Monday, September 23, 2024 
Aecon awarded contract for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Elevated Guideway project in Ontario
Aecon Group Inc. has clinched a major contract worth $290 million from the Ontario government for the Elevated Guideway section of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) project in Toronto, Ontario. This significant deal will significantly augment Aecon’s Construction segment backlog…
Feds table $9M for architect services for new CRA office in St. John’s
The Canadian government has allocated $9 million for architect services, entrusting Moriyama & Teshima Architects with a contract to design a new Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) facility in Kelsey Drive, Newfoundland and Labrador. This initiative aims to construct a new office…
Work on UBC Okanagan’s tower in Kelowna continues to impact nearby structures
Construction on the UBC Okanagan’s tower in Kelowna persists, causing adverse effects on nearby structures. The ongoing work on the 68-unit complex along Paul Street is reportedly impacting neighboring buildings, such as the coLab workspace and other structures on Bertram Street,…
Manitoba may abandon PC plan to build schools using P3s
Manitoba’s plan to construct nine schools using a public-private partnership may be scrapped, according to Premier Wab Kinew, signaling a potential shift away from the Progressive Conservative’s earlier initiative. This move follows a proposed bill by the NDP, aiming to impede…
A ‘war’ effort to build homes will need more than a mere catalogue
Amid the housing crisis in Canada, the government aims to address the shortage by resurrecting a wartime initiative. This strategy involves streamlining the home construction process by employing a catalog of pre-approved home designs, intending to accelerate building efforts across the…
Ontario Line tunnelling and station work to begin in 2024
This article discusses major developments expected in the Ontario Line transit project set to begin in 2024. This initiative entails critical undertakings such as tunnelling work, station construction, and the introduction of new bridges, marking significant progress in Toronto’s transit expansion.…
GTA Developer’s $180k Penalty for Illegal Home Sales
This article details a significant legal outcome where a Greater Toronto Area (GTA) developer was directed to pay $180,000 in penalties after engaging in the unauthorized sale of pre-construction homes. The Ontario court’s decision regarding the developer’s unlawful actions signifies the…
Sudbury-area firm fined for violating Occupational Health and Safety Act
Consbec Inc., a mining contractor based in Val Caron, Greater Sudbury, faced a $125,000 fine after a worker sustained critical injuries at a jobsite, leading to a guilty plea in provincial offences court in Thunder Bay. The incident, resulting in the…
Top Education Lineup Unveiled for World of Asphalt & AGG1 2024 in Nashville
World of Asphalt and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo recently announced the show’s education program calendar, showcasing 120 education sessions at the upcoming show and conference in Nashville, March 25-27, 2024. This includes the most popular sessions asphalt paving professionals and aggregates experts can…
Top Challenges Construction Project Managers Face in 2024
In 2023, the construction industry largely stabilized compared to previous years. Although the industry has not returned to pre-pandemic norms, costs and supply chains have become more predictable and easier to navigate. This trend, along with robust project pipelines, has led…
Safety Solutions for Rooftop Openings
At first glance, a hole in the roof seems like a bad idea, but rooftop openings have served practical purposes for centuries. In Roman, Byzantine, Renaissance, and Neoclassical architecture, the “oculus” (circular opening in the center of a dome) enabled light…
Enforcement Order: Ontario Resident Prohibited from Posing as Professional Engineer
Recently, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto issued an order against Michael Stephen Archer of Toronto, Ontario. The court mandated Archer to cease engaging in professional engineering activities, offering services in this domain, using titles like “Professional Engineer” or…
N.S. government shares details of plan to replace Seal Island Bridge
Nova Scotia’s government revealed its strategy to replace the Seal Island Bridge, commencing a rehabilitation plan to address the deteriorating structure. The bridge, requiring major repairs and nearing the end of its lifespan within 15 years, led authorities to consider a…
‘Perfect storm’ of market conditions threatens Vancouver rental projects: CMHC
The CMHC highlights a daunting scenario for Vancouver’s rental projects due to a ‘perfect storm’ of market conditions impacting developers. Escalating construction budget costs pose a significant challenge, hindering developers’ responses to the demand for rental housing. This conundrum is exacerbated…
What are Ice Cleats used for? Exploring the Workplace Applications of Ice Traction Devices
The beauty of the winter season often comes with a price, especially for outdoor workers. Navigating slippery surfaces and frozen worksites can turn every step into a risk of falling and causing injury. In these challenging conditions, ensuring your safety and…
