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Archives for January 2010

2010-01-29—Canadian Association of Women in Construction seeking volunteers to renovate shelters
2010-01-29—Carpenters union in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario forced into merger
2010-01-29—Home Depot cuts 1,000 jobs in consolidation
2010-01-29—Paving company Torus Construction fined $110,000 in worker’s death
2010-01-29—Calgary police spend $125 million to centralize operations
2010-01-29—Toronto Construction Association honours top projects, people
2010-01-29—Expansion planned for Davidson Centre gymnasium in Kincardine, Ontario
2010-01-29—Roof of Vancouver’s Canada Place to get replacement sails
2010-01-29—Newmarket Operations Centre joins two structures
2010-01-29—Caterpillar Q4 profit drops, but company expects sales to grow
2010-01-29—Boyuan Construction wins $22-million contract to develop China office complex
2010-01-28—Federation of Canadian Municipalities survey finds support for allocating taxes for infrastructure
2010-01-28—Glass installation continues on Residences at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto
2010-01-28—Royal Dutch Shell to slow investment in oilsands, CEO says
2010-01-28—Canadian Forces purification units bring life-saving water to Haiti
2010-01-28—Public-private partnerships for infrastructure save time, money: Conference Board report
2010-01-28—United States Steel posts Q4 loss of $267 million
2010-01-28—Alstar Oilfield Contractors fined in explosion
2010-01-27—Canadian Construction Association looks at reciprocity for Gold Seal
2010-01-27—South Africa World Cup stadium passes trial run
2010-01-27—Canadian Construction Association summit zeroes in on industry concerns
2010-01-27—Ontario’s new wind deal to bring certainty to economics
2010-01-27—Voters reject loan for new Victoria bridge
2010-01-27—Construction of incinerators in China greeted by protests
2010-01-27—Lower costs an opportunity for construction industry
2010-01-27—500,000 could see E.I. run out: report
2010-01-27—Push on to tighten industrial barn standards in Manitoba
2010-01-27—Private equity plays tentative role in financing U.S. housing industry
2010-01-27—Ontario creates panel to review occupational health and safety
2010-01-27—Construction continues on Albany Medical Clinic in Toronto
2010-01-27—Frank Lloyd Wright-designed synagogue opens door to public
2010-01-27—Work continues on CN/GO Transit underpass project in Toronto
2010-01-26—Saskatoon home to new natural gas trades training centre
2010-01-26—Ottawa construction company T.K.S. Holdings pleads guilty in building collapse
2010-01-26—Remains of prehistoric building found in Tel Aviv
2010-01-26—Canadian mayors call for stimulus to continue flowing
2010-01-26—Construction continues on Toronto Rehabilitation Institute’s University Centre
2010-01-26—U.S. homebuilders anticipate mild recovery this year
2010-01-26—Construction continues on Solaris at Metrogate Phase I and II in Toronto
2010-01-26—Hamilton-Halton Construction Association hall of fame inductee helped launch group
2010-01-26—Nova Scotia Power signs deals for 10 wind projects
2010-01-26—Canadian Construction Association focusing on post-stimulus investment
2010-01-25—Sinkhole reroutes Olympic torch relay in Calgary
2010-01-25—Let’s not be in a hurry to see return of inflation
2010-01-25—EllisDon resolves dispute over Calgary mosque construction
2010-01-25—BHP Billiton to invest $240 million in Saskatchewan potash mine
2010-01-25—Work continues on Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute in Toronto
2010-01-25—University of Regina engineering students work with Rube Goldberg machines
2010-01-25—Chinese construction firms dominate projects in Algeria
2010-01-25—Construction continues on Boutique Condos in Toronto
2010-01-25—Seymour-Capilano filtration plant nearly complete in North Vancouver
2010-01-25—Wind power could play key role in Haiti reconstruction
2010-01-25—South Korean Universal Studios theme park on track for 2014 opening
2010-01-25—Construction continues on Vancity Credit Union project in Burnaby, British Columbia
2010-01-22—ConocoPhillips, Total SA oilsands expansion a boost to Alberta construction
2010-01-22—B.C. Pavilion Corp. looking to property deal to defray cost of BC Place Stadium retrofit
2010-01-22—Calgary facility gets innovative insulated composite membrane roof system
2010-01-22—Integrated Team Solutions preferred proponent for Waterloo, Ontario courthouse project
2010-01-22—Industry gathers in Toronto for non-residential construction summit
2010-01-22—Aboriginal group opposes Alberta-West Coast crude pipeline
2010-01-22—Two tower job at Maple Leaf Square in Toronto
2010-01-22—Federal cabinet shuffle viewed positively by Canadian Construction Association
2010-01-22—Ontario Power Generation fined $100,000 in electrical accident
2010-01-22—3 companies short-listed to build new health care facilities in London, St. Thomas, Ontario
2010-01-22—$18-million Fort York visitor centre first stage in site revitalization
2010-01-21—Labour fights changes to safety legislation in British Columbia
2010-01-21—Steeling Spring at Minto Gardens in North York, Ontario
2010-01-21—Company gave Japan government ‘reward’ after winning dam contract
2010-01-21—CanWel Building Materials converts into holding corporation
2010-01-21—Construction continues on YWCA Elm Centre in Toronto
2010-01-21—Ontario’s $7-billion green energy deal with Samsung will create 7,800 construction jobs
2010-01-21—Engineering consultancy Atkins to create health and safety plan for UAE construction industry
2010-01-21—No recovery expected in 2010, U.S. contractors say
2010-01-21—British homebuilder Taylor Wimpey reports 2009 sales recovery
2010-01-21—Atlas Concrete pleads guilty in metal-worker accident
2010-01-21—Portland plans world’s most extensive vertical gardens
2010-01-20—Winnipeg finds benefits in use of public-private partnership model
2010-01-20—‘Buy American’ talks at critical stage
2010-01-20—Iran criticizes man-made Persian Gulf islands
2010-01-20—Glazing underway at Absolute World Tower Four condos in Mississauga, Ontario
2010-01-20—Newfoundland’s historic Colonial Building to undergo restoration
2010-01-20—Task order tenders fill niche in Toronto
2010-01-20—U.S. Navy to assess damage at Haiti’s main port
2010-01-20—Non-residential investment fell in fourth quarter of 2009
2010-01-19—Moose Deer Point First Nation to get $20-million water treatment plant
2010-01-19—CIBC report predicts bump in recovery
2010-01-19—New Ontario energy and infrastructure minister a ‘good choice,’ industry says
2010-01-19—Bricks for The Bayview project in Toronto
2010-01-19—Construction continues on Shangri-la Toronto hotel and residences
2010-01-19—New head of Windsor Construction Association aims to increase membership
2010-01-19—Canam Group acquires assets of InteliBuild Ltd.
2010-01-19—Stimulus projects generate optimism in Barrie, Ontario
2010-01-19—Memorial for Giffels founder set for Wednesday
2010-01-19—Federal cabinet shuffle results in new ministers of labour, public works, natural resources
2010-01-19—Dawson Creek, British Columbia, sees boom in building
2010-01-19—Six companies short-listed for Markham Stouffville Hospital expansion
2010-01-19—Madrid plans to plant time capsule
2010-01-19—Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario supports bill to create water authority
2010-01-18—Canadian job creation falters in December
2010-01-18—Boyuan Construction Group lands China hotel job
2010-01-18—Windows for Onyx condos in Mississauga, Ontario
2010-01-18—Shipbuilder Davie Yards hires new chief executive
2010-01-18—West Virginia wind farm must pass tests for bat, bird impact
2010-01-18—Safety of subcontractor’s workers a concern for all: industry lawyer
2010-01-18—Windsor-Detroit border crossing project ready to proceed
2010-01-18—Preferred proponent selected for construction of new courthouse in Waterloo, Ontario
2010-01-18—Construction continues on Aerocentre in Mississauga, Ontario
2010-01-18—Western Canada leads in growth of fixed assets
2010-01-15—Canada Bread Co. plans country’s biggest bakery in Ontario
2010-01-15—Construction continues on Evergreen Brick Works building in Toronto
2010-01-15—U.S. wineries now fertile ground for green building technology
2010-01-15—Terasen repairs gas pipeline leak in Victoria
2010-01-15—EllisDon helps out Sunnybrook cancer care centre
2010-01-15—Work nears completion on Ontario Veterinary College’s new animal health lab in Guelph, Ontario
2010-01-15—Alberta windfarm clears major regulatory hurdle
2010-01-15—Operating, maintenance costs growing for two Yukon hospitals
2010-01-15—Newfoundland and Labrador says Lower Churchill hydro generation plan still profitable
2010-01-15—EllisDon to match employees’ donations to Haiti relief effort
2010-01-15—'Don't paint us all with same brush,' Toronto restoration company chief says
2010-01-15—MintoMidtown earns LEED Gold
2010-01-14—Steel work continues on new sleep clinic in Burlington, Ontario
2010-01-14—New Brunswick companies taking part in China trade mission
2010-01-14—Canada Bread Co. plans to close three bakeries, open new plant
2010-01-14—Vancouver gets its share of stimulus cash
2010-01-14—Construction continues on St. Padre Pio Church in Vaughan, Ontario
2010-01-14—Bank of Canada dismisses talk of housing bubble
2010-01-14—Lakeside Steel recalls laid off employees to meet growing demand
2010-01-14—Temporary UN building designed for disassembly
2010-01-14—Shore Tilbe Irwin architects acquired by U.S. design firm Perkins+Will
2010-01-14—Construction set to begin on solar farm in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
2010-01-14—Planned city would be first in West Bank
2010-01-14—Employer should be charged with criminal negligence
2010-01-14—Three arrested after 40 workers killed during construction of India power plant
2010-01-13—New Brunswick wind farm expansion gets go-ahead
2010-01-13—Stimulus cushioned downturn, Construction Sector Council says
2010-01-13—Burj Khalifa builder sells controlling stake to Abu Dhabi investment fund
2010-01-13—Pyramids built by paid labourers, not slaves
2010-01-13—Work continues on Vibe at Liberty Village in Toronto
2010-01-13—Israel OKs two massive fences on Egypt’s border
2010-01-13—Tender calls expected soon for Osoyoos band’s industrial park expansion
2010-01-13—From Niagara Falls to Hong Kong, custom rink builder has it covered
2010-01-13—Debt forces closure of architecture firm Yamasaki Inc.
2010-01-11—NORR Architects joins forces with Indian firm on green buildings
2010-01-11—U.S. homebuilder Lennar Corp. sees market stabilizing
2010-01-11—Construction continues on Village Gate West III in Toronto
2010-01-11—Building permits down in November, but higher than 2008
2010-01-11—U.S. jobless claims up, but layoffs appear to be easing
2010-01-11—Date set for final Mackenzie Gas Project hearing
2010-01-11—Tying up loose ends on Legacy at Heron’s Hill condo project in North York, Ontario
2010-01-11—Ripley Entertainment plans aquarium at base of CN Tower
2010-01-11—Sikorsky settles suit over fatal Newfoundland helicopter crash
2010-01-08—Harnesses worn by workers in Christmas Eve tragedy not solidly secured: police
2010-01-08—Small businesses less optimistic in December: Canadian Federation of Independent Business survey
2010-01-08—Swing-stage tragedy hits home for Labourers' International Union of North America
2010-01-08—U.S. construction industry job decline continues
2010-01-08—Seaway Development Corp. says gloomy shipping season won't affect plans
2010-01-08—Work continues on Quay West at Tip Top condos in Toronto
2010-01-08—Vancouver's Vandusen Botanical Gardens unveils upgrade plans
2010-01-08—Kidnapped SNC-Lavalin engineer focus of Algeria search
2010-01-08—'Construction companies need to realize that worker safety comes first,' widow says at vigil
2010-01-08—SNC-Lavalin contracted to replace steam generators at Xcel Energy nuclear plant
2010-01-08—RDH Architects aims to elevate design of utilitarian municipal building
2010-01-07—500 tons of ice form core of Quebec’s seasonal hotel
2010-01-07—Infrastructure spending must continue, industry says
2010-01-07—Developer of Victoria's Dockside Green moving on
2010-01-07—U.S. Gulf of Mexico ports investing now to capitalize on turnaround
2010-01-07—Industry leaders demand better worker protection, stricter enforcement of safety standards
2010-01-07—U.S. construction activity dipped slightly in November
2010-01-07—Work continues on Nautilus at Waterview condo in Etobicoke, Ontario
2010-01-07—Gradall website offers excavator specification literature dating back to 1940s
2010-01-07—EnCana's Nova Scotia gas project remains on track
2010-01-06—Trust fund established to help families of swing stage accident victims
2010-01-06—Floating dams used to contain oil spill in China
2010-01-06—Ontario labour ministry to conduct inspection blitz of swing stages
2010-01-06—Seven killed in China overpass collapse
2010-01-06—Emaar Properties officially opens Burj Dubai, world’s tallest building
2010-01-06—Windsor, Ontario’s St. Clair College opens Centre for Construction, Innovation and Production
2010-01-06—Engineering firm Atkins tops off 32-storey tower in Dubai
2010-01-06—Undocumented workers must be protected by same laws that apply to Canadians
2010-01-06—Modular housing provider Black Diamond converts into dividend-paying company
2010-01-06—Ornamental Mouldings Co. fined $55,000 for moulder accident
2010-01-06—Masonry work continues on iLoft condos in Toronto
2010-01-06—Ontario Public Service converting old building into green workplace
2010-01-05—Manitoba fast-tracks Pierre Delorme bridge repair plan
2010-01-05—Workspace leasing company Black Diamond to buy Nortex Modular Leasing
2010-01-05—Smith Falls, Ontario a testing ground for government stimulus spending
2010-01-05—Northwest Territories pipeline plan clears hurdle
2010-01-05—Construction continues on Noble Cherry Smart Centre in Toronto
2010-01-05—Ontario construction industry pushes for a single ministry for infrastructure
2010-01-04—Prestige Hotels to build its first hotel on Vancouver Island
2010-01-04—Korean group wins construction contract for United Arab Emirates nuclear reactors
2010-01-04—With stimulus cash flowing, Windsor, Ontario construction industry ready for 2010
2010-01-04—Construction continues on Parkway Forest rental apartments in Toronto
2010-01-04—Toronto Planning Division faces revenue, staffing challenges
2010-01-04—Swing stage collapse underscores urgent need to share information
2010-01-04—China set to build new nuclear plant
2010-01-04—Ontario Federation of Labour president calls for criminal investigation into Christmas Eve deaths
2010-01-04—Richmond North Property Corp. fined for asbestos violations
2010-01-04—Heat pump industry gets direct expansion technology
2010-01-04—Nova Scotia steel firm loses battle with province
2010-01-04—EllisDon continues construction on Sifto salt storage facility in Goderich, Ontario