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Welcome to this week’s edition of the News Round Up published by Construction Links Network.  Top stories this week include a lucrative contract to build a bridge in Nunavut this summer went to a company outside the territory, much to the…

Metrolinx says it plans to begin demolishing 21 vacant properties along Hamilton’s former LRT route “for safety’s sake.” The work will begin this fall in order to reduce the risk of fire and “other potential hazards,” according to the Crown agency responsible for transit. Advocates and tenants have…

Another shock wave has hit the Newfoundland and Labrador oil industry, with Husky Energy announcing Wednesday that it will carry out a review of the massive West White Rose extension project, which was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The…

The trend in housing starts was 213,144 units in August 2020, up from 204,597 units in July 2020, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of…

The airport announced Wednesday it’s putting an end to its CORE Program, part of a multi-year capital program, just a day after letting the construction company know of its intentions. It’s the latest in a number of steps the airport authority…

A new “COVID-proof” city is being planned in China, designed for people to live in during future lockdowns. Spanish architects Guallart won a competition to build the community in Xiong’an, and the hope is it will be a model for “a…

Mayor John Tory says he’s confident that the building and construction industry will address and combat anti-Black racism following a number of racist incidents at construction sites across the city this summer. Tory met with leaders from major construction unions on…

A section of concrete on a parking deck under construction in Atlanta partially collapsed on Friday, injuring six workers. Atlanta Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Glen Riley said firefighters cut out one worker trapped under debris with saws. Video from news outlets…

CBC News reports that a former manager for construction giant Peter Kiewit Sons has been arrested in the U.S. and is facing extradition to Canada to face trial for criminal negligence causing the death of a worker. Gerald Karjala is one…

As part of its efforts to continuously improve the customer experience of home improvement and construction professionals at its Lowe’s, RONA, and Reno-Depot corporate stores, Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, is launching its VIPpro program today. This…

Elkem has decided to invest in a new biocarbon pilot plant in Canada. The project aims to secure industrial verification of Elkem’s technology for renewable biocarbon, with a long-term goal of contributing to climate-neutral metal production. The technology also has potential for…

A plain wall covering construction inside Edmonton’s Southgate Centre shopping mall has come alive. It’s been transformed into an art gallery that celebrates a special group of people at an important time. “Typically, what we would normally do is apply a…

Located on the northeast corner of University Avenue and Dundas Street West, the UNITED BUILDING will evolve to a 52-storey high rise which will highlight the restored heritage structure of the storied Maclean Publishing Company/Maclean-Hunter Building at 481 University Avenue, with…

Canada’s trusted source for architectural and specialty lighting solutions, Magic Lite, proudly announces the launch of CCT adjustable T-LED Fixtures. T-LED Edge Light CCT is a modern, cost-effective solution for general and accent lighting in offices, hallways and commercial applications. Easy…

The RAIC 2020 Industry Knowledge Hub (a.k.a The Hub) is a month-long educational opportunity forindustry companies to connect with RAIC members. This opportunity will be held from November 2 – 30,2020, and is free for members to attend. The Hub’s engaging…