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Archives for March 2008

2008-03-31—Canadian and U.S. forest products industries suffer U.S. economic slump
2008-03-31—Mechanical Contractors Association of Saskatchewan plans dispatcher training course
2008-03-31—Deltera wins some good weather at Grand Triomphe II condo project
2008-03-31—U.S. construction activity and cement consumption face significant declines in 2008
2008-03-31—New Brunswick’s lieutenant governor named honorary Royal Architectural Institute of Canada fellow
2008-03-31—British Columbia and Alberta lead Canadian employment growth, Statistics Canada study shows
2008-03-31—Philadelphia’s American Commerce Center joins list of proposed super-tall towers
2008-03-31—Buildings take shape at Remington Group’s Downtown Markham development
2008-03-31—Atlantic Canada employment grows by more than 23,000 jobs from 2004–2007
2008-03-31—Contractors head to Barrie city hall to protest rising development charges
2008-03-31—Road builders back Ontario’s plan to require speed limiters on heavy trucks
2008-03-31—Energy sector dominates Canadian business, Statistics Canada study finds
2008-03-31—Alliance and Questar Overthrust plan new pipelines
2008-03-31—Aecon Group issues new shares to raise $73 million
2008-03-28—Calgary’s boom tests limits of local construction industry
2008-03-28—Construction of London’s $30-million sewer and pumping station project begins soon
2008-03-28—PCL Constructors Canada team makes progress at Maple Leaf Square project
2008-03-28—Saskatchewan First Nations explore potash development with Encanto Resources
2008-03-28—Two charged after Edmonton police find $300,000 worth of stolen construction goods
2008-03-28—Budget helps address construction industry’s fears of future labour shortages
2008-03-28—Another Halifax harbour crossing urgently needed, bridge commission says
2008-03-28—City committee backs concept of downtown Edmonton arena
2008-03-28—Authorities probe deadly Miami crane collapse
2008-03-27—ITC Construction Group employs Canada’s first anti-collision safety system for tower cranes
2008-03-27—Saddlebrook Construction pumps up at the Pulse condominium project
2008-03-27—CVTech wins $16-million Richelieu, Quebec hydro contract
2008-03-27—Ontario Association of Architects launches Web site for intern architects, students
2008-03-27—Boston’s Big Dig renders other U.S. cities wary of tunnel projects
2008-03-27—Laser Projects takes on notable Falls condominium project
2008-03-27—Construction industry backs effort to lower provincial trade barriers
2008-03-27—Monarch Corporation works fast at Zip condo and loft project
2008-03-26—Ottawa chips in $1.5 million for Upper Fort Garry heritage park
2008-03-26—Public-sector share of infrastructure assets in decline, Statistics Canada study finds
2008-03-26—When you need to lift a heavy load, call a Palfinger for help
2008-03-26—Winalta Inc. follows the boom, heads to Saskatchewan
2008-03-26—Complex Curves
2008-03-26—Ontario Budget Reaction: Province’s $1-billion commitment to skills and training comes at the right time
2008-03-26—GTAA president demands that Pearson be dropped from global airport-efficiency review
2008-03-26—New York construction-crane collapse prompts inspection blitz
2008-03-26—Menkes, Great Gulf partnership rises to new heights at One Sherway project
2008-03-26—OGCA president calls return-to-work regulation “a valuable compromise”
2008-03-26—South African government’s spending on 2010 World Cup-related construction escalates
2008-03-26—New Brunswick’s economy gets a boost from three new mega projects
2008-03-26—Union calls Canada Line lay-offs of foreign workers “a set up”
2008-03-25—Construction set to begin on Peterborough stretch of Highway 7
2008-03-25—Alberta court fines CVA Canada Inc. over $300,000 in death of worker
2008-03-25—National Transportation Safety Board releases update on Interstate 35W bridge-collapse investigation
2008-03-25—Ciata Construction adds a pinch of LEED Gold to recipe for Cara Foods headquarters
2008-03-25—At AECON Buildings’ Bell office project, construction dials up as spring approaches
2008-03-25—Ontario announces additional $1 billion for municipal infrastructure
2008-03-25—Canadian National Railway Co. announces $1.5-billion in capital spending projects
2008-03-25—Environmental groups appeal Nova Scotia government’s approval of Spicer quarry
2008-03-25—$100-million infusion from Dubai revives downtown Los Angeles revitalization plan
2008-03-25—PennDOT closes Interstate 96 for emergency repairs to concrete support pillar
2008-03-25—Construction industry looks to Ontario budget for infrastructure funding details
2008-03-24—SLCP-SELI Joint Venture laid off foreign workers within minutes of final Canada Line breakthrough, union claims
2008-03-24—Friends of the Earth press European Union to outlaw illegal timber
2008-03-24—Pearson airport earns low marks in internal Transport Canada documents
2008-03-24—Construction of Alottawata Water Park on track for June 2009 opening
2008-03-24—British Columbia recruiters attract 2,500 Ontario job-seekers
2008-03-24—Ontario Chamber of Commerce teams up to break down Ontario-Quebec trade barriers
2008-03-24—Bondfield Construction gets lock on Brampton’s new joint regional-police facility
2008-03-24—Divcom Lighting shuts down U.S. operations
2008-03-24—EllisDon wins project-management contract for $53.5-million Canada Business Centre Tower in Dubai
2008-03-24—Council of Ontario Construction Associations president David Frame resigns
2008-03-24—MCGuinty dismisses NDP “buy-Ontario” program for future public transit projects
2008-03-24—Work at Renaissance of Richmond Hill rolls on
2008-03-20—DJ Campbell Construction makes progress on Casa Condominiums project
2008-03-20—Construction Return-to-Work Regulation takes effect September 1, 2008
2008-03-20—Times Group holds court at Markham’s Majestic Court
2008-03-20—Judge orders Transpave to pay $110,000 fine in death of worker
2008-03-20—In the United States, wholesale prices jump while new-home construction drops again
2008-03-20—Ontario building industry gives mandatory-sprinklers plan mixed reviews
2008-03-20—Minneapolis bridge-collapse studies continue, but no answers yet
2008-03-20—Manitoba Hydro nixes plan to install geothermal heat pump system at Winnipeg high school
2008-03-20—RDL Construction works to remediate Princess coal mine site
2008-03-20—Gilead Power Corporation starts community consultation process for Ostrander Point energy project
2008-03-19—Silverstein Properties ready to build at World Trade Center site
2008-03-19—Sault Ste. Marie construction industry faces labour shortages in key trades sectors
2008-03-19—Toddglen Construction forms Bloor Street Neighbourhood
2008-03-19—CAWIC lauds Ontario’s plan to fund more training for women in trades careers
2008-03-19—BP PLC, Irving Oil partner to develop proposed Eider Rock refinery
2008-03-19—Bradford’s Holy Trinity High School earns $5.1-million in funding for rebuild
2008-03-19—Stantec acquires RHL Design Group Inc.
2008-03-19—U.S. home builders remain pessimistic about current conditions, index shows
2008-03-19—National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada gains two new member organizations
2008-03-19—Fernbrook Homes creates Tower One of its Absolute Vision
2008-03-19—New York crane collapse should call attention to Ontario’s tower cranes, says union official
2008-03-18—Boston residents anticipate urban transformation as ‘Big Dig’ officially ends
2008-03-18—Russian steelmaker Evraz announces purchase of Canada’s IPSCO Inc.
2008-03-18—Growth of LEED certification creates opportunities for construction waste-management companies
2008-03-18—Harjim Industrial Services puts finishing touches on steel columns at Camosun College
2008-03-18—Bid fees help to display financial responsibility, writer says
2008-03-18—Atlantic City building boom continues despite slowing U.S. economy
2008-03-18—Adjusting journeyperson-to-apprentice ratios won’t solve labour challenge, some industry officials warn
2008-03-18—PCL Constructors continue work on Brampton’s Cassie Campbell Community Centre
2008-03-18—Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 5 opens
2008-03-18—Gravel-truck drivers ‘squeezed’ by independent contractors, BC teamsters charge
2008-03-18—U.S. general contractors’ association approves Building Information Modeling (BIM) Addendum
2008-03-18—Forestry industry leaders promote wood as more environmentally friendly way to build
2008-03-18—Greenpark makes smooth progress at Rosewood condo project
2008-03-18—Next month’s demolition will begin construction process at 1 Bloor condo project
2008-03-18—WSIB suspends rebates for any firm responsible for workplace fatality
2008-03-17—TransCanada and Williams plan joint pipeline project
2008-03-17—Waterfront Toronto selects Steven Holl Architects for District Energy Centre project
2008-03-17—Pacific ‘Can’ivore
2008-03-17—Yabu Pushelberg join forces with Arthur Erickson to build Residences at the Ritz-Carlton
2008-03-17—Terrazzo artisans welcome to apply for Certificate of Qualification
2008-03-17—Toll Brothers shareholders approve chief executive’s compensation plan
2008-03-17—Ontario Association of Architects unveils ‘People’s Choice’ award
2008-03-17—Construction crane topples, killing seven
2008-03-17—Ontario infrastructure funding legislation lacks certainty, RCCAO says
2008-03-17—Windsor-Detroit bridge comes one step closer to construction with completion of geotechnical studies
2008-03-14—In well-designed buildings, clay bricks can earn points with LEED Canada
2008-03-14—TransCanada Keystone project gets approval for U.S. federal permit
2008-03-14—Minimum performance data needed for paperless drywall technology
2008-03-14—Churchill Corporation reports record fourth-quarter and year-end results
2008-03-14—Masonry pioneer Eugene George joins Grand Valley Construction Association’s Hall of Fame
2008-03-14—Ontario Masonry Contractors’ Association plans new training centre at Conestoga College
2008-03-14—Ontario construction industry drives Canadian job growth
2008-03-14—Bird Construction provides pier support at Filmport Phase One Complex
2008-03-14—Buried pipes deliver concrete to Menkes office-tower site
2008-03-14—Climate change poses risk to all forms of transportation, U.S. National Research Council study finds
2008-03-14—Thirteen construction workers re-hired after jobs lost to temporary foreign workers
2008-03-14—Keyera acquires diluent terminal to boost oilsands operations
2008-03-14—Monarch Construction works in Gothic shadow
2008-03-14—Iron Ore Co. plans $500-million investment in Labrador facilities
2008-03-14—HOK’s Killbear Provincial Park Visitor Centre minimizes impact on Georgian Bay environment
2008-03-14—Some U.S. banks look at issuing “green” mortgage-backed securities
2008-03-13—O’Reilly takes the helm of Ontario Association of Architects
2008-03-13—Heavy Construction Association (HCA) of Windsor ‘goes pink’ for Hospice of Windsor and Essex County charity
2008-03-13—Old tires may do protective duty during John Wayne Airport demolition job
2008-03-13—Construction boosts Manitoba’s economic outlook
2008-03-13—CFIB seeks expanded ratio for apprentices
2008-03-13—Work on London’s Olympic stadium begins
2008-03-13—Workers raise new glass at Distillery District’s Pure Spirit condominiums
2008-03-13—Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce study disputes job figures for proposed Massachussetts casinos
2008-03-13—Workers pour on the Accolade Condominiums
2008-03-13—Construction industries around the world face the same issues, says former CICA president
2008-03-13—Engineers Canada appoints new chief executive officer
2008-03-12—PCL Constructors Westcoast continues exterior work on BC Spirit Place
2008-03-12—Wealthier Canadians see bigger income drops in retirement
2008-03-12—More large transportation projects will use P3 model, GTA Transportation summit delegates told
2008-03-12—Contractor blamed for problems with U.S. embassy building in Iraq
2008-03-12—Enbridge Inc. wins approval for Southern Lights diluents pipeline
2008-03-12—Associated General Contractors of America releases Construction Inflation Alert
2008-03-12—Ryerson unveils Diamond + Schmitt Architects’ design concept for Photography Gallery and Research Centre
2008-03-12—Trump plans to fight Jones Beach planning decision
2008-03-12—Expect housing starts to decline this year, economist says
2008-03-12—Windsor Construction Association hosts sixth annual Innovative Product Night
2008-03-12—Debt load of Canadian businesses continues to rise, Statistics Canada finds
2008-03-12—Integrated Project Delivery pulls together people, systems, business structures and practices
2008-03-12—PCL Constructors create walls of windows at RBC Centre
2008-03-11—Olympian Mark Tewksbury addresses Canadian Construction Association
2008-03-11—Boston crews reinforce Longfellow Bridge’s deteriorating beams
2008-03-11—PCL Constructors keeps construction moving upward at Archives of Ontario project
2008-03-11—American employers slash 63,000 jobs in February 2008
2008-03-11—Aecon’s infrastructure division renews, expands utilities distribution contract with Union Gas
2008-03-11—CCA chooses not to adopt Vancouver construction association’s best-practices document
2008-03-11—After 12 years of delays and setbacks, Toronto Life Square prepares to open its doors
2008-03-11—McKay-Cocker Construction ‘works the floor’ at Columbia Sportswear project
2008-03-11—Canadian employers add 43,000 new jobs in February 2008
2008-03-11—Organizers face delays at “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium
2008-03-11—Norway builds ‘Doomsday vault’ to protect world’s seed supply
2008-03-11—Canadian Construction Association approves Code of Ethics for Gold Seal certificate-holders
2008-03-10—China turns to canals to meet pressing demand for potable water during Olympic Games
2008-03-10—Zechner joins Canadian Common Ground Alliance as Canadian Construction Association representative
2008-03-10—Pupatello demonstrates that she’s a cabinet minister with metal
2008-03-10—Ottawa’s mass-transit plan could cost $4 billion and take 23 years to finish
2008-03-10—Boston’s Big Dig remains incomplete
2008-03-10—Newfoundland invests in green upgrades to provincial government buildings
2008-03-10—Two more associations join Canadian Construction Association
2008-03-10—Connection to radical environmental group found at site of Washington State luxury-homes blaze
2008-03-10—Canadian Construction Association adopts Model Code of Ethics for Construction Firms
2008-03-10—Bondfield Construction takes on some dirty work at Runnymede Centre project
2008-03-10—Ontario government will invest $9.7 million to support Kellogg’s new Quinte-area plant
2008-03-07—Building Information Modelling seminar offers first-hand look at new technology
2008-03-07—Balanced reporting needed on compulsory trades certification issue
2008-03-07—Greenpark Homes makes solid progress at Richmond condominium project
2008-03-07—Ontario Realty Corporation’s decision to adopt CCDC2 is the right one, reader says
2008-03-07—New Statistics Canada census data dramatically highlights looming labour shortage
2008-03-07—City engineer applauds growing Gold Seal certification program
2008-03-07—Aecon Group Inc. doubles fourth-quarter 2007 profit
2008-03-07—Trade Contractors Council adopts new strategic plan
2008-03-07—Nova Scotia rolls out $300-million private-sector wish list
2008-03-07—Outgoing Canadian Construction Association chair recalls highlights of year in office
2008-03-07—ACEC president makes Hill Times’ list of most influential lobbyists
2008-03-07—Construction conference delegate shows how to “Whip It Good”
2008-03-06—Government of Quebec and Alcoa reach agreement on Baie-Comeau smelter upgrade
2008-03-06—Enerkem makes progress on Westbury ethanol plant
2008-03-06—Original Cakerie plans $40-million plant in London, Ontario
2008-03-06—Miller Group president Leo McArthur named Canadian Construction Association’s Person of the Year
2008-03-06—Association looks for construction-industry feedback on Canadian Experience Class program
2008-03-06—Construction Sector Council debuts construction-foreman job profile
2008-03-06—Canadian Construction Association Conference Notebook
2008-03-06—Seminar on new public-procurement methods kicks off construction-association conference
2008-03-06—DJ Campbell Construction ensures strong foundation at Dunfield Retirement Community
2008-03-06—Governor Schwarzenegger plans $10-million relief program for construction workers
2008-03-06—British Columbia uses “cheeky campaign” to recruit Ontario and Quebec workers
2008-03-06—Bondfield Construction performs daily at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
2008-03-05—Port Dover pier gets $1.8-million upgrade
2008-03-05—90th Annual Canadian Construction Association Conference
2008-03-05—Federal government establishes temporary foreign worker units in Toronto and Moncton
2008-03-05—U.S. construction spending plummets in January 2008
2008-03-05—Contractors turn to the Web to buy construction equipment
2008-03-05—New London and District Construction Association president eager to boost group’s profile
2008-03-05—Waterfront Toronto seeks development partners for East Bayfront
2008-03-05—Finning names new president
2008-03-05—‘Living’ roofs face cost barriers in cities where water prices are high
2008-03-05—Custom-made hard hat brings touch of western style to the jobsite at Sugar condo project
2008-03-05—Burnac Corp. turns old into new at former Toronto Hydro building
2008-03-05—Genivar buys EXH Engineering
2008-03-05—Aecon wins $25 million upgrader contract
2008-03-05—Economist urges New Brunswick to cut corporate taxes to maintain capital-project investment
2008-03-04—Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target by 50 basis points
2008-03-04—Construction of Biotron Institute reflects emerging institutional building trends
2008-03-04—More Canadian construction firms consider company-wide Gold Seal certification
2008-03-04—BIM offers benefits to all participants in construction process
2008-03-04—Non-residential construction investment to rise 7.9 per cent in 2008, says Statistics Canada
2008-03-04—Workers celebrate Canada Line’s bored-tunnel breakthrough
2008-03-04—Beijing opens showcase airport
2008-03-04—Bird Construction keeps rising at McMaster University’s engineering building
2008-03-03—Tucker HiRise digs down at the X Condos
2008-03-03—Insitu Contractors Inc. primes the pump for growth
2008-03-03—Mandatory trades certification has already proved its worth
2008-03-03—Safety debate rages over effectiveness of smoke-detector technologies
2008-03-03—New Canadian Construction Association chair plans to put trades training first
2008-03-03—LEED-certified buildings would help Sault Ste. Marie to capitalize on green image, expert says
2008-03-03—Beijing’s environment will benefit from 2008 Games, IOC president says
2008-03-03—Bird announces appointment of new chief financial officer