Friday, April 26, 2024 
Construction of $1.2B biofuels plant on edge of southeast Calgary slated for next spring
The project, slated to open in 2026, is expected to approximately triple the amount of renewable natural gas (RNG) on Canada’s grid, though still making up less than a per cent of all natural gas production. Future Energy Park will use…
Developer says construction to start next year on apartment towers on Sydney waterfront
A development company says construction will start next year on two new apartment towers on the downtown waterfront in Sydney, N.S. On Tuesday, Doucet Developments manager Douglas MacLennan told councillors for the Cape Breton Regional Municipality that the company is planning…
Saskatchewan Adopts 2020 National Construction Codes
The Government of Saskatchewan recently adopted the 2020 editions of the national construction codes – National Building Code of Canada (NBC), National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB), and the National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC) – which were published…
Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex celebrates construction of 83rd home
A single parent and two children have a new home after Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex celebrated the construction of its 83rd house on Wednesday. “Habitat’s model is unlike any other affordable housing option,” said board chair Lindsay Lovecky. “Partner families help…
B.C. Highway Contractors Celebrated for Innovation and Excellence
Contractors who build and maintain British Columbia’s vital roads and transportation infrastructure have been honoured for their work helping to keep people and goods on the move. The B.C. Transportation Contractor of the Year awards celebrate achievements in construction, road and bridge maintenance,…
Construction to start in 2025 on Iqaluit’s $214M water system upgrade
Construction for Iqaluit’s long-term water project is expected to begin in September 2025, according to a consultant’s presentation to city council Tuesday night. Councillors also received a detailed timeline for the design phase of the project from Ian McBean, the water…
Calgary Construction Association takes aim at ‘unfair’ exemption by government for prompt payments for contractors
The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is frustrated by an exemption granted by the Government of Alberta to the provinces’ Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act, which requires payment to contractors within 31 days. The government granted an exemption to Dow Chemicals…
A heavy building wouldn’t budge — so workers bought 700 bars of soap
As Sheldon Rushton prepared to move a 440,000-pound building earlier this month, he realized he was missing a crucial piece of equipment: soap. Rushton’s construction company had been tasked with moving a nearly 200-year-old Canadian building a few feet to make…
Company ordered to create $100K education fund in memory of teen who died on jobsite
A judge has ordered Springhill Construction to put $100,000 toward an education fund in honour of a Fredericton teenager who died working at a company jobsite. Springhill has 30 days to set aside the money for the Michael Henderson Carpentry Bursary, named for…
Ontario builders slam Doug Ford’s ‘political football’ housing plan
Ontario builders and developers say the Doug Ford government has “overcorrected” when it comes to their housing plan, which they argue amounts to “political football.” In a public letter released Thursday, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD)—which represents more than…
Scramble to build affordable housing in Alberta raises jobsite safety concerns
The president of the Alberta Federation of Labour is concerned the millions of dollars being allocated for affordable housing may lead to the cutting of corners in the rush to build homes. Gil McGowan is calling for strings to be attached…
City of Toronto selects winning design to turn downtown paved space into a green-space
The City of Toronto has selected the winner of an international design competition for a new downtown park that will open at 229 Richmond St. W., between Richmond Street West and Nelson Street, in the heart of the city’s entertainment district.…
VICA Members Raise Over $23,000 For Toys and Groceries for Vancouver Island Families in Need
The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) and its members have embraced the true essence of the holiday season — giving back. In a testament to the spirit of giving, VICA raised over $23,000 to support families in need across Vancouver Island.…
Canadian building construction investment rises in October
In October, Statistics Canada revealed a 2.7% surge in building construction investment, reaching $19.4 billion. Residential development experienced a notable 3.9% growth, totaling $13.4 billion, while non-residential investment remained stable at $6.0 billion. Key Highlights: Residential building construction escalated by 3.9%…
That’s a net-zero wrap: Groundbreaking deep retrofits prove panelization can make old homes net-zero
The first three panelized deep retrofits of single-family homes in North America have finished, and the results are conclusive – panelized retrofits can transform old houses into net-zero-ready buildings. The three homes, all located in Edmonton, Alberta, were retrofitted with a cutting-edge technique…
