Thursday, September 21, 2023 
Milestone Environmental Contracting Awarded Stage 3 Contract for Randle Reef Remediation Project
Milestone Environmental Contracting in collaboration with the Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation, has been awarded a $29.2-million contract for Stage 3 of the Randle Reef Contaminated Sediment Remediation Project. Randle Reef, in Hamilton Harbour on Lake Ontario, was once the largest contaminated sediment…
The Trend of Bidding up GTA Home Prices Has Totally Reversed
Earlier this year, GTA sellers benefited from market confidence that sparked more bidding wars, but new Wahi analysis suggests that homebuyers are getting the upper hand today. It only takes a few months to turn the Greater Toronto Area housing market…
Leaders Weigh In: Market Challenges Lie Ahead – But Optimism is Warranted
By: Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) staff As equipment manufacturers look ahead to the remainder of 2023 and beyond, the landscape continues to present challenges for the industry and the ag and construction customers it serves. AEM members report demand for…
Essential Subcontractor Documents You Must Collect
Before you begin working with a new subcontractor, there are several compliance papers you need to collect from them. These subcontractor documents, like proof of insurance and copies of licenses, help reduce risk on construction projects. The documents are often required by…
25 Innovators in Construction – Graham makes the Grade
Graham is pleased to announce it has made the list of 25 Innovators in Construction 2023. SiteNews together with Procore established this award to celebrate and shine a spotlight on those companies driving progress in the construction industry. Award criteria includes: Technical Innovation | Trailblazing | Workforce Development | Sustainability and Environmental…
Research: Parts of the London area are even less affordable than Toronto
New analysis by digital real estate platform Wahi shows how the London area ranks for affordability compared to the rest of Ontario. In the London area, households may need to earn as much as $225,000 a year to afford a home,…
Canadian building permits decline 1.5% in July
Statistics Canada reports that the total monthly value of building permits in Canada declined 1.5% in July to $11.7 billion despite a monthly gain of 5.4% in the residential sector. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of building…
National Institute of Building Sciences Announces Built Environment Award Winners
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) recently recognized building industry leaders and scholarship recipients, during an awards ceremony at Building Innovation 2023. BI2023 is one of the premiere meetings for all who impact the built environment to find solutions to greater challenges. “NIBS…
Double Celebration for Vancouver’s ETRO Construction
Double celebration! ETRO Construction was recently named as one of the SiteNews Top 25 Innovators in Construction list and Procore’s Groundbreak finalist in Workforce Development. These awards celebrate our industry’s boldest achievements and the remarkable people behind them — specifically, the Excellence in Workforce…
RONA Celebrates VIPpro Program’s 3rd Anniversary
RONA inc. celebrates the 3rd anniversary of the VIPpro program with a series of fall events for its professional construction and home improvement customers, both residential and commercial. From September 7 to 20 2023, promotional events, contests, and workshops will be held in most of…
AECOM appoints new leadership for its Canada and Australia New Zealand regions
AECOM recently announced the appointments of Richard Barrett as regional chief executive of its Canada business and Mark McManamny as regional chief executive of its Australia New Zealand business. Mr. Barrett and Mr. McManamny bring extensive industry experience to their new…
Case Study Highlights Value in Providing Facility Mapping Information to Key Stakeholders to Reduce Utility Damages
Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national nonprofit trade association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them and their communities, recently released a groundbreaking case study as part of its Next Practices Initiative titled “PILOT: Improving Efficiency and…
IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of American National Standard IAPMO Z1393
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers with a technical background in plumbing products and/or bathroom cabinet design and testing — including jurisdictional authorities, test lab representatives, and manufacturing and product design experts — to participate…
IWSH Completes Septic System Pilot Project in Navajo Nation
As part of its ongoing collaboration with the DigDeep Navajo Water Project, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) recently designed and installed two pressurized mound septic systems in theBaca-Prewitt area of the Navajo Nation, about 40 miles east of…
IAPMO Publishes Spanish Versions of 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has published Spanish versions of the 2021 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®), available in both hardcopy and digital formats. The English versions of these codes were completed in…
