Tuesday, October 1, 2024 
Register to Attend – 13th Annual National Symposium on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects
The Canadian Institute and Construction Links Network invites you to attend the 13th Annual Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects Virtual Conference on February 25-26, 2021! Join Canada’s leading project managers, risk specialists, and counsel for a dynamic event designed to…
Carleton University students investigating sustainable building materials
Recycled hemp biomass, water and lime. Cement, sand, fibres, plasticizers and water. Combine the first group of ingredients in the correct ratio and you can make hemp building blocks that perform exceptionally well as insulation and, with the right compression, could…
Construction industry gets its way after Manitoba finance minister walks back plan to scrap their minimum wage
A proposal by the Manitoba government to scrap an act that guarantees a minimum wage for construction workers is off the table after near-universal outcry from the industry and its unions. A letter sent last month outlining plans to repeal the Construction Industry Wages…
Construction supervisor who oversaw major Victoria projects dies in workplace accident
A veteran construction supervisor who oversaw major projects at Bear Mountain Resort, Oak Bay High and several Victoria highrises has died following a workplace accident. John Scheeren, a superintendent for Campbell Construction, was struck on Nov. 30 by debris that fell…
Bulletin 260: Building Evacuation Strategy
The building codes of today outline steps to minimizing the spread of flames and smoke in buildings, emphasizing the safe evacuation of occupants from the premises in the event a fire emergency arises. Fire code requirements direct attention to establishing safe…
We can’t tackle the climate change crisis without changing construction – Here’s why
Planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from buildings and construction are jeopardising global goals to keep devastating climate change at bay, a U.N.-backed coalition warned, after data showed they hit an all-time high in 2019. The use of coal, oil and natural gas…
Webinar: 10 ways to survive the new supervisor nightmare
with Marie Gervais, PhD., CEO Shift Management Inc. On January 13th, 9 AM MDT, our masterclass “10 Ways to Survive the New Supervisor Nightmare” focuses on solving those issues that bedevil most new supervisors. You will get the top 10 list,…
B.C.’s Site C hydro power boondoggle shows real cost of ‘clean’ energy
If you’re looking for an example of green and clean energy policy in action, let’s take a walk around British Columbia’s massive $10-12-billion hydro dam project. Officially described as the “Site C Clean Energy Project” by its developer, B.C. Hydro, the…
Trump administration locks down border wall contracts, complicating Biden’s pledge to stop construction
The Trump administration is continuing to award border wall contracts in the waning days of Donald Trump’s presidency, including in areas where private land hasn’t yet been acquired, an unusual move that will complicate President-elect Joe Biden’s pledge to halt construction.…
Banner year expected as tower construction begins on Gordie Howe Bridge
After years of foundation and preparatory work on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the most visible aspect of the project will soon jut from the ground in Windsor and Detroit. “It was ‘build down’ before you ‘build up’,” says Windsor Detroit…
AECOM completes sale of its Civil construction business
AECOM, the world’s premier infrastructure consulting firm, has announced the successful completion of its sale of the Civil construction business to affiliates of Oroco Capital, a strategic infrastructure investor. Including the sale of the Power construction business in October, the Company…
Architect who designed Ontario Place would be ‘horrified’ by current proposals, daughter says
While the provincial government remains tight-lipped about the future of Ontario Place, the daughter of the architect who designed it wants redevelopment plans to preserve both the site’s cultural heritage and her father’s “incredibly unique” architectural structure. “I think Ontario Place can…
Composite rebar for future infrastructure
Worldwide, concrete structures are under attack like never before. Not only has traffic increased on roads, bridges and overpasses, but climate change has increased extreme weather events, including violent storms and torrential rains that result in flash floods and other destructive…
Quebec manufacturing and construction sectors warn against new COVID-19 lockdowns
Quebec’s manufacturing and construction associations say there will be major damage to Quebec’s economy if the government imposes a strict COVID-19 lockdown similar to what occurred last spring. Veronique Proulx, CEO of Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Quebec, reacted Tuesday to multiple…
ACI expands knowledge resources through new member benefits
To provide additional knowledge resources to members, the American Concrete Institute launched new member benefits beginning January 1, 2021. ACI members now have free access to all ACI University live webinars, free access to 260+ on-demand courses, and unlimited access to…
