DCN ARCHIVES

Archives for March 2006

2006-03-31—Industry backs WSIB consultations
2006-03-31—B.C.’s strong growth faces unique challenges
2006-03-31—Science campus for U of T Scarborough
2006-03-31—Alternative energy good for business
2006-03-31—International effort launched for sustainable buildings
2006-03-31—Beijing architect’s design ‘Absolute’ winner for tower
2006-03-31—Conduit Crew
2006-03-31—Stadium funding helps city win world games
2006-03-31—A green solution for a black hole
2006-03-30—Hungry West calls for more restaurants
2006-03-30—‘Team Candu’ lobbies Ontario to build six nuclear plants for $40B
2006-03-30—Study looks at online reverse auctions
2006-03-30—The world’s most slender building
2006-03-30—Kilgour Estate Phase I
2006-03-30—Despite criticism, Beijing continues its rapid construction pace for the 2008 Olympics
2006-03-30—B.C. architects win second LEED for Vancouver Port Authority building
2006-03-30—Hudson Condominiums
2006-03-30—Shopping centres under renovation
2006-03-29—Facelift for Toronto’s waterfront
2006-03-29—Kuwabara receives 2006 Gold Medal from RAIC
2006-03-29—It’s tough stopping the Bronx Bombers
2006-03-29—Opponents of two towers to appeal Halifax decision
2006-03-29—Demand for cement creating shortage
2006-03-29—Venezuela investing billions in new plants
2006-03-29—One Park Tower
2006-03-29—Bloorview Progress
2006-03-29—AGO project is putting equipment to the test
2006-03-29—Pre-purchasing not without its perils
2006-03-28—Commercial land prices rise in Tokyo
2006-03-28—How does an owner become a contractor? It’s easy if you don’t know how
2006-03-28—Anti-union practice being investigated
2006-03-28—B.C. highway project to cost $125M
2006-03-28—Apartment and Activity Centre
2006-03-28—Key points in the budget
2006-03-28—Survey to ask how IT used in industry
2006-03-28—Hovering Over the Humberwood
2006-03-28—‘Infrastructure budget’ good news
2006-03-28—Major projects announced for N.B.
2006-03-27—Office vacancy rates falling nationwide
2006-03-27—Building code amendments need clarification
2006-03-27—Move over solar and wind: Tidal power on horizon
2006-03-27—Site Development
2006-03-27—Health Centre Concrete
2006-03-27—Construction site unearths relics of past
2006-03-27—Recycled water line a first for Canada
2006-03-27—Promotion key to new recruits
2006-03-27—Industrial sector remains strong
2006-03-27—Vancouver’s Gateway ambitious, complex
2006-03-24—Kingston plant to be upgraded
2006-03-24—Industry told to support transit plans
2006-03-24—Assessing your security risks
2006-03-24—Industrial clients face N.B. hydro hike
2006-03-24—Police ask public for help in locating toilet
2006-03-24—Building delayed on Montreal’s new soccer stadium
2006-03-24—Belleville racetrack facility gets the nod
2006-03-24—Tank Team
2006-03-24—Halifax okays two highrises
2006-03-24—No panic yet over deportation issue
2006-03-24—Fixed-price contracts to save construction costs, says fund
2006-03-23—Development work planned for centres
2006-03-23—Make mergers and acquisitions part of company’s strategic plan
2006-03-23—Watt to design Chilean retail space
2006-03-23—Toronto design competition
2006-03-23—Vineyards’ Bars
2006-03-23—Welding the Reservoir
2006-03-23—Cambridge awaits start of civic centre project
2006-03-23—Know the relevant codes
2006-03-23—Culliton inducted into Hall of Fame
2006-03-22—Address underground economy
2006-03-22—Stadium construction site evacuated
2006-03-22— Africa needs dams
2006-03-22—Daniels to redevelop Regent Park
2006-03-22—Exposition explores housing designs
2006-03-22—Joint venture wins TTC contract
2006-03-22—One Floor at a Time
2006-03-22—Coal-fired power plant in plans for northeastern B.C.
2006-03-22—Design teams vie for waterfront
2006-03-22—Global interest in Niagara tunnel
2006-03-21—Toronto to be site of U.S. clinic
2006-03-21—Renovation of coliseum to cost $1.6B US
2006-03-21—Commonwealth Games too costly
2006-03-21—BC interior crying for skilled workers
2006-03-21—ICI leads healthy forecast
2006-03-21—More competition for
2006-03-21—Cost overruns plague Quebec mega-projects
2006-03-21—Six finalists try for Mississauga design prize
2006-03-21—Heavy Lifting
2006-03-20—Virtual visualization still on the fringe
2006-03-20—The ‘real’ cost of construction
2006-03-20—Roof collapse feared under heavy snowfall
2006-03-20—Union builds own training centre
2006-03-20—Parkview Progress
2006-03-20—Recruiting young people to skilled trades a priority: Walden
2006-03-20—Winery a jewel: Diamond
2006-03-20—Making the Marriott
2006-03-20—Contractor procurement is key to any project’s success
2006-03-17—Village to house 300 construction workers
2006-03-17—Tenders called for 410 extension
2006-03-17—New auto parts plant for Simcoe
2006-03-17—Stadiums fail basic safety standards
2006-03-17—Construction activity at risk if cargo sweeping banned on Great Lakes
2006-03-17—Electronic bid/tender guidelines in June
2006-03-17—Harris Steel buys grating company
2006-03-17—Convention Notebook
2006-03-17—CCA calls for more apprenticeship incentives
2006-03-17—Rooftop Work
2006-03-17—Poor response to salary survey
2006-03-17—No quick fix for lack of skilled labour
2006-03-17—A roadmap to new technology
2006-03-17—Labour conference cancelled
2006-03-17— Fire Hall #5
2006-03-16—Japan plans to build
2006-03-16—Family business statistics
2006-03-16—Zenon sale to open global opportunities
2006-03-16—Convention Notebook
2006-03-16—CCA committee eyes export potential
2006-03-16—Industry’s best and brightest honoured
2006-03-16—Bold changes ahead for CCA: Farmer
2006-03-16—‘Blame game’ eroding trust in industry
2006-03-16—Hiring in construction on the rise
2006-03-16—Succession planning key to successful family business
2006-03-15—Intrawest, Starwood team up for California development
2006-03-15—Not enough rental housing built in U.S.
2006-03-15—Homeowner wins fight for noise assessment on N.S. wind farm
2006-03-15—Tunnel of Rebar
2006-03-15—Institute to honour Pope John Paul II
2006-03-15—Holcim poised for growth in China
2006-03-15—New ED faces challenges in putting EIFS Council of Canada on the map
2006-03-15—A billion bottles of beer on the wall
2006-03-15—Westeinde recognized for integrity
2006-03-15—Quebec hydroelectric project may see light of day after all
2006-03-14—Edmonton’s infrastructure challenge
2006-03-14—Maritimes need more infrastructure to grow
2006-03-14—Contractor broke safety B.C. laws
2006-03-14—Construction firms tops at exports
2006-03-14—Buffalo’s waterfront to get facelift
2006-03-14—Schools being built
2006-03-14—Spire Condominiums
2006-03-14—Breakwall construction is on schedule
2006-03-14—Council seeks measurements for performance
2006-03-13—Redevelopment at two Ontario hospitals
2006-03-13—Legislation addresses looming infrastructure crisis in the U.S.
2006-03-13—Tobacco money finances building
2006-03-13—Quebec project wins urban award
2006-03-13—Construction of plant damaged homes
2006-03-13—Facility Facade
2006-03-13—Argento eyes strategic plan for CCA
2006-03-13—Soccer stadium kicks into gear at the CNE
2006-03-13—The Alberta model for training skilled workers
2006-03-10—Toronto’s flap over migratory birds
2006-03-10—Window and door plant closes July 1
2006-03-10—Drug company to build $660M plant using modular design
2006-03-10—Aecon posts major gains, thanks for market strength
2006-03-10—Calgary industrial sector among world’s priciest
2006-03-10—Gold mine to be built in Romania
2006-03-10—Wind farm now operational in south Ontario
2006-03-10—Look Up
2006-03-10—Safety a priority for new Sault president
2006-03-10—Working the Steel
2006-03-10—NASCAR’s first hall of fame to be built in NC
2006-03-10—Accident victim’s family angered over road inaction
2006-03-10—ICI sectors remain hot investment
2006-03-10—Toyota plant helping put Woodstock on the map
2006-03-10—Bird profit up
2006-03-10—Manitoba wins for EA on U.S. water project
2006-03-10—Oil execs admit alternative energy sources needed in future
2006-03-09—Condo keeper
2006-03-09—Cricket stadiums will be ready for Cup
2006-03-09—Owner to rebuild N.B. sawmill after fire destroys building
2006-03-09—Element Condominiums
2006-03-09—Alcan investing in mill expansion
2006-03-09—Investigator calls for legislation on wharves
2006-03-09—U.S. builder to construct ethanol plant in Ontario
2006-03-09—BCCA calls for standard practices
2006-03-09—Uncertified trades on notice
2006-03-09—B.C. condo project on hold
2006-03-09—Coalition promotes bid depository system
2006-03-09—First Nation calls on feds to cancel prospecting permits
2006-03-09—Pomerleau to focus on tendering practices
2006-03-08—Contract guarantees gravel trucker peace
2006-03-08—Cordy pays $20M for oil patch firm
2006-03-08—Stadium construction deal
2006-03-08—Smuggling tunnel builder pleads guilty
2006-03-08—Developers
2006-03-08—Stantec buys Toronto firm
2006-03-08—Metropolis takes shape
2006-03-08—Building bridges between generations
2006-03-08—Building permits down in January
2006-03-08—Leaky condo inquiry requested
2006-03-07—Trolley museum to be rebuilt
2006-03-07—Canada’s wind power on rise
2006-03-07—RONA building new supply centre
2006-03-07—PCL donates $1.25M for training
2006-03-07—EA for York’s
2006-03-07—Windows On Yonge
2006-03-07—Slow response to ICI redevelopment plan
2006-03-07—Montreal tramway
2006-03-07—Architecture to reflect society
2006-03-07—Oil drives Alberta’s infrastructure
2006-03-06—Stelco granted Mar. 31 extension to restructure
2006-03-06—Mountain resort first for Hard Rock
2006-03-06—LabMag pellet project on schedule
2006-03-06—Fabricator set to grow
2006-03-06—Ontario construction associations band together for central plans room
2006-03-06—Asia seeking energy efficient construction
2006-03-06—Turin trek showcases B.C. wood industry to the world
2006-03-06—Nuvo in Etobicoke
2006-03-03—Sask. minimum wage raised
2006-03-03—$10M contract is music to Structal’s ears
2006-03-03—Office Cover Up
2006-03-03—Chartwell set to build wealth
2006-03-03—Winter’s wonder hides potential dangers
2006-03-03—Block Full of Cranes
2006-03-03—Online office
2006-03-03—Degussa AG sells construction chemicals division to BASF
2006-03-02—Collapse kills workers
2006-03-02—Tribute for 9-11 not
2006-03-02—Pied � Terre Progress
2006-03-02—Site worker
2006-03-02—Firm fined in roofer fall
2006-03-02—Engineering building offsets declines
2006-03-02—Inspector info sharing may
2006-03-02—Phenogenomics Centre Progress
2006-03-02—Memorial set for
2006-03-02—China spends $17.4B on new airports
2006-03-02—Build code changes go green
2006-03-02—Retail giant plans mass expansion
2006-03-02—Billions to be spent upgrading reserve water quality
2006-03-01—Two-Tower Project
2006-03-01—Hospital chair downplays lobbying
2006-03-01—Industry pay hike higher than average
2006-03-01—Butt out
2006-03-01—Russia in running
2006-03-01—Increased paperwork, exams add
2006-03-01—Consultants can act as project editors
2006-03-01—On The Move
2006-03-01—Construction workers hide identity
2006-03-01—Edmonton cops