Friday, May 17, 2024 
Cement is everywhere. The industry is turning to carbon capture to curb emissions, and it’s not alone
For better or worse, concrete is everywhere. As the second-most consumed material in the world, it’s in the roads you drive on, the foundation of your home and, oftentimes, the walls of the office building that surrounds you. The problem is, making concrete…
Feds unlock another $20 billion for low-cost rental construction financing: Freeland
The federal government is unlocking another $20 billion in low-cost financing for the construction of rental housing across Canada, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Tuesday. The Canada Mortgage Bonds program, which raises funds for residential mortgage financing, had an annual limit…
Charges dropped against construction company in Barrie, Ont. crash that killed 6 young adults
Charges against the company accused of criminal negligence in connection with an August 2022 collision that claimed the lives of six young adults in Barrie have been dropped. On Monday, the Crown withdrew all charges against Condrain Group, citing there was no reasonable…
Cape Breton roofers say ‘hundreds’ of homes still awaiting Fiona repairs
It’s been a year since post-tropical storm Fiona battered Cape Breton homes. But local roofing companies say they’re still as busy — if not busier — than ever with repairs. “I probably get more calls now than I did six months ago,”…
Nova Scotia to remove provincial portion of HST from new apartment building construction projects
The Nova Scotia government will match steps announced by Ottawa last week and remove the provincial portion of the HST from new multi-unit apartment building construction projects. “I would say that Nova Scotians can expect that this is a first step…
Owners of the historic Tivoli Theatre are ‘doing demolition by neglect,’ Hamilton architect says
Architect Bill Curran is warning the city and neighbours of Hamilton’s historic Tivoli Theatre – the dilapidated site of a long-promised redevelopment – about apparent structural issues with the building’s walls, including buckling bricks and a lengthy crack. “I’m worried [that] anyone…
Raining debris: Province issues compliance orders to Halifax construction site
Nova Scotia’s department of occupational health and safety has issued violations to a downtown Halifax construction site after debris flew from the top of a multi-story building during post-tropical storm Lee. Halifax police were called to the area of South Street…
Blast at Construction Pit Leads to Multiple Occupational Health and Safety Charges
Digital Government and Service NL recently announced that three companies, two supervisors and a certified blaster have been charged with violations under Newfoundland and Labrador’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. Charges against Weir’s Construction Limited and Triple J Aggregates…
Minto Communities Celebrates Milestone with 100,000 Homes Built across North America
Minto Communities, a leading force in real estate development is celebrating the completion of 100,000 homes built across North America. From its inception as a small Ottawa-based company, Minto has evolved into a recognized industry leader dedicated to constructing homes for families and individuals, catering…
Construction Progresses on $1.2 Billion Thunder Bay Correctional Facility with Green Features
Construction crews are hard at work in Thunder Bay, Ontario, as they make significant progress on the construction of a state-of-the-art correctional facility. With a budget of $1.2 billion, this project is not only set to modernize correctional infrastructure but also…
Winnipeg’s Largest And Most Sustainable Infill Development Breaks Ground
The largest and most sustainable infill development in Winnipeg’s history recently broke ground, marking the beginning of the city’s newest and most innovative neighbourhood. Southwood Circle will be a complete community, home to more than 20,000 people once it’s finished, and promises to…
Great Gulf launches Active House across Ontario and forms multi-year partnership with Georgian College
After introducing the world’s first Active House-certified home seven years ago, Canada’s leading real estate company Great Gulf recently announced the revolutionary Active House will soon be available in select communities across Ontario. A ceremony was held in Bradford with Mayor James Leduc, Georgian College officials and municipal leaders…
2023 IWSH Awards Recognize Exceptional Volunteers
The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH®) on Monday honored two partners for their commitment to IWSH programs that provide water and sanitation services to underserved communities. The winners were announced during the opening session of the International Association of…
The Missing Link in Jobsite Security
Today’s jobsite security cameras offer a multitude of features – from intelligent motion alerts to AI-powered PPE detection. However, one of the options you’ll likely be offered when purchasing a jobsite camera is professional monitoring. It can often seem like a…
Fire and Smoke Damage Preparedness
With fire prevention month just around the corner in October, learn what you can do to protect your commercial properties from such a destructive disaster. Fire and Smoke Damage: What Every Commercial Property Owner Should Know It’s no surprise that fires can…
