Construction Links Network: Weekly Round Up May 26, 2018
Below are links to the top news items posted on the Construction Links Network over the past week. Thank you for stopping by Construction Links Network. Best Regards, Arnie Gess, President Sign-up to receive the Weekly Round Up in…
Government to remove secrecy over contractor pay at Muskrat Falls
A proposed change to the Energy Corporation Act means the identities and amount of money paid to contractors hired directly by Nalcor for work on the Muskrat Falls project will soon be available for public disclosure under Newfoundland and Labrador’s access to information…
Newly restored Canada Pavilion unveiled in Venice at the Biennale Architettura 2018 on the 60th anniversary of its inauguration
OTTAWA, May 24, 2018 /CNW/ – This afternoon, in the Giardini di Castello at the Biennale Architettura 2018 in Venice, Italy, representatives from the National Gallery of Canada, the Embassy of Canada to Italy, the National Gallery of Canada Foundation, and project patron, Reesa Greenberg, unveiled the meticulously restored and…
Maple Ridge housing development gets final OK
A major housing project planned for the east entrance to downtown Maple Ridge has cleared the last remaining hurdle. Council, on Tuesday, gave final reading to two bylaws allowing the construction of 84 single-family homes, 24 rental apartments and 252 townhouses – 360…
2018 Engineers Canada award recipients honoured
OTTAWA, May 23, 2018 /CNW/ – This Thursday evening at a gala held in Saskatoon, eight outstanding engineers from across Canada will receive top honours for their contributions to the engineering profession. Presented by Engineers Canada, these awards acknowledge outstanding community and professional involvement, contributions to engineering education, support…
Alberta to allow wireless electricity control in new homes
Alberta is the first province to update its building code to allow for wireless electricity control in new residential construction and held an event Tuesday to showcase the change. The province issued an electrical safety information bulletin in February allowing companies such…
Chinese takeover of Aecon blocked by federal government over security concerns
The Canadian government blocked a proposed takeover of construction firm Aecon Group Inc. by a unit of China Communications Construction Co. in the latest move by Western nations weighing national security concerns associated with Chinese investment. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government announced its decision Wednesday…