Calgary pauses downtown conversion grant program after funds run out
The City of Calgary is having to pause new applications for the Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program as high demand exceeded the available funds. So far, 13 projects have been approved and four more are in the pipeline for office-to-residential, hotel, school and…
Report blames worker’s death on ‘unsuitable’ sand pit wall
The wall of a sand pit at a western Quebec quarry was geotechnically “unsuitable” for the way it was being used and collapsed in 2018, burying an excavator and killing the worker trapped inside, according to an investigation by Quebec’s workplace…
“The One” condo tower downtown placed into receivership
A much-anticipated mixed-use tower set to scrape the sky over Yonge and Bloor has been placed into receivership. The development known as “The One” began construction in 2017, promising 85 stories of residential and commercial space, including a Hyatt hotel and…
Canada’s Construction Economists Call for Urgent Reforms
Canada’s construction economics are calling attention to oversights by the federal government, highlighting the pressing need for reforms to address the mounting housing affordability crisis. The Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS), who represents Professional Quantity Surveyors (PQS) and Construction Estimators…
Join us for an Ireland-Canada Construction Networking Evening
Enterprise Ireland, the trade development arm of the Irish government, invites you to join us for our Ireland-Canada Construction Evening in Toronto on November 8th. We will host a panel discussion followed by a networking reception with Irish Whiskey Tasting. We…
CIPHEX West 2023 New Product Competition Winners Announced
The winners of the New Products Competition at the Ciphex West 2023 trade show were announced last week; innovative products that can increase the efficiency and safety of mechanical and electrical installations. The New products Showcase were evaluated based on the…
Geo Week Projects 200+ Top-Tier Exhibitors from Across the Globe
Geo Week Releases Digital Snapshot of Exhibit Hall, Showcasing Exhibitor Lineup and Onsite Highlights Organizers of Geo Week, the premier event that champions the coming together of geospatial and built world technologies, have announced an impressive list of 148 top-tier solutions…