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A modern net-zero development, a warehouse redeveloped for a tech company and a historic courthouse were recognize in the 2017 Don Smith Commercial Building Awards. The reception and awards, held every two years, recognize the top commercial, industrial, multifamily and community…

Ontario, Calif. (April 23, 2018) — The IAPMO Group is pleased to announce Sal Aridi, PE, has joined North America’s premier plumbing and mechanical product testing agency, IAPMO R&T Lab, as Director of Special Projects and Business Development. A registered professional…

OTTAWA, April 23, 2018 – The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is asking the federal government to work with the provinces and stakeholders involved in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project to mediate a solution and restore business confidence. The Canadian Construction Association…

MONTRÉAL, April 22, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – The Palais des congrès de Montréal is proud to have had its BOMA BESTenvironmental certification renewed until 2020. This signifies that the Palais’ environmental performance and the fulfilment of its commitments have been duly recognized and certified by Canada’s largest…

April 23, 2018 (WATERLOO, ON) – The Cora Group has announced that it has been awarded Zero Carbon Building – Design certification by the Canada Green Building Council® (CaGBC) for evolv1. A new commercial multi-tenant office building now in construction, evolv1…

Toronto – (April 23, 2018) – Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), the licensing and regulating body for professional engineers and engineering in the province, installed David Brown, P.Eng., BDS, C.E.T., MCSCE, as its 99th president during its annual general meeting (AGM) at…

GTA, ON – April 23, 2018. Consulting Engineers of Ontario (CEO) hosted the 16th annual Ontario Consulting Engineering Awards (OCEA) Gala at Copper Creek Golf Club. CEO presented 11 prestigious awards to deserving consulting engineering firms whose projects improved the quality of…

Ontario is conducting more than two dozen inspection blitzes in 2018-2019 to ensure employers are meeting health, safety and employment standards at workplaces across the province.  Enforcement staff will visit workplaces such as warehouses, “big box” retail, grocery stores, chemical manufacturing…

SYDNEY, N.S. — An official with the Horizon Achievement Centre hopes that ground could be broken as early as this construction season on its ambitious new facility, as it prepares to submit its funding proposals to the various levels of government. Stephen…

Below are links to the top news items posted on the Construction Links Network over the past week. Members are invited to send company news items and press releases before April 27 to be included in the next issue. Thank you…

Builders in Toronto’s frenzied condo market are walking away from giant towers they have pre-sold, reflecting a rougher road to profits — and leaving buyers in the lurch. Soaring construction costs and condo values in Canada’s largest city, where prices have…

With most of the preparatory work complete, the sprawling site that once housed one of Kitchener’s largest factories could see new construction start later this summer. Gary Ball, a partner in the project to transform the former Kitchener Frame property at…

The IRSST has just made available a free online tool for analysing and managing the risks associated with work in confined spaces. The tool, called CLOSE, is intended for use by people already qualified for confined space risk management, including prevention…

The City of Oshawa is taking a hard stance against a development plan that could see 180 new homes built near Renaissance Park. Council passed a motion this week, stating its disapproval with the plan by Graywood Developments. The company has filed an…

Toronto’s a city that grows north. That’s been true throughout its history, with density crowding its way along Yonge St. But today, developers are looking west — with five large-scale, highrise condo communities underway along the city’s other major subway line.…