BuildForce hikes construction workforce need estimates
BuildForce hikes construction workforce need estimates
BuildForce Canada has hiked its estimate of national construction workforce needs significantly over the next decade after sizing up the next 10 years of projected sustained growth in the sector. BuildForce executive director Bill Ferreira says the new w...
Economic , Labour
Manitoba government changes apprenticeship ratios back to 1:1
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is changing apprenticeship ratios from 2:1 to...
Government , Labour
BCCA delivers $15.7 million in federal funding to B.C. apprenticeship drive
VICTORIA – The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has completed de...
Associations , Labour
B.C. puts $24 million towards active transportation projects
SOOKE, B.C. – The Government of British Columbia is investing $24 million in 80...
Infrastructure
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B.C., non-profits partner on nearly 870 affordable homes on Vancouver Island
SAANICH, B.C. – The Government of British Columbia and local non-profit housing...
Projects
Sarens places 40-tonne slabs for Richmond tilt-up building
RICHMOND, B.C. – Heavy lifting and crane specialist Sarens is placing 40-tonne s...
Projects
Your top JOC headlines: March 25 to 29
Your top JOC headlines this week features news from BuildForce Canada on where w...
Economic , Infrastructure , Resource
The Construction Record Podcast™ – Episode 340: Economic diversification with Alex Carrick and Michael Guckes
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren...
Manitoba government changes apprenticeship ratios back to 1:1
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is changing apprenticeship ratios from 2:1 to...
Government , Labour
BuildForce hikes construction workforce need estimates
BuildForce Canada has hiked its estimate of national construction workforce need...
Economic , Labour
Taseko Mines signs deal to consolidate its ownership of the Gibraltar mine
VANCOUVER — Taseko Mines Ltd. has signed a deal to buy the 12.5 per cent interes...
Economic , Resource
Built Green Canada Maverick Award winners announced
VANCOUVER – Built Green Canada has announced the winners of its inaugural Maveri...
Associations
B.C. puts $24 million towards active transportation projects
SOOKE, B.C. – The Government of British Columbia is investing $24 million in 80...
Infrastructure
Legal Notes: A complex mix of cost-plus contracts, verbal agreements and change orders
Geo A. Kelson Company Limited was hired as a subcontractor on a large project. K...
Government
BCCA delivers $15.7 million in federal funding to B.C. apprenticeship drive
VICTORIA – The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has completed de...
Associations , Labour
New parking in Surrey planned for commercial truckers
SURREY, B.C. – The Government of British Columbia has announced the North Surrey...
Infrastructure
New technology developed to reduce mining’s impact on the environment
VANCOUVER – A new chemical process is being developed and refined in British Col...
Resource , Technology
B.C. puts $14 million towards new Cowichan River weir
LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. – The Government of British Columbia is putting $14 million...
Infrastructure
City of Vancouver appoints new general manager of planning, urban design and sustainability
VANCOUVER – The City of Vancouver has appointed Josh White as its new general ma...
Government
First responder: Restoration employee Cassandra MacLeod loves being first on the scene
Some people come to the construction industry as part of a career plan. Cassandr...
Labour
Jacquelyn Oduro named Manitoba Heavy Construction Association safety director
Jacquelyn Oduro was recently named director of the Manitoba Heavy Construction A...
Associations
Edmonton forms strategy to make growing Old Strathcona neighbourhood more pedestrian-friendly
Edmonton is looking to change one of its oldest areas into a greener and more wa...
Projects
Workforce pressures to continue for western provinces: BuildForce
New reports from BuildForce Canada suggest the construction industry in Canada’s...
Economic , Labour
Climate and Construction: New study quantifies potential for office-to-residential conversion
Canadian office vacancies ended the year at 18.3 per cent according to data from...
Projects
With completion in sight, what’s next for the Trans Mountain pipeline project?
CALGARY, ALTA. - After more than four years of construction and at least $34 bil...
Resource
BuildForce forecasts strong ICI, residential growth for Ontario to 2029
Construction activity in both residential and non-residential sectors in Ontario...
Economic
Alberta plans $103 million for Calgary’s downtown arts district
CALGARY, ALTA. – The Alberta government’s 2024 budget will, if passed, put $103...
Projects
Buffalo Rail acquires Canfor pulp mill assets
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Buffalo Rail & Infrastructure announced it has acquire...
Economic
B.C. introduces new $39M flood strategy
VANCOUVER – The Province of British Columbia is introducing a new B.C. Flood Str...
Government , Infrastructure
Manitoba funds Lac Du Bonnet senior care home
LAC DU BONNET, MAN. – The Manitoba government is including funding for a new per...
Projects
Feds give $4.8 million to United Brotherhood of Carpenters for apprentice supports
WOODBRIDGE, ONT. – The Government of Canada is putting $4.8 million towards the...
Government , Labour
Women Building Futures expands trades training to Ontario and Saskatchewan
ONTARIO — Women Building Futures (WBF) has received $2.6 million in funding to p...
Labour
ICI jobs in Manitoba to climb but forecast for Quebec is flat
OTTAWA - Two new reports from BuildForce Canada forecast divergent paths for ICI...
Associations
Top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Shopping Centre construction projects – Canada – March 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Shopping...
Economic , Projects
Top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Retail/Shopping Centre construction projects – U.S. – March 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Retail/Sh...
Economic , Projects
Winnipeg council votes to open pedestrian crossing at Portage and Main
After 45 years of being blocked by concrete barriers, Winnipeg pedestrians will...
Government , Infrastructure
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Why can’t transit projects be delivered on time?
Among all construction projects, it’s unarguable large transit projects have the...
Infrastructure , Projects
Manitoba proposes new workplace safety legislation
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is introducing proposed legislation to re-est...
Government , OH&S
Top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Retail/Shopping Centre construction projects – U.S. – March 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Retail/Sh...
Economic , Projects
Top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Shopping Centre construction projects – Canada – March 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Shopping...
Economic , Projects
Red Deer hospital design schematics revealed
RED DEER, ALTA. – The Alberta government has released the schematic design drawi...
Government , Infrastructure
EllisDon PM loves challenge of big projects
The Vancouver Island Construction Association’s reigning U40 Person of the Year...
Labour
ICI jobs in Manitoba to climb but forecast for Quebec is flat
OTTAWA - Two new reports from BuildForce Canada forecast divergent paths for ICI...
Associations
National Infrastructure Assessment program to launch soon
Key stakeholders are aligned in calling on the Justin Trudeau government to comm...
Government , Infrastructure
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