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Canadian construction industry experienced larger than expected dip in business and hiring activity,…
Canadian business leaders in the construction industry have proven to be overly optimistic about their business and hiring prospects while suffering from severe skills shortages. This is the main finding in Hays Canada’s “2014…
RFQ issued for next phase of York Viva Bus Rapid Transit expansion
Metrolinx, the Regional Municipality of York, and Infrastructure Ontario have jointly released a request for qualifications to pre-qualify and short-list companies to deliver the next phase of York Viva Bus Rapid Transit (vivaNext)…
CAC challenging proposed amendments to the National Building Code
The Cement Association of Canada (CAC), which represents the Canadian cement industry, is demanding that the changes proposed for the next edition of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) “be significantly improved to provide…
Four new NRC research programs to help Canadian construction firms develop new technologies
To adapt to Canada's constantly changing construction landscape, industry is seeking safer, more energy-efficient and affordable construction materials and technologies, as well as more effective decision-making tools. In response, the…
Ontario proposing new long-term infrastructure legislation
Glen Murray, Minister of Infrastructure and Ministry of Transportation, has announced a proposal to strengthening long-term strategic infrastructure planning in Ontario.If passed, the proposed Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act…
Canada’s infrastructure sector to be one of the best performing of developed markets
Business Monitor has just released its latest findings on Canada’s expanding infrastructure sector in its newly-published Canada Infrastructure Report.Business Monitor has revised down their outlook for the overall construction…
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Qubec presents a bill to recover funds misappropriated in relation to public…
On December 7, 2012, the Québec National Assembly adopted An Act Respecting Contracting by Public Bodies (the “ACPB”), which outlines conditions for granting certain public contracts based upon the contractors’…
Skilled Trades Alliance call for halt of compulsory certification process
The Ontario Skilled Trades Alliance is asking the Ontario Government and the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) to put the brakes on the compulsory certification process due to significant concerns with inconsistencies in the review…
Industry association leaders call for worker mobility tax credit legislation
On Thursday, October 31, Parliament opened an important debate on Bill C-201, which proposes a tax credit that would help construction workers cover their travel costs when relocating temporarily to take on short-term construction…
Contract awarded for the next section of Eglinton Crosstown tunnel construction
The Metrolinx Board of Directors has approved the award of the Eglinton Crosstown East Tunnel construction contract from Yonge Street to just east of Brentcliffe Road. "Approval to award this contract means Metrolinx and the Province of…