Tuesday, September 24, 2024 
Company files $16.8M lawsuit against Assiniboine Park over construction of the Leaf
A Winnipeg construction company is suing the city and the Assiniboine Park Conservancy for more than $16.8 million after it says it was not fully compensated nor able to do its work correctly on the Leaf, a popular horticultural attraction. In…
Labour shortages: Quebec to fast-track training for some in-demand construction jobs
The Quebec government is offering paid fast-track training programs for workers in skilled trades that are most in demand in the province’s construction industry. Quebec Premier Francois Legault told reporters today he hopes to train anywhere from 4,000 to 5,000 new…
Habitat for Humanity partners with Guelph Rotary to bring solar energy to Guelph build project
They can’t solve all the world’s problems, but through a new partnership, Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington and the Rotary Club of Guelph are taking on affordable housing and climate change. Habitat for Humanity has two local projects in the works:…
Red Pheasant Cree Nation breaks ground on retail plaza in North Battleford
A Saskatchewan First Nation is about to make a new contribution to urban development in one of the province’s urban centres. North Battleford mayor David Gillan and leaders from the Red Pheasant Cree Nation gathered on Wednesday to break ground on…
Squamish Nation selects planning partners for massive development project
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is moving full steam ahead with its project to redevelop large swathes of reserve land, with two multidisciplinary design and urban planning teams now selected to take on development plans. Earlier this year the Nation announced it would…
Montreal banning use of gas for new building construction
The City of Montreal announced Wednesday it will be banning the use of gas as a source of heat in new constructions. Officials say they are planning to adopt a bylaw to ban appliances, such as gas cookers, that emit heat-related…
Ontario’s road to 1.5M new homes has gotten rockier, construction insiders say
Ontario faces a tough road to meet its goal of building more than a million new homes. Construction industry insiders say the latest government policy reversal and elevated interest rates wreak uncertainty for developers. On Monday, Housing Minister Paul Calandra announced…
Emerging World Needs $1.5 Trillion for Green Buildings, IFC Says
The International Finance Corporation is looking to develop a guarantee facility for private investors to boost finance for greener construction in emerging markets, as growing populations, urbanization and industrialization are set to spur pollution far beyond safe limits. IFC, the world’s largest…
Multi-Wing Group acquires VIP Air Empowerment to accelerate technology and product innovation
Mult-Wing Group A/S recently acquired 100% of the shares in VIP Air Empowerment Srl, a long-time customer of Multi-Wing’s impellers with a strong position in the Italian axial fan solution market. This acquisition will contribute significantly Multi-Wing’s transition to fan solutions,…
Ground-breaking ceremony held for major 550-unit residential complex in the heart of Montréal
Recently Groupe HD, Omnia Technologies and Kastello Immobilier celebrated the start of construction on a major mixed-use residential project in the borough of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Consisting of two separate buildings informed by the same architectural esthetic, this integrated development will comprise a…
WorkSafeBC reminds asbestos abatement employers and workers about new requirements taking effect January 1
WorkSafeBC is reminding asbestos abatement employers and workers to take the necessary steps to ensure they meet new asbestos abatement requirements taking effect next year. Starting Jan. 1, 2024, asbestos abatement employers must be licensed to operate in B.C., and any individual…
Roundup of the Newest Technologies from the 2023 Utility Expo
The Utility Expo 2023, held September 26-28 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., featured a rise in alternative-energy equipment, reflecting growing regulations and changing customer preferences regarding off-road equipment emissions. As the industry’s hub for exploring new technologies, networking,…
Webinar: Improving Accountability and Security on the Jobsite
Tips & Advice for General Contractors November 8, 2023 | 1:30 -2:00 PM ET From managing subcontractors and inaccurate project documentation to navigating unresolved disputes and communicating with stakeholders, the job of a general contractor brings many unique challenges. We understand…
Making the Case for Industrialized Prefabrication in the AEC Industry
In our modern world, technology has changed the way we complete most tasks, and construction projects are no exception. The construction industry faces several challenges including delays, cost overruns, waste, labor shortages, and quality control issues.These problems not only hinder progress…
St. Paul’s Hospital Front Entrance Project Awarded to Graham (Saskatoon)
Graham is excited to announce that the St. Paul’s Hospital Front Entrance project, situated in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been awarded to Graham. “The project includes an 8,353 ft2 expansion, consisting of a fully accessible and expanded front entrance with 6,609 ft2 of interior renovations supporting…
