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Archives for July 2004

2004-07-30—Infrastructure investment under watchful eye of new guidelines
2004-07-30—Toronto architects designing satellite community in China
2004-07-30—Preventing heat stress on jobsites
2004-07-30—Brookfield profit up 51%
2004-07-30—Glass half-full or half-empty?
2004-07-30—Heritage group objects to suicide barrier on Jacques Cartier Bridge
2004-07-30—OGCA lauded for exemplary safety record
2004-07-29—Kingston’s Market Square targeted for $5M renovation
2004-07-29—Toromont posts 39% increase
2004-07-29—Land of Victoria
2004-07-29—Court ruling on environmental assessments puts many Ontario developments on hold
2004-07-29—Federal surplus up in May
2004-07-29—Making green building choices has long-term impacts on bottom line
2004-07-29—Massive disaster relief plan in works for Edmonton residents
2004-07-29—U.S. firm wins $500M B.C. port project
2004-07-29—New commercial agreement spurs $126M hospital project
2004-07-29—Quebec’s construction industry on record-setting pace for 2004
2004-07-28—HPO names new CEO
2004-07-28—International construction briefs
2004-07-28—Centres of higher learning must lead drive for green building
2004-07-28—Nova Scotia environmentalists oppose tearing down of old dam
2004-07-28—Demolition of former mill back on track after delay
2004-07-28—Exploring the CAD-7 experience rating plan
2004-07-28—City hopes world-renowned architect’s harp-shaped bridge becomes landmark
2004-07-28—Athens’ frantic Olympic construction beats the clock—but city pays price
2004-07-27—Workers at Dofasco subsidiary vote to join United Steelworkers
2004-07-27—Concord Elevator gets new president
2004-07-27—Kingston approves waterfront project
2004-07-27—Construction crew saves life of worker
2004-07-27—Caterpillar announces hike in profits
2004-07-27—SNC-Lavalin acquires French firm
2004-07-27—New cabinet gets nod from Sorbara
2004-07-27—Sewers clogged by cooking grease
2004-07-27—Blasting firm fined $40,000
2004-07-27—Power Building
2004-07-27—Bank of Canada says higher interest rates are on their way
2004-07-27—Condo Construction
2004-07-26—Keele and Steeles
2004-07-26—Aecon on path to prosperity: CEO
2004-07-26—Aecon shareholders reject takeover bid
2004-07-26—‘Green’ buildings must still be assessed
2004-07-26—Yorkville Project
2004-07-26—Glacier Power Ltd. wants to revive hydroelectric project
2004-07-26—Restructuring Stelco to close Hamilton area rod mill
2004-07-26—Trump wins bid to build casino
2004-07-26—Learning lessons on-line
2004-07-26—Province sets rules on cleanup of brownfields
2004-07-26—Summit to buy 25 buildings
2004-07-26—Winnipeg couple freaked to find gravestone on land for their dream home
2004-07-23—Wall dispute pits HGTV repair pro Mike Holmes against city officials
2004-07-23—EllisDon gears up for terminal project
2004-07-23—Reducing cost of claims remains huge challenge
2004-07-23—Lack of innovation in construction hurting industry, new group says
2004-07-23—Heat stress precautions for workplace
2004-07-23—Constructive dismissal case: Decision good for employers
2004-07-23—WSIB’s CAD-7 enhancements will impact all construction employers, lawyer warns
2004-07-23—NHL teams express interest in Kingston’s proposed centre
2004-07-23—Scoop After Scoop
2004-07-22—Maple View Lodge redevelopment nears completion
2004-07-22—Harris Steel in talks to purchase Lafarge’s western steel business
2004-07-22—Steel Framing Alliance developing new code and construction guide
2004-07-22—Smokestack falls
2004-07-22—Site of Woodstock concert facing major development
2004-07-22—$4M upgrade for Detroit-Windsor Tunnel in works
2004-07-22—U.S. housing construction slips 8.5% through June
2004-07-22—New directory takes guesswork out of fire- and sound-rated wall, floor specs
2004-07-22—Tembec posts quarterly loss of $12.5M but analysts bullish on forestry firm
2004-07-22—Dow to build ‘milestone’ petrochemical plant in Oman
2004-07-21—$29.3M composting plant in works for Hamilton
2004-07-21—Kitchener rejects Habitat’s plan for 20-unit development
2004-07-21—You have a part in Working Together
2004-07-21—Husky gets approval for $500M Tucker project
2004-07-21—New Web site offers conservation tips
2004-07-21—Ranchers want to build new packing plants
2004-07-21—New coalition says investment in energy crucial to Canada
2004-07-21—Flying Form
2004-07-21—There are tradeoffs
2004-07-21—Ronnie Hawkins planning benefit concert to raise funds for Peterborough cleanup
2004-07-20—High concrete and steel prices test developers
2004-07-20—Hospital Project
2004-07-20—Red Hill security tops $1M
2004-07-20—Inflation rate on target with expectations
2004-07-20—Transport project pitched by governor of Alaska
2004-07-20—Windows for Students
2004-07-20—American design firms secretive about finances, consultant says
2004-07-20—Private firm to buy Nortek
2004-07-20—Rate increases could be looming
2004-07-20—AMEC signs deal with robot manufacturer
2004-07-20—China reports 9.7% growth
2004-07-20—Hot market sends profits of Canadian steel companies surging
2004-07-20—National Ballet School gets $15M for expansion
2004-07-20—Home sales still strong
2004-07-20—Firm tries to stop review by feds
2004-07-20—RESCON pushing for new rate group
2004-07-19—Province steps up enforcement effort
2004-07-19—YMCA builds new facility in Markham
2004-07-19—Aging workforce could spell trouble for Canada
2004-07-19—New asphalt plant damaged by blaze
2004-07-19—Conversion Construction
2004-07-19—Company fined for scaffold infractions
2004-07-19—Expert says bullied workers need outlet for grievances
2004-07-19—Band shell in Chicago designed by Canadian
2004-07-19—Construction apprentices head out to worksites
2004-07-19—B.C. needs deal with construction unions: Pound
2004-07-19—Manufacturing momentum continued in May: StatsCan
2004-07-19—U.S. and Canadian engineers sign open border agreement
2004-07-16—Pond cleanup under way
2004-07-16—North Bay expanding water treatment plant
2004-07-16—Intrawest loses bid to expand Colorado resort
2004-07-16—Architects selected for temple project
2004-07-16—City moves forward with plan for new municipal campus
2004-07-16—$23M gondola planned for Niagara
2004-07-16—SNC-Lavalin Group creates engineering branch in Poland
2004-07-16—Engineers take ministry to task over Bill 124
2004-07-16—Construction team tackles Queen’s University project
2004-07-16—Construction association expects stable year in 2004
2004-07-16—Proposed $28M entertainment venue clears major hurdle
2004-07-16—Construction resumes on $20M Cataraqui utilities project
2004-07-16—Kingston sets course for future growth
2004-07-16—Construction trades feeling the pinch in Kingston
2004-07-16—RESCON exploring group insurance plan for its membership
2004-07-16—Ontario cities appeal to province for highway upgrades outside GTA
2004-07-16—Libeskind sues developer over Freedom Tower project
2004-07-16—Concert acquires industrial portfolio in Ontario
2004-07-16—Owner not obliged to negotiate with non-compliant tenderer, court rules
2004-07-16—Steel company will return to profitability: CEO
2004-07-16—Clearing some clutter
2004-07-15—Casino scrapped
2004-07-15—Manitoba premier confirms Ottawa pledged more than $30M for rights museum
2004-07-15—New book profiles work of Construction Volunteers Canada
2004-07-15—Amino Addition
2004-07-15—Trade surplus plummeted in May, StatsCan reports
2004-07-15—Firm to make fuel from old tires
2004-07-15—China overtakes U.S. as top foreign investment target
2004-07-15—ACEC promoting integrity in consulting industry
2004-07-15—Ontario orders firm to stop mill demolition
2004-07-15—Three violations
2004-07-15—70 High Park
2004-07-15—Site selected
2004-07-15—Marshall Macklin Monaghan acquires engineering firm
2004-07-14—ICI construction sets mid-year record
2004-07-14—Ontario to appeal ruling on 407 tolls
2004-07-14—The 10 essentials of a Shareholder Agreement
2004-07-14—Lunch for 600
2004-07-14—Translucent concrete developed by architect
2004-07-14—Health, safety leaders laud move to increase jobsite inspections
2004-07-14—Sheila Copps confirms deal existed to help fund human rights museum
2004-07-13—Sniderman family may tear down historic Tivoli
2004-07-13—Avondale Site
2004-07-13—Oprah Winfrey gives $1M to help build $110M Underground Railroad museum
2004-07-13—Teenagers charged over fire at facility under construction
2004-07-13—European Union court cuts fines by $16M over steel tube price-fixing
2004-07-13—Trizec warns of full-year loss
2004-07-13—Wal-Mart Work
2004-07-13—Centre Construction
2004-07-13—Builders boosted prices of new homes again in May by 0.8%
2004-07-13—Ontario‘s pumped up inspections will target firms with worst records
2004-07-13—Battling the underground economy
2004-07-13—Chartwell REIT buys stake in Ottawa properties
2004-07-12—New bargaining system worth keeping: RESCON
2004-07-12—New Dealership
2004-07-12—Bird Construction chief finalist in entrepreneur of the year award
2004-07-12—Contractors await approval for revised tar ponds project
2004-07-12—Ottawa denies promising museum $100M
2004-07-12—Timing is critical when replying to applications for union certification
2004-07-12—N.S. firm launches $24M wind power program
2004-07-12—Leaving America
2004-07-12—RioCan purchase
2004-07-12—Gold ‘exploitation’
2004-07-12—Trizec sells three
2004-07-12—Battling the underground economy
2004-07-09—Canada Day Lift
2004-07-09—Building permits hit lowest level in last nine months
2004-07-09—Battling the underground economy
2004-07-09—Upgrades for three Ontario bridges announced
2004-07-09—Roaming Great Plains
2004-07-09—Montreal gets edge in Shriners bid
2004-07-09—Sam Sniderman facing $300,000 charge to save Hamilton’s historic Tivoli Theatre
2004-07-09—Seprotech reverses loss
2004-07-09—Pickering A reactor gets OK for restart
2004-07-09—Veterans’ monument to be built in Oakville
2004-07-09—Movin' To No. 1
2004-07-09—Bigen Idec restarts construction on Denmark facility
2004-07-09—Chinese construction worker dies after walk in desert over pay dispute
2004-07-09—Steel giant buys stake in Brazil producer
2004-07-08—People & Companies
2004-07-08—Lofts on Lake Shore
2004-07-08—Loblaw closer to picking up keys for Maple Leaf Gardens
2004-07-08—Battling the underground economy
2004-07-08—Brampton Brick raises stake in Oaks Concrete
2004-07-08—Quebec power plant may never get built, despite board’s approval
2004-07-08—$500M lawsuit filed over Toronto Island link
2004-07-08—Royal Bank delivers rosy economic forecast
2004-07-08—Quebec firm plans liquid gas terminal
2004-07-08—Plan for mountain resort denied a second time
2004-07-07—New film, media complex in works for T.O. portlands
2004-07-07—Battling the underground economy
2004-07-07—Ottawa still contender for Shriner hospital, local says
2004-07-07—Building to Learn
2004-07-07—$16M upgrade will make Highway 427 safer in T.O
2004-07-07—Diagnostic financial planning for small business owner(s)
2004-07-07—Commemorative cornerstone laid for Freedom Tower
2004-07-07—Clothing manufacturer to build hemp fibre mill in Saskatchewan
2004-07-06—Charest willing to negotiate new power deal for $1B project with Alcoa, but not at any cost
2004-07-06—Radio City Rises
2004-07-06—Oldest road will be $15M tribute to Metis
2004-07-06—Cree Nation plans major Edmonton resort
2004-07-06—Viceroy cuts loss
2004-07-06—World’s largest
2004-07-06—Winalta profit falls
2004-07-06—Life on Queen
2004-07-06—Residential construction continued to drive economy in April: StatsCan
2004-07-06—Injured worker boosts WSIB safety campaign
2004-07-06—Architecture to benefit from P3 projects, architect says
2004-07-06—Finning building $65M plant in Edmonton
2004-07-06—Controversial Diana memorial set to open
2004-07-06—Trizec cuts new credit deal
2004-07-06—CN plans major expansion for B.C. port
2004-07-05—Tie Team
2004-07-05—Sustainable development changing face of engineering
2004-07-05—Proposed greenbelt won’t be a roadblock to growth
2004-07-05—Protect workers from exposure to asbestos, council urges
2004-07-05—Ontario to build youth super-prison in Brampton, despite coroner’s report
2004-07-05—Putting squeeze on spyware
2004-07-05—Trojan wins Windsor water treatment project
2004-07-05—Alcoa drops $1B plan to expand Quebec facility
2004-07-05—Small drinking water systems given six more months to install upgrades
2004-07-05—City waives fees for Russo family