Contract awarded for Pattullo Bridge replacement in Metro Vancouver
The British Columbia government has awarded a contract for the replacement of the Pattullo Bridge in Metro Vancouver. The $1.4-billion project will see a new four-lane bridge built with wider lanes connecting Surrey and New Westminster. The expanded bridge will also…
Hard Rock Casino Ottawa eyes alternative construction site
Hard Rock Casino Ottawa is one of the gaming expansion projects ready to transform the region and enhance its offerings. Recently the gaming corporation announced its new plan for development in the Rideau Carleton Casino area and this time the new…
Builders call for prompt payment law in the Territories
Construction is critical to the Northwest Territories economy. The industry’s importance goes beyond its contribution to GDP, which at an annual average of $395 million over the past decade is surpassed only by public administration and diamond mining. The structures we…
Statistics Canada – Building permits increased 7.4% to $8.7 billion in December
Statistics Canada reports that the total value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities increased 7.4% to $8.7 billion in December. Increases were reported in five provinces, led by Ontario (+10.5% to $3.4 billion) and Quebec (+15.8% to $2.2 billion). For 2019 overall, municipalities issued $102.4 billion worth…
2020 RAIC Honorary Fellows announced
Four professionals who have significantly impacted the architectural practice around the world, have been named Honorary Fellows of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). The 2020 Honorary Fellows exemplify the tremendous impact that architects have—not only on the built environment—but…
Podcast: How to win the business popularity contest
Enercare Connections’ VP of Sales and Marketing, Ephram Spiegelman, recently chatted with the Tim Byrne Almost Live Podcast: “It’s hard to make an impression these days. Everyone is overwhelmed with information. That makes it really difficult for a company to break…