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Archives for November 2007

2007-11-30—Sault Ste. Marie attempts to restart tourism effort
2007-11-30—Hamilton reverses stand on Workplace Safety and Insurance Board ads
2007-11-30—California receives award for efficient road-work project
2007-11-30—Inquest hears soil conditions were factor in fatal accident
2007-11-30—Finning expands western operation with Collicutt purchase
2007-11-30—Suncor Energy wraps up Sarnia refinery expansion
2007-11-30—Photo Gallery: Construct Canada
2007-11-30—You know the drill at Construct Canada
2007-11-29—Building Canada plan provides funding for municipal infrastructure needs
2007-11-29—Activist group urges lawsuit over Petitcodiac Bridge dispute
2007-11-29—Concrete makes perfect choice for St. Gabriel’s Passionist Church
2007-11-29—Turkmenistan-to-Europe natural gas pipeline gets early start
2007-11-29—U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards dam-strenghtening contracts
2007-11-29—Pro Caisson official testifies at inquiry
2007-11-29—Safety group members receive 2006 Workplace Safety and Insurance Board rebates
2007-11-29—Ottawa’s Strandherd Bridge becomes federal priority
2007-11-29—2007 Ontario Concrete Award Winners
2007-11-28—Construct Canada draws international visitors
2007-11-28—Niagara region health care complex comes one step closer to construction
2007-11-28—Improper transfer of risk can hurt entire construction industry
2007-11-28—Public support for public-private partnerships remains strong, says council
2007-11-28—Nova Scotia’s Government House renovation project soars over budget
2007-11-28—The Leaders names EllisDon top Canadian general contractor
2007-11-28—Stantec acquires two architectural firms
2007-11-28—Calgary mayor keeps hard hat and shovel at the ready for Jim Flaherty
2007-11-28—Vanbots tailors Harry Rosen renovation to fit
2007-11-28—Work progresses on Casa Condos project
2007-11-28—British Columbia grants Waneta Expansion Power Corporation environmental assessment certificate
2007-11-27—Bridge accident forces road closure
2007-11-27—All sides in public-private partnerships take a tougher stand
2007-11-27—Developer bets on Montreal Casino project
2007-11-27—Construct Canada show sets green example for industry
2007-11-27—British Columbia fast-tracks social housing efforts
2007-11-27—Power companies work together to ramp up production after water level declines
2007-11-27—Oil prices help Alberta withstand pressure from high Canadian dollar
2007-11-27—Three University of Toronto buildings dominate Mississauga Urban Design Awards
2007-11-26—Canada’s infrastructure deficit just part of the story, says Canadian Construction Association
2007-11-26—Nova Scotia’s government promises return to public-private partnership model
2007-11-26—Wisconsin employs electronic strain gauges to monitor bridges
2007-11-26—Cherry Demolition continues work after Crowne Plaza implosion scare
2007-11-26—Bondfield Construction tops up Brampton’s Joint Use Regional and Police Facility
2007-11-26—Merger trend sweeps U.S. service industries
2007-11-26—Waterfront Toronto launches design competition for Jarvis Slip
2007-11-26—Construction progresses on Majestic Court condominium project
2007-11-23—California tries new paving method
2007-11-23—When selling a business, better communication can bridge buyer-seller generation gap
2007-11-23—Deal revives Cincinnati’s waterfront dreams
2007-11-23—International railway project bypasses Russia
2007-11-23—Companies strike deal for Quinte Exhibition and Raceway project
2007-11-23—Evergreen project lives up to its name with advanced technology
2007-11-23—Poll finds London residents believe city should increase infrastructure spending
2007-11-23—Ontario Road Builders’ Association supports call for provincial bridge agency
2007-11-23—TransCanada applies to expand natural gas pipeline system
2007-11-23—PCL Constructors move on to concrete work at RBC Centre site
2007-11-23—PCL Constructor’s Skywalk mural draws a crowd
2007-11-22—Germany restores famed Anna Amalia Library to former glory
2007-11-22—Maple Reinders Group enjoys business growth with success in the environmental field
2007-11-22—Workplace Safety and Insurance Board poster scam warning remains in effect
2007-11-22—Workplace Safety and Insurance Board reaches out to employers with amnesty deal
2007-11-22—Value of British Columbia projects reaches record high
2007-11-22—Hyundai plans construction of factory in Russia
2007-11-22—Concrete work progresses for Bramalea City Centre Mall project
2007-11-22—Shell’s expansion plan gets back on track
2007-11-22—Washington State studies impact on British Columbia over proposed dam project
2007-11-21—Recreational work
2007-11-21—Safety group nets Workplace Safety and Insurance Board rebate
2007-11-21—Bill 46 sparks alarm among rural Alberta residents
2007-11-21—Alderney 5 Advanced Geothermal Energy Project gets underway in Dartmouth
2007-11-21—Rejected application for recycling depot puzzles Ottawa’s construction industry
2007-11-21—Darcon builds on at Liberty Square
2007-11-21—Alberta experiments with public-private partnership model for pilot schools project
2007-11-21—Years of neglect have turned Ontario’s bridges into safety hazards, report finds
2007-11-21—Quebec’s road construction costs found to be lower than reported
2007-11-21—British Columbia and federal governments hammer out infrastructure deal
2007-11-20—Votes from British Columbia carpenters pave way for creation of new Canadian union
2007-11-20—Olympic construction project creates jobs for Vancouver workers
2007-11-20—Cooper Construction jumps in the trenches for AMB Property Corporation facility
2007-11-20—Ottawa Congress Centres scores funding from federal government
2007-11-20—Brazil starts on heavy oil refinery project
2007-11-20—Empire Industries prepares to acquire Tornado Technologies
2007-11-20—Ontario Power Generation cites Pickering nuclear station woes as factor in profit decline
2007-11-20—Canadian Standards Association undertakes consultations on building deconstruction process
2007-11-20—First building officials receive national certification under new program
2007-11-20—Downtown Markham moves along nicely
2007-11-20—Lack of maintenance and inspection for Ontario bridges creates safety hazard for public
2007-11-20—Strike threatens World Cup soccer stadium
2007-11-19—Martinway’s John Street Project reaches new heights in affordable housing
2007-11-19—Sault Ste. Marie cancels waterfront development
2007-11-19—Online auction draws in global construction equipment bidders
2007-11-19—Work continues on the Richmond Hill Centre For The Performing Arts
2007-11-19—Microtel Inns and Suites plans to build six hotels
2007-11-19—SLCP-SELI Joint Venture appeals tribunal ruling
2007-11-19—Douglas Cardinal Architect’s York Region Administrative Centre wins Masonry Masterpiece Award
2007-11-19—Potash Corp. plans mine and mill expansion
2007-11-16—Upfront costs can kill innovation
2007-11-16—Toddglen Chateau makes the most of the view at Chateau Royal condominium project
2007-11-16—Hamilton-Halton Construction Association responds to City of Hamilton controversy
2007-11-16—Masonry worker dies in fall from scaffold
2007-11-16—North America Construction promises modifications to biofilter after public complaints
2007-11-16—Water conservation helps, but better infrastructure neccesary, association says
2007-11-16—Michael-Angelo’s Market Place gets ready for shoppers
2007-11-16—Historic Vegas hotel demolished
2007-11-16—New director seeks higher profile for London and District Construction Association
2007-11-16—Cash boosts Yukon skills development
2007-11-16—Mass today for Hamilton construction industry veteran
2007-11-15—Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario responds to plans for property tax surcharges
2007-11-15—Ball’s Falls Centre for Conservation boasts advanced green initiatives
2007-11-15—Bird Construction Income Fund sees profits double in third-quarter earnings
2007-11-15—Automodular facility construction goes smoothly
2007-11-15—Human rights tribunal supports foreign worker claims
2007-11-15—Construction sector mourns industry veteran Hubie Clohecy
2007-11-15—Stantec designs expansion of Rouge Valley Health centre
2007-11-15—Dexter Construction joins caravan to bring Atlantic workers back home
2007-11-14—General Motors plans construction of alternative-fuel research centre in China
2007-11-14—Stuart Olson Constructors nails construction contract for Edmonton remand centre
2007-11-14—Mayor relieved no lives lost in Lucknow bridge collapse
2007-11-14—Work continues at the University of Waterloo’s new School of Accountancy
2007-11-14—Canstruction competitors find creative ways to stock Daily Bread Food Bank shelves
2007-11-14—Fargo intervenes in pipeline route plan
2007-11-14—Philadelphia’s Toll Brothers Inc. reports loss for first time in company history
2007-11-14—Federal government funds improvements to foreign credential recognition process for architects
2007-11-13—City of Kingston halts outdoor construction on Sundays at downtown sports and entertainment centre
2007-11-13—Final tally: Statistics Canada releases national and provincial economic growth figures for 2006
2007-11-13—Canadian Construction Association sees gateway projects as “good news for construction”
2007-11-13—Stantec and EcoSecurities team up to provide greenhouse gas-management services
2007-11-13—Westeinde Group scores lucrative Cornwall RCMP Central St. Lawrence Valley Detachment project
2007-11-13—Aecon builds Class “A” office space at Bell Creekbank Phase III project
2007-11-13—Government invites nine cities to vie for National Portrait Gallery of Canada
2007-11-13—Ceremony marks kick off of Hamilton General Hospital redevelopment project
2007-11-13—Valero Energy plans expansion of New Orleans refinery
2007-11-12—Gold Seal committee drafts ethical guidelines
2007-11-12—Brockville banks on marine project to boost its economy
2007-11-12—Canadian Construction Association’s Shepherd leads sessions in Trinidad and Tobago
2007-11-12—Toddglen St. Patrick completes glass installation at 9T6 Condominium Residences
2007-11-12—Prince Wind Energy Farm project scores $53 million in funding
2007-11-12—Ontario Ministry of Labour investigates Lucknow bridge collapse
2007-11-12—Building Canada Plan funds begin to flow
2007-11-12—Father seeks volunteers to champion safety for young workers
2007-11-12—Crane comes down at Sixty Loft project
2007-11-09—North America catches rapid bridge replacement wave
2007-11-09—Manitoba opens newly twinned portion of Trans-Canada Highway
2007-11-09—LM Architectural Group issues general contractor tender for Sobey’s project
2007-11-09—Construction sector outpaces Canadian economy
2007-11-09—Council of Ontario Construction Associations renews pressure on Ontario government
2007-11-09—MIT sues Frank Gehry over leaks and mould at Stata Center
2007-11-09—When it’s a dirty job, trust Discovery Channel Canada’s Mike Rowe to do it right
2007-11-09—Adanac Molybdenum announces start of construction at Ruby Creek mine site
2007-11-09—Toronto’s green building festival salutes industry pioneers
2007-11-09—Contractor drills deep at X Condos project
2007-11-09—Roseau River First Nation demands piece of pipeline profit pie
2007-11-08—New Brunswick tackles $1.4 billion Point Lepreau reactor project
2007-11-08—Cities around the world commit to ‘Statement Architecture’
2007-11-08—Taseko Mines reaches agreement with Construction and Allied Workers’ Union
2007-11-08—EllisDon achieves financial close on Hamilton General Hospital redevelopment project
2007-11-08—Changes in procurement practices mean contractors must document diligently
2007-11-08—Quebec signs private-public partnership agreement for Highway 25 extension
2007-11-08—Non-residential building permits decline 8.6% in September
2007-11-08—Shane B. Inc. continues smooth ride at St. Gabriel Village condo and townhouse project
2007-11-07—Matsqui Joint Venture Group fast-tracks construction of Brio condominium tower
2007-11-07—Workplace Safety and Insurance Board promises more graphic ads to drive safety message home
2007-11-07—Ontario Wood WORKS honours architectural projects for innovative design
2007-11-06—Dryden boiler project proves perils of “multiple exposure” need further study
2007-11-06—HOK and ZAS Architects aim for LEED Gold with design of new Honda Canada campus
2007-11-06—Allied Steel drives new business with NASCAR sponsorship
2007-11-06—Aecon Group plans design and construction of Windsor co-generation plant
2007-11-06—Aecon Group plans to purchase Leo Alarie and Sons Limited
2007-11-06—Canadian Museum for Human Rights faces pressure to raise more money
2007-11-06—SNC-Lavalin announces higher third-quarter profits
2007-11-06—Stantec sees 5.5% hike in net income
2007-11-06—Aecon begins work on Corus Entertainment headquarters project
2007-11-05—Innovative “Emerging Construction Technologies” Web site tracks industry advancements
2007-11-05—Menkes Developments continues construction on York Street project
2007-11-05—Portage la Prairie overpass reopens after safety concerns
2007-11-05—British Columbia carpenters break away from United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
2007-11-05—Bloor Street Neighbourhood project takes shape
2007-11-05—Alberta launches initiative to attract skilled labour
2007-11-05—Canam Group reports strong third-quarter earnings
2007-11-02—Tax cuts are good news for construction companies
2007-11-02—Ottawa Congress Centre seeks funding for construction of new facility
2007-11-02—Trio of cranes dominate the skyline at Remington’s Downtown Markham site
2007-11-02—Structal-Heavy Steel Construction lands $23 million mega-mall steel deal
2007-11-02—Memorial service scheduled for former chair of engineering association
2007-11-02—Battling codes and standards makes going green confusing for builders
2007-11-02—Work on Maple Leaf Square project continues
2007-11-02—ADF Group wins $47 million contract for unidentified New York project
2007-11-02—Green Roofs for Healthy Cities offers courses on green roof construction
2007-11-02—Roster of new Ontario cabinet ministers bodes well for construction industry
2007-11-02—Ottawa’s Telus House earns LEED Silver standard
2007-11-01—Enbridge and partners propose huge liquefied natural gas terminal for Levis
2007-11-01—Art Gallery of Ontario uses steel as art medium
2007-11-01—Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario plans for future
2007-11-01—Non-unionized Canadian employees anticipate wage increase
2007-11-01—TransCanada hikes cost estimates for Keystone crude oil pipeline project
2007-11-01—Toromont third-quarter earnings rise 18 per cent
2007-11-01—Canada’s lumber industry looks to go carbon neutral by 2015
2007-11-01—Planning pays off for three-hour helicopter lift
2007-11-01—Operating Engineers headquarters earns recognition at Oakville Urban Design Awards