Ledcor Group announces senior executive leadership changes
On behalf of the Ledcor Group of Companies, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dave Lede has announced the following executive leadership changes, effective September 14, 2021. Ron Stevenson assumes a new role as Vice Chairman Ledcor Group of Companies. In this new role Ron will support…
Indigenous construction companies in Saskatchewan now have collective voice
There’s strength in numbers. That’s the thinking of representatives from 10 Saskatchewan-based, Indigenous-owned construction companies that have joined forces to boost their profiles. The Indigenous Owned Construction Companies Group (IOCCG) was publicly introduced this past week via a press release. But…
EllisDon and PCL implement Canadian vaccination verification requirements
Canada’s largest general contractors, EllisDon and PCL Construction are implementing vaccination verification requirements in the continued effort to provide safe workplaces for their employees. Both companies are committed to the wellbeing of their employees, business partners, clients and communities, and safety is…
ATCO acquires 39 MW solar development project in Eastern Alberta
ATCO has acquired the Empress Solar Project, a 39 MW photovoltaic solar facility under development in Alberta, marking another step in ATCO’s commitment to contribute to the decarbonization of the electricity grid while enabling customers to reduce the carbon intensity of their…
Inside New York’s Messy Push to Clean Up Concrete
For climate activists, New York’s 2021 legislative session was a bitter disappointment. Democrats failed to pass any major new climate laws, shrugging off bills that would have provided funding to meet the state’s emission targets, among others. But the state legislature did pass…
Investment in Canadian building construction down 1.7% in July
Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction was down 1.7% to $18.1 billion in July. Residential construction declined for a third consecutive month following a record peak in April, while non-residential construction was up slightly. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment…
The 2021 Green Building Festival is less than 3 weeks away
Join us on October 5th to hear from leading designers, architects, planners, builders and owners about innovative strategies to prepare for shock profiles both rapid and sustained. What do delegates have to say about our annual festival? “I am impressed with…