Tuesday, September 24, 2024 
After years of construction turmoil, Finch West LRT on track for 2024 opening: ‘We’ve made a lot of headway’
Construction of the Finch West LRT infrastructure will be wrapped up this year, Metrolinx says, with the opening of the 10-kilometre light rail transit line slated for 2024. “We’ve made a lot of headway, getting really close to the end of…
Niagara Falls mulling ways to ensure construction sites are not eyesores
The City of Niagara Falls is looking at municipal policies that would require more esthetically pleasing fencing around active construction sites. “We are looking at that through our building bylaw, we are looking at making modifications (to) the hoarding fencing requirements…
WorkSafeBC launches first-of-its-kind asbestos abatement registry
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, asbestos abatement employers must be licensed to operate in B.C. This means homeowners, business owners, and contractors must ensure their asbestos abatement contractor holds a valid licence before allowing them to carry out work. To enable British…
How Calgary blazed the trail for converting offices to housing
Calgary was ahead of the curve, but the curve was heading downward. Long before the pandemic locked down cities and drained workers from downtowns, Calgary saw its office life dry up almost overnight, spurring it to become a pioneer in the…
Worker injuries, safety orders reveal human impact of Edmonton LRT project
Injuries to workers — and more than two dozen workplace safety orders — reveal another side of the story behind Edmonton’s long-delayed $1.8-billion Valley Line Southeast. Two experts say safety statistics from provincial authorities and TransEd, the consortium responsible for building…
Ottawa’s green grants program for homeowners is running out of money faster than expected
A federal grant program that offers homeowners money to make their homes more energy efficient is running out of money faster than anticipated — alarming homeowners and industry stakeholders who fear the program might end earlier than expected. Natural Resources Minister…
Amazon selects Alberta to build 1st Canadian wind farm project
Tech giant Amazon is investing in its first Canadian wind farm. The company said it will partner with developer Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on a 495-megawatt capacity wind farm to be built in Vulcan County in southern Alberta. The announcement on Thursday marks Amazon’s…
Suppressing silica – new tool offers exposure control blueprint
A new web-based tool aims to help assess the degree to which construction workers are exposed to hazardous silica dust and suggest task-specific exposure control plans. “The Silica Control Tool will help empower employers and workers from workplaces and operations of…
These two companies are electrifying asphalt paving in the US
Asphalt paving equipment maker LeeBoy and battery storage maker Portable Electric are working together to electrify the asphalt paving industry. Electrifying asphalt paving Earlier this year, North Carolina-based LeeBoy debuted the prototype of its 8520C E-Paver. It’s a commercial-class electric asphalt paver that…
Cement Association of Canada Responds to Federal Fall Economic Statement
The Cement Association of Canada is pleased to support the measures and investments announced in the Federal Fall Economic Statement to advance the Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credits and others. It is essential that Canada keeps pace with other jurisdictions such as the…
Canadian housing starts trend higher in October
The trend in housing starts was higher in October at 256,280 units, up 1% from 253,957 units in September, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual…
Canadian Construction Association comments on 2023 Fall Economic Statement
This week’s release of the 2023 Fall Economic Statement focused heavily on necessary housing investment, but fell short in other important areas including measures to shore up Canada’s trade-enabling infrastructure. The Canadian Construction Association points out that approximately two-thirds of Canada’s…
Webinar: Connecting Disparate Construction Processes for Improved Efficiency
Integrated cloud platforms are equipped with comprehensive functionality and customizable workflows. Along with an open API, they are highly versatile, allowing companies to integrate different functions and data from existing standalone systems. A recent Deloitte study found that 76% of E&C…
Wahi releases its 2023 GTA Housing Snapshot Report
Wahi recently released its 2023 GTA Housing Snapshot Report covering the City of Toronto, Durham Region, Halton Region, Peel region and York Region. This Report features insights, analysis, and more about the Greater Toronto Area’s real estate market. It includes bidding…
A #GivingTuesday Goal: IWSH Raising Donations to Support Life-Changing Plumbing Projects
Wishing to positively impact the lives of the 2.2 million Americans who live without safe water and basic indoor plumbing, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH®) has set a #GivingTuesday (November 28) goal of raising USD $10,000 in 24…
