Thursday, May 2, 2024 
OCEU and IHSA to work together to ensure inclusive workplace
The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) and the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (CUPE 1750) recently announced that they will undertake a joint independent assessment to identify opportunities for improvement in IHSA’s practices, policies, and collective agreement language regarding equitable employee…
Therme Canada releases updated design for the West Island of Ontario Place
Therme Canada has unveiled its exciting new design for the West Island of Ontario Place, introducing a year-round, family-friendly destination coupled with an additional four acres of public parkland. This transformational update has been carefully crafted with input from the Mississaugas…
Renewed calls to remove GST from rental housing construction costs in Canada
In recent months, there have been a number of renewed calls for the Government of Canada to remove its Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the cost of building secured purpose-built rental housing. Advocates calling for the move assert it would have a…
Trans Mountain pipeline project runs into fresh construction-related hurdle
The Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion project has run into another construction-related hurdle that could delay its completion. The crown corporation that owns the pipeline has filed for regulatory approval to modify the route of one of the remaining stretches of…
Construction boom in Old Crow, Yukon, helps build local skills
It’s been a busy year for construction in Yukon’s northernmost community, and some big projects have meant work and training opportunities for local residents. “Last time we had a big construction, you know, was a decade or two ago. We have the…
Agreement brings promise of construction work for trio of First Nations
A new road construction partnership holds the promise of employment and long-term contract work for a trio of First Nation communities in northeastern Ontario. Shwe Miikaan — a construction company owned by Shawanaga, Magnetawan and Henvey Inlet First Nations — has struck…
Construction association says quick action needed to alleviate ‘historic national housing crisis’
In the face of the “historic national housing crisis,” the Quebec association of construction and habitation (APCHQ) says we need to act on several fronts at once: increase housing affordability, reduce construction costs, extend the maximum amortization period on mortgages and…
CIB lends $15 million towards infrastructure upgrades at Enoch Cree Nation reserve
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) recently announced that it is providing a $15 million loan to support the Enoch Cree Nation Arena Road Rebuild Project in partnership with Enoch Cree Nation, Yekau Lake Settlement Trust, and River Cree Development Corporation. Through the financing…
CDPQ Infra announces appointments to key positions
CDPQ Infra recently announced appointments to key positions in its management team. With these new appointments, the organization will be well positioned for the next phases of the REM and for other projects in development at the CDPQ subsidiary. CDPQ Infra…
The RONA Foundation Launches the Home Sweet Home Campaign
A Canada-wide fundraising campaign that helps people in need by revitalizing their living environments or makes their access to housing easier. The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating the…
IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of National Standard IAPMO Z1390 for Adult Changing Stations
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers with technical background in plumbing and mechanical systems — such as jurisdictional authorities, testing lab and educational facility representatives, as well as manufacturing experts — to participate on the…
Biden’s infrastructure building boom is missing one thing: Workers
On the front lines of efforts to rebuild the country’s infrastructure under a plan central to President Joe Biden’s re-election pitch are the inmates in the Mansfield and Richland correctional institutions in Ohio. Prisoners are attending a local community college program…
Construction accounting: a complete guide for your business
Construction accounting is an essential area for every company, especially because it tracks costs across projects and avoids mistakes that can compromise profit. With so many different methods and key elements, contractors can face difficulties in the financial process. With this guide,…
Increase Project Collaboration and Success with BIM Modeling
Post-pandemic construction demands better collaboration and access to real-time data. Yet, the industry continues to struggle to provide teams access to models from design to preconstruction to execution to facility management due to the use of different design software tools and…
Amexon’s Residences at Central Park Receives Five Ontario Homebuilders Association Nominations
Amexon Development Corporation’s The Residences at Central Park has received five finalist Ontario Homebuilders Association (ORBA) 2023 ‘Distinction Award’ nominations. There were over 600 entries from across Ontario with submissions judged by a panel of real estate industry professionals showcasing excellence…
