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February 2, 2010
Ministry of Transportation working with biggest road-building budget in its history
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is operating under the biggest road-building budget in its history — and there’s more to come. That was the message delivered by representatives of the ministry at the annual meeting of the Ontario Road Builders’ Association in Toronto on Tuesday.
January 27, 2010
Voters reject loan for new Victoria bridge
An attempt by the City of Victoria to borrow millions of dollars to replace an aging bridge was put on hold after residents voted down the shovel-ready project.
January 25, 2010
Seymour-Capilano filtration plant nearly complete in North Vancouver
The completion of construction deficiencies continues on the Seymour-Capilano filtration plant, as Metro Vancouver prepares the facility for operation.
January 18, 2010
Windsor-Detroit border crossing project ready to proceed
With environmental assessment approvals in hand, the Canadian government is poised to proceed with the next steps in development of a new border crossing between Windsor and Detroit.
January 5, 2010
Manitoba fast-tracks Pierre Delorme bridge repair plan
The province of Manitoba is fast-tracking plans to repair and reopen a bridge south of Winnipeg that partially collapsed last summer due to riverbank instability.
December 24, 2009
Mississippi River bridge bids exceed estimates
The low bid to build a new Mississippi River crossing north of downtown St. Louis came in US$39 million higher than expected, Missouri transportation officials said.
December 15, 2009
Ontario cities need province’s help with bridge management
Recommendations from Ontario’s auditor general for municipalities to receive improved funding for municipal bridges and to adopt better asset management practices are crucial, says the Ontario Road Builders’ Association.
December 10, 2009
Construction alliance urges Ontario to consider infrastructure financing alternatives
An $800-million shortfall for bridge repairs identified by Ontario’s auditor general should have the province considering alternative financing methods for infrastructure projects, says one industry stakeholder.
December 7, 2009
One-third of Ontario’s bridges in critical need of repair: auditor general
One-third of Ontario’s bridges deemed to be in critical need of repair have no repair plans set for over the next year, the province’s auditor general has found.
November 17, 2009
Investment pays off for 407 ETR
Proactive highway widening, maintenance and reinvestment are among the factors that have helped Highway 407 stem recessionary impacts, said a concession company official recently.
February 27, 2009
Ontario’s transport ministry laud automatic roadway de-icing systems
Ontario Ministry of Transportation experts are convinced that automated FAST (Fixed Automated Spray Technology) de-icing systems are helping to make the province’s bridges and roads safer.
February 27, 2009
Pavement Edger inventor promotes safer way to edge roads, fix potholes
Thoughts of safety and efficiency beget innovation for Doug Bergman, who still recalls a memorable day which led to his current business venture and invention.
February 27, 2009
Toronto’s zig-zagging Dufferin Street ready for realignment
It may be a historic bend in the road, but there won’t be any tears of nostalgia when the $32-million realignment of Dufferin Street in Toronto’s west end is completed.
February 27, 2009
Making blacktop green takes planning
Roadbuilders need to start thinking green when it comes to bidding on Ministry of Transport Ontario blacktop projects.
February 27, 2009
After thorough inspection, Chaudière Bridge awaits its fate
The first bridge built between Ontario and Quebec is undergoing detailed examination to determine whether it is to be rehabilitated or replaced.
February 27, 2009
OHMPA seminars probe reasons for asphalt failure
Call it the Ontario Hot Mix Producers Association version of CSI: Miami. Perhaps CSI: Asphalt.
February 27, 2009
Economic stimulus packages could make or break equipment manufacturers
With the economy stalling and construction projects shutting down for want of funds, prospects for heavy equipment manufacturers and their dealers aren’t rosy.
February 27, 2009
Joint venture begins work on West Diamond grade separation
A multiple-phased and complex rail grade separation in Toronto is employing the expertise of two foundation contractors to get the job done.
February 27, 2009
Heavy-equipment market changes with the stormy economic weather
Heavy equipment may be parked because of a combination of weather and the economic storm, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on.
February 27, 2009
Highway 410 expansion project ready to “spring” into action
It may be the dead of winter, but planning and some preparation work for the final push to complete the last stretch of the $160-million Highway 410 extension project is currently under way.
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Reed Construction Data Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in the North American economic environment with emphasis on the construction industry.
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