment Expo Canada, the only trade show serving the waste, recycling and public works markets under one roof, announced today the launch of its revamped website. This newly redesigned website offers quick and easy access…

The next phase of James Avenue Pumping Station redevelopment has been given the go-ahead at city hall. Winnipeg city council’s property committee voted Friday at a special meeting to approve an appeal that removes a hurdle in the way of the…

It would have been easy Friday to get all misty-eyed standing on Argyle Street, on the block between Sackville and Prince. To lapse into a romantic haze recalling the history that was written when the predecessor to this paper made its…

To pass the time while stuck in infernal traffic on Highway 40 this summer, David Loach came up with the quintessential Montreal board game: Construction & Corruption. He spent a few hundred dollars to manufacture prototypes so he could enjoy the…

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The past decade has seen major changes across the energy sector, from the emergence of solar PV or shale oil and gas to electric vehicles and high-efficiency lighting. But one sector has seen very little change. The building sector represents about…

TORONTO, ONT (DECEMBER, 2017)– There’s nothing that can put a damper on the holidays as quickly as a break-in. Sadly, not all of us embrace the spirit of giving at the holidays — especially thieves who target homes that have been…

TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2017 /CNW/ – Stuck on what to get someone for the holidays? A Toronto Hydro survey conducted earlier this year showed only 9% of customers have emergency preparedness kits. This holiday season is the perfect opportunity to help loved ones…

GTC Japan — Komatsu, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, has selected NVIDIA as its partner to bring AI to jobsites, making them safer and more efficient, NVIDIA announced today. The partnership – described at GTC Japan by NVIDIA…