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Arup to lead engineering design for $82.5 million Billy Bishop Airport pedestrian tunnel
As part of the announcement of the start of construction for the privately-financed pedestrian tunnel that will connect Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to the mainland, it was announced that Arup will be the lead engineering designer on…
Construction industry to McGuinty government: stay the course on infrastructure
The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) applauded the commitment made by the Government of Ontario to continue to invest in the province’s roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure. RCCAO is…
Employment gains for Ontario’s construction industry
The next nine years will see steady growth for construction in Ontario. From mining in the North (Ring of Fire) to nuclear power, transportation and other infrastructure projects in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario will be challenged…
Manitoba to see steady gains in construction employment
Construction will continue to be a leading industry in Manitoba over the next decade with the new residential home building and electrical utility sectors reaching record high employment levels. Industrial, commercial and institutional…
Mobile workforce, training, key to meeting construction labour needs in B.C.
The demand for workers in B.C.'s construction industry will fluctuate over the next decade, depending on the region and sector. The projected increase in industrial and engineering investment will drive construction markets across the…
AGNORA receives significant government grant to increase productivity
Architectural glass produced in Collingwood will soon be used in more buildings across North America, thanks to a Government of Canada and Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) investment of up to $3.71…
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Dehumidification: A Concrete Plan to Avoid Construction Delays
The construction industry has long been judged on its quality of work and ability to complete projects on schedule. Construction managers, general contractors and sub-contractors who must meet tight timetables and warranty the work feel the…
Government and private sector must work together to meet infrastructure demand
According to a KPMG Global Construction Survey, “lack of leadership by government” and “lack of private sector initiative” emerged as the most significant barriers to infrastructure development in an industry that is…
Saskatchewan construction sets record employment growth
Saskatchewan is leading other provinces in construction employment growth, and though it has attracted more new workers than most provinces, industry leaders say meeting labour needs over the next decade remains a challenge. "We have to…
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Potential Impact of Climate Change on the Building Envelope
Many scientists believe that what appears to be a gradual warming of the earth’s surface and atmosphere may be the result of human activity and increasing urbanization around the globe. Many also believe this warming trend has…