Monday, September 23, 2024 
AI-Assisted Technology Unveils a New Era of Innovation at HCM TradeSeal
HCM TradeSeal, an innovative technology provider in certified payroll compliance, recently announced the release of AI-Assisted Technology, heralding a new era of innovation and efficiency in managing union and prevailing wage rate rules. The construction industry, traditionally known for its physical and labor-intensive nature,…
Myth or reality: Why are all excavators yellow?
Most manufacturers colour their construction equipment yellow. Over three-quarters of all excavators worldwide wear this colour. But why? The reasons range from safety concerns to historical developments, all the way to deeply ingrained cultural and psychological associations. Imagine you have a…
Multiplex Construction Canada and McMaster Innovation Park Celebrate the OmniaBio Project Delivery
One year following the initiation of construction on the OmniaBio B Building at McMaster Innovation Park (MIP), the Multiplex Construction Canada team is pleased to announce the successful delivery of the OmniaBio B Base Build. Executed under the innovative Integrated Project Delivery…
Fitzrovia partners with SJC Media to bring its residents access to the Toronto Life Experiential Program
Fitzrovia, Canada’s largest developer of purpose-built rental apartments with a leading reputation for award-winning design and customer service, is thrilled to unveil a unique collaboration with SJC Media, publisher of iconic Canadian media brands including Maclean’s and Toronto Life. Through the partnership, Fitzrovia will provide its residents…
How the Non-Residential Sector Propelled Canadian Building Permits in October
Statistics Canada’s latest report reveals a robust 2.3% surge in the total worth of Canadian building permits, reaching an impressive $11.2 billion in October. This growth was primarily steered by advancements in the non-residential domain. Measured against a constant dollar basis…
U.S. firm will be paid $18.9M to oversee construction of new Calgary arena
The City of Calgary is defending the fee that will be paid to an American firm selected as the development manager for a new downtown arena. CAA Icon will be paid nearly $18.9 million for the task. In an interview with…
Winnipeg construction company helping inner-city youth, young adults find employment, community
A Winnipeg construction company is giving young men in the North End a step up in their careers and community, while also offering a step out of a life of gangs and crime. Step Up Construction launched in 2021 as a…
Newmarket names Aurora contractor to build $64.2M Mulock Park
The Town of Newmarket is tasking Matheson Constructors to bring to life its vision of Mulock Park. The municipality has awarded the Aurora-based company with the contract to build the project that includes a skating trail, water features, an artist studio and greenhouse…
Calgary’s biggest public project: Green Line construction to begin in 2024
The transit project, which is the largest infrastructure investment in Calgary’s history with a price tag of $5.5 billion, is shaping up according to plan, with the land acquisition of the south segments needed before the building process begins nearing completion.…
US construction spending rises in October
U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in October amid strong gains in single-family homebuilding, but data for the prior month was revised lower. The Commerce Department said on Friday that construction spending rose 0.6%. Data for September was revised down…
Amacon Construction hiring third party to supervise repairs of collapsed wall at condo construction site
The developer of a condo project in Coquitlam where a shoring wall collapsed on Wednesday will be required to hire a third-party geotechnical engineer to supervise its repair. “While this is not standard practice, city officials felt it was important to ensure there…
City and developer clash over towering LIUNA development
A lawyer for the city and consultant for a developer hoping to build condominium towers near Winona’s lakeshore clashed over the plan’s compatibility with neighbouring homes at the outset of an eight-day Ontario Land Tribunal appeal hearing. Fengate LIUNA Gardens Holdings LP is…
Dow to begin construction of $11.5-billion carbon neutral project at Fort Saskatchewan site in 2024
Petrochemical giant Dow Chemical is going big in its decarbonization efforts at its site in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., with help from the provincial and federal governments. Dow’s board on Tuesday approved an investment in the $8.9-billion Path2Zero project as the chemical…
Ontario to do away with mandatory coroner’s inquests on construction site deaths
Ontario intends to do away with mandatory coroner’s inquests for workers who died on construction sites, the government said Thursday. Instead, the province will conduct an annual review of construction site deaths in an effort to alleviate pressure on overloaded coroners…
Toronto plans to implement better accessibility standards for sidewalks in construction sites
Construction projects are plentiful across the City of Toronto and these sites change how Torontonians are able to get around. As a result, the City of Toronto is now working to make construction sites more accessible for all pedestrians, including mobility device…
