Monday, September 23, 2024 
Construction to start in 2025 on Iqaluit’s $214M water system upgrade
Construction for Iqaluit’s long-term water project is expected to begin in September 2025, according to a consultant’s presentation to city council Tuesday night. Councillors also received a detailed timeline for the design phase of the project from Ian McBean, the water…
Calgary Construction Association takes aim at ‘unfair’ exemption by government for prompt payments for contractors
The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is frustrated by an exemption granted by the Government of Alberta to the provinces’ Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act, which requires payment to contractors within 31 days. The government granted an exemption to Dow Chemicals…
A heavy building wouldn’t budge — so workers bought 700 bars of soap
As Sheldon Rushton prepared to move a 440,000-pound building earlier this month, he realized he was missing a crucial piece of equipment: soap. Rushton’s construction company had been tasked with moving a nearly 200-year-old Canadian building a few feet to make…
Company ordered to create $100K education fund in memory of teen who died on jobsite
A judge has ordered Springhill Construction to put $100,000 toward an education fund in honour of a Fredericton teenager who died working at a company jobsite. Springhill has 30 days to set aside the money for the Michael Henderson Carpentry Bursary, named for…
Ontario builders slam Doug Ford’s ‘political football’ housing plan
Ontario builders and developers say the Doug Ford government has “overcorrected” when it comes to their housing plan, which they argue amounts to “political football.” In a public letter released Thursday, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD)—which represents more than…
Scramble to build affordable housing in Alberta raises jobsite safety concerns
The president of the Alberta Federation of Labour is concerned the millions of dollars being allocated for affordable housing may lead to the cutting of corners in the rush to build homes. Gil McGowan is calling for strings to be attached…
City of Toronto selects winning design to turn downtown paved space into a green-space
The City of Toronto has selected the winner of an international design competition for a new downtown park that will open at 229 Richmond St. W., between Richmond Street West and Nelson Street, in the heart of the city’s entertainment district.…
VICA Members Raise Over $23,000 For Toys and Groceries for Vancouver Island Families in Need
The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) and its members have embraced the true essence of the holiday season — giving back. In a testament to the spirit of giving, VICA raised over $23,000 to support families in need across Vancouver Island.…
Canadian building construction investment rises in October
In October, Statistics Canada revealed a 2.7% surge in building construction investment, reaching $19.4 billion. Residential development experienced a notable 3.9% growth, totaling $13.4 billion, while non-residential investment remained stable at $6.0 billion. Key Highlights: Residential building construction escalated by 3.9%…
That’s a net-zero wrap: Groundbreaking deep retrofits prove panelization can make old homes net-zero
The first three panelized deep retrofits of single-family homes in North America have finished, and the results are conclusive – panelized retrofits can transform old houses into net-zero-ready buildings. The three homes, all located in Edmonton, Alberta, were retrofitted with a cutting-edge technique…
Canadian housing starts continue to trend higher in November
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports a notable rise in the six-month trend of housing starts, reaching 257,777 units in November, a 0.7% increase from October’s 255,876 units. This trend, a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual…
Yanmar Celebrates 30 Years of Zero Tail Swing ViO Excavators Working Safely in Tight Locations
With the launch of the ViO series in 1993 Yanmar Compact Equipment popularized the zero tail swing excavator concept – revolutionizing the ability to work safely in confined locations. The launch 30 years ago of the Yanmar CE ViO range of…
National Association Praises Enactment of the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act
The Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) welcomes the recent enactment of the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act by the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement. This legislation is a crucial step towards fostering a fair and transparent…
Snap One Helps Integrator Crush Customization of 80 Homes in Exclusive Cape Cod Development
Automating one large, custom estate home is complex enough; tailoring 80 posh residences with advanced tech amenities is even more so. Extreme Audio & Video Inc., based in Mashpee and Hyannis, MA, is juggling the massive workload nicely, however, thanks in part…
Green IT: Sustainable Information Technologies
The automotive industry is not alone in its attempt to successively reduce the emission levels on our planet, in this case through the introduction of electric cars. Those responsible for the IT sector can also use cloud computing, server virtualization or…
