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Quebec’s construction industry is lagging behind Ontario in terms of productivity. To reduce this gap, trades need to be decompartmentalized and inter-regional worker mobility increased. The plea comes from the Quebec construction association (ACQ), based on a study it commissioned on…

Those who have lost their homes from wildfires in Canada may have a long wait ahead of them before having a new place to call home. Canada’s ongoing housing crisis and construction labour shortages are affecting how quickly homes can be rebuilt, experts told Global News. “(Wildfires) are…

Thousands of children in the U.K. won’t be returning to their classrooms this week because their schools are at risk of collapse from crumbling concrete. More than 100 schools were told last week — days before the start of the new school…

York Region rescued 40 snapping turtles discovered on a construction site and has released them safely to nearby wetlands. Region staff discovered a turtle nest at the site of ongoing construction on Rutherford Road in Vaughan. The crew found the at-risk species…

The rejuvenation of Block 2, situated right across from Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa, plays a pivotal role in the ambitious Long Term Vision and Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct. This extensive initiative aims to revitalize and modernize Canada’s Parliament over…

Concerns about data security within uncrewed flight operations tied to public safety and critical infrastructure highlight the need for greater access to secure, capable, and affordable drones  Data security for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) remains a primary concern by public safety and critical infrastructure professionals, according to an August…

By: Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) staff Technology has been evolving quickly, and it isn’t stopping anytime soon. As a result, the equipment used on jobsites has evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of the construction professionals, and the industry must…

The Muse may be a physically small project for Graham Construction, a US$1 million transformation of a century-old timber-company’s offices into an upscale craft coffee house and speakeasy-style whiskey bar on the waterfront in Everett, Washington. But the lovely 6,000-square-foot building, which…

The City of Lloydminster celebrated the region’s highly anticipated Cenovus Energy Hub with a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. This event marked a significant step forward in the realization of a dynamic multi-purpose facility that promises to transform the…

The City of Charlottetown says it will not allow construction work to start one hour earlier in the morning. Earlier this spring, the Construction Association of P.E.I. had asked the city to change its Nuisance Bylaw to let work beginning at…

The City of Toronto is trying to find out how much it was overcharged by a general contractor working on several multi-million dollar projects, a confidential document obtained by CBC Toronto shows. The city has hired KPMG’s forensic accounting unit to…

The price of building materials has skyrocketed, mortgage rates continue to increase and new building codes to raise energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions are adding to the cost of building a new home. “It’s going to be a real…

Construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is about to see some major changes. The last concrete pour for the sloped architectural heads at the top of the pylon head is now complete, and the US tower has reached its full…

The world’s population is set to hit almost 10 billion by 2050. This will lead to new homes, schools, offices, shops, government buildings, hospitals, and all kinds of supporting infrastructure.  We will create new towns and cities to support the lives…

Construction of Fredericton’s new justice building has been paused after the lone bid for the lion’s share of the build was more than $30 million higher than what the New Brunswick government was ready to pay. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure cancelled…