Archives for January 2006

• 2006-01-31—Watch dog
• 2006-01-31—$16M mountain ski resort behind
• 2006-01-31—Minister downplays
• 2006-01-31—Halliburton spins off engineering and construction wings
• 2006-01-31—Billions in Iraq projects nixed for security cost
• 2006-01-31—Building Up Hazel
• 2006-01-31—St. Lawrence Cement
• 2006-01-31—Hydro boosts
• 2006-01-31—Unexploded blasting caps
• 2006-01-31—$92M tire plant
• 2006-01-30—Structural steel work progresses on Royal LePage project
• 2006-01-30—Skilled worker shortage shelves Bambu condo project
• 2006-01-30—Power station build delayed
• 2006-01-30—Mountain pipeline
• 2006-01-30—East Coast gypsum
• 2006-01-30—Alberta mayor seeks
• 2006-01-30—Wellington Square Site
• 2006-01-30—Try to mediate, not litigate
• 2006-01-30—Shopping for the right technology
• 2006-01-27—All-season road plan earns praise
• 2006-01-27—Crime centre project resurrected
• 2006-01-27—City seeks cash fix for water emergency
• 2006-01-27—Maxwell offers supportive lead for Toronto Construction Association
• 2006-01-27—Low unemployment tightens labour market
• 2006-01-27—Concrete pouring continues for the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant
• 2006-01-27—Hope fades to find more workers alive
• 2006-01-27—New regulations under careful watch
• 2006-01-27—British Columbia’s Olympic venues tips budget scales
• 2006-01-27—Macy’s pours in capital
• 2006-01-27—Quad Lofts project sees work wrapping up
• 2006-01-26—Reduce labour costs with the apprenticeship training tax credit
• 2006-01-26—Sportsplex scales back plans
• 2006-01-26—Amgen builds major factory in Ireland
• 2006-01-26—Work progresses on Windermere By The Lake project
• 2006-01-26—Construction moves along on Woodside Pointe project
• 2006-01-26—Wet concrete contributed to building collapse
• 2006-01-26—Venezuala partners with Iran in cement plant project
• 2006-01-26—Industry reps to keep watch on promises
• 2006-01-26—Environmental Assessment permit clears way for construction of Fairview Container Terminal
• 2006-01-25—Work progresses for the Kilgour Estate project
• 2006-01-25—Waterloo gears up to host engineer competition
• 2006-01-25—Inuvik pipeline hearings get underway today
• 2006-01-25—Work winds down at Kingsway Condominiums project
• 2006-01-25—New Jersey Devils in talks for new downtown arena
• 2006-01-25—Restructuring ruling gives Stelco a fresh start
• 2006-01-25—Officials suspect faulty work in building collapse
• 2006-01-25—Companies face safety violations
• 2006-01-24—High winds damages West Highlands Elementary
• 2006-01-24—Workplace explosion sends three to hospital
• 2006-01-24—CNIB offices offers a model site
• 2006-01-24—University science building earns gold certification
• 2006-01-24—Page + Steele designs major projects
• 2006-01-24—A section is hoisted up at the Waterview Phase 3 condominiums
• 2006-01-24—U.S. drops tariff on Mexican cement
• 2006-01-24—Calgary cityscape facelift includes world-class tower
• 2006-01-23—Manitoba native leaders plan to proceed with or without casino
• 2006-01-23—Native bands may seek court injunction
• 2006-01-23—Israeli highway expansion job drives revenues, work to Aecon
• 2006-01-23—Exterior work continues for the new Markham YMCA
• 2006-01-23—Support remains key for women in construction
• 2006-01-23—Park Glen Building project is an outside job
• 2006-01-23—Worker electrocuted at Dofasco plant
• 2006-01-23—National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada plans to focus on contracts
• 2006-01-23—Drywallers put finishing touches on new office
• 2006-01-20—RioCan leaps into building mode
• 2006-01-20—Business forum may have benefits
• 2006-01-20—Policies, not politicians, captures attention
• 2006-01-20—Gallery gift leads to bigger display space
• 2006-01-20—BMO predicts drop in construction
• 2006-01-20—Construction moves along for the Bay & Dundas Development project
• 2006-01-20—Inco rejects Argentia for potential new plant site
• 2006-01-20—EnCana Corporation receives approval for plant construction
• 2006-01-20—Glass installation progresses for the Jazz Residences
• 2006-01-20—German plan to boost construction cash
• 2006-01-20—Development proceeds on five waterfront parks
• 2006-01-20—Armtec agreement comes with a twist
• 2006-01-20—Office building boom continues
• 2006-01-19—Annual ICI tops $30 billion for first time
• 2006-01-19—MTI continues to maintain delicate climates required by ROM artwork
• 2006-01-19—Vicwest buys Mercury Metals fabrication shop
• 2006-01-19—Ontario General Contractors Association names Bauld to vice presidency post
• 2006-01-19—Buttonville Airport plans construction of new control tower
• 2006-01-19—Ambitious $2.5B plan launched in Labrador
• 2006-01-19—Ministry of Labour slaps construction firms with fines after fatal fall
• 2006-01-19—California company chooses B.C. islands for wind tests
• 2006-01-19—Aecon board meeting hits campaign rumour
• 2006-01-19—Rebar installation continues on Windsor project
• 2006-01-19—Work continues for Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Rehabilitation Centre
• 2006-01-18—Manitoba Tories allege WCB changes done for damage control purposes
• 2006-01-18—Floors continue to rise on Research Centre project
• 2006-01-18—‘Spills bill’
• 2006-01-18—Workers walk out over non-payment on projects
• 2006-01-18—Veisman Consulting crafts Spire condominiums project
• 2006-01-18—Prince Rupert community needs day care centre
• 2006-01-18—Royal Group Technologies sells off divisions after police probe
• 2006-01-18—Vancouver buys rail line to expand road project
• 2006-01-18—New ramps built for safety
• 2006-01-18—Processing plant build is in dispute
• 2006-01-18—Global warming thaws hopes of aboriginal communities
• 2006-01-18—United Steelworkers bank on branching out
• 2006-01-17—Big Easy finds itself in new race against time
• 2006-01-17—Intrawest racks Florida sale
• 2006-01-17—Two leading architecture firms merge
• 2006-01-17—Chemical reaction triggers massive fine
• 2006-01-17—Interior Systems Contractors Association hires full-time apprentice liasion to grow labour pool skills
• 2006-01-17—RAIC raises the standards bar
• 2006-01-17—Lofty job needs welding skill
• 2006-01-17—Vancouver’s Olympics building boom enters critical phase
• 2006-01-16—New technical centre set for Markham
• 2006-01-16—Aecon hits all the right notes on Brampton’s Performing Arts Centre project
• 2006-01-16—Work continues on the Loggia Condominiums
• 2006-01-16—Centennial College launches green architectural tech program
• 2006-01-16—New York sandhogs efforts turns into photography exhibit
• 2006-01-16—Canada receives blame for delays to American drought plan
• 2006-01-16—U.S. opens Alaska wetlands to oil and gas development
• 2006-01-16—Conservative party supports construction of highway in Northwest Territories
• 2006-01-13—Italian unions sign Turin Olympic deal
• 2006-01-13—Ontario government hikes minimum wage
• 2006-01-13—Public spaces embrace universal design concept
• 2006-01-13—NORR gets Hamilton City Hall contract
• 2006-01-13—Inquiry reveals killer blast gas line was unmarked
• 2006-01-13—Web-based programs increase in popularity
• 2006-01-13—Demolition contractors see red over Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s decision
• 2006-01-13—Tanks For The Memories
• 2006-01-13—McMaster University bears heavy load
• 2006-01-13—Air Products Canada plans hydrogen plant for oilsands
• 2006-01-12—Home Depot buys industry distributor
• 2006-01-12—Construction moves along for Concord Adex Cityplace
• 2006-01-12—Contractual dispute turns into lawsuit after contract expands
• 2006-01-12—Downtown office tower makes new use of materials to go green
• 2006-01-12—Excavating is underway for Village Gate West project
• 2006-01-12—Could $15 gas valve prevented killer blast?
• 2006-01-12—Ontario to establish advisory council to guide reforms
• 2006-01-12—New Canadian Electrical Code earns a thumbs up
• 2006-01-12—Higher material costs drive up Calgary construction prices
• 2006-01-11—China revises 2004 growth upwards as boom continues unchecked in 2005
• 2006-01-11—Open window concept disposes of need for mechanical cooling
• 2006-01-11—Energy-efficient homes garner awards and sales
• 2006-01-11—The ‘Hydrocracker’ rolls into the oilsands
• 2006-01-11—Professional Engineers Ontario drafts new system
• 2006-01-11—Work continues for The Vineyards condominium project
• 2006-01-11—Cancun crawls back from Hurricane Wilma
• 2006-01-11—Vanbots Construction builds up Royal Ontario Museum
• 2006-01-11—Construction industry is hungry for power
• 2006-01-10—City of Toronto being sued over derailed bidding process for Union Station project
• 2006-01-10—Ontario Energy Board allows pipeline competition
• 2006-01-10—Architects and engineers join fight against Bill 124
• 2006-01-10—Toronto Horse Palace to get solar roof
• 2006-01-10—Construction progresses on the new residence for the Sisters of St. Joseph
• 2006-01-10—Engineered fill cuts need for aggregate while wicking moisture
• 2006-01-10—Concrete pumping continues for Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades
• 2006-01-09—Work continues for the Claridges at Amica retirement residences
• 2006-01-09—Washington calls foul over new baseball stadium lease
• 2006-01-09—Royal Conservatory of Music’s new home strikes harmonious chord
• 2006-01-09—Atikokan hopes to replace coal with alternative industries
• 2006-01-09—UBC MacLeod II project educates in the delicate art and science of building
• 2006-01-09—Alberta highway accident triggers upgrade
• 2006-01-09—COCA refuses to back down in Bill 14 battle
• 2006-01-06—ACEC teams up with National Guide to create document
• 2006-01-06—Boyd Gaming Corporation changes destiny of Las Vegas entertainment hotspot
• 2006-01-06—Ontario Labour Ministry lays charges in fatal blast
• 2006-01-06—Construction work soldiers on at Yonge Street condominium project
• 2006-01-06—U.S. construction rockets to record
• 2006-01-06—Vanbots Construction bridges the gap
• 2006-01-06—Construction delays crush Wembley Stadium’s FA Cup dreams
• 2006-01-06—Northern Ontario gets a 'shake-up' call
• 2006-01-05—Ontario Association of Architects creates an RFP template to avoid future bid debacles
• 2006-01-05—Work progresses for the Nuvo 1 at Essex condominium project
• 2006-01-05—HOK Canada strikes gold in the Middle East
• 2006-01-05—Tar ponds clean up project will not hurt environment
• 2006-01-05—Snow overload triggers roof collapse in Germany
• 2006-01-05—Hotel architecture anchors Doha City Centre mall
• 2006-01-05—Vancouver non-residential permits decline is only a small bump
• 2006-01-05—Minnesota Pipe Line expands in Canada
• 2006-01-04—Alberta’s boom raises environmental concerns
• 2006-01-04—Centennial Wind Power Facility feeds the electrical grid
• 2006-01-04—Habitat for Humanity takes on Hurricane Katrina aftermath
• 2006-01-04—Changes to hazardous materials handling rules equals headaches for contractors
• 2006-01-04—Lee Development Group continues work on St. Thomas Street project
• 2006-01-04—Have fun with science, research and development tax credits
• 2006-01-03—Construction moves along for the Parkview Towers condominium project
• 2006-01-03—Greater Essex School Board launches expansion program
• 2006-01-03—Unilateral decision devastating:, says COCA
• 2006-01-03—Greater Essex County schools get smart
• 2006-01-03—Halifax opposes strip mine
• 2006-01-03—Newfoundland shares in growth
• 2006-01-03—Wind power lifts off in U.S
• 2006-01-03—Construction aid flows to Sri Lanka