Third phase of ‘Alberta is Calling’ campaign launched
Third phase of ‘Alberta is Calling’ campaign launched
EDMONTON – The Government of Alberta has launched the third phase of the Alberta is Calling campaign to encourage skilled tradespeople to make the move to the province. The campaign is now in-market in British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario and includes th...
Government , Labour
Kitimat rail station gets heritage designation from federal government
KITIMAT, B.C. – A Kitimat landmark has been designated as a heritage railway sta...
Projects
Canada’s prosperity depends on a strong mechanical contracting sector
If America runs on Dunkins, the Canadian economy runs on mechanical. And the Ca...
Associations
Construction companies need a strategy as ESG reporting requirements increase
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) monitoring, measuring and reporting a...
Resource
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Federal Budget to Boost Housing but Depress Other Sectors
The fact Canada’s unemployment rate hit a 25-month high in March should not surp...
Economic
Federal government puts $1 million into University Endowment Land green upgrades
VANCOUVER – The federal government is investing $1 million in green upgrades for...
Government
Third phase of ‘Alberta is Calling’ campaign launched
EDMONTON – The Government of Alberta has launched the third phase of the Alberta...
Government , Labour
Calgary community centre gets green upgrades
CALGARY, ALTA. – The South Fish Creek Complex community centre in Calgary is get...
Projects
Kitimat rail station gets heritage designation from federal government
KITIMAT, B.C. – A Kitimat landmark has been designated as a heritage railway sta...
Projects
New guidebook developed to address nature infrastructure
VICTORIA, BC — A new guidebook released by the Natural Assets Initiative (NAI) a...
Infrastructure
Canada’s prosperity depends on a strong mechanical contracting sector
If America runs on Dunkins, the Canadian economy runs on mechanical. And the Ca...
Associations
Construction companies need a strategy as ESG reporting requirements increase
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) monitoring, measuring and reporting a...
Resource
Taza reservoir near Calgary honours Tsuut’ina culture
Water reservoirs are usually pieces of infrastructure hidden out of sight, espec...
Infrastructure
PCA celebrates Trans Mountain pipeline completion
EDMONTON – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) is praising t...
Associations , Infrastructure
Alberta takes initial steps to create drilling accelerator
EDMONTON – The Government of Alberta is taking the first steps in establishing a...
Government , Projects
Manitoba labour board appoints new chair Karine Pelletier
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government has appointed a new chairperson, Karine Pelle...
Government , Labour
Alberta invests $19 million to update irrigation infrastructure
EDMONTON – The Alberta government is investing $19 million through the 2024 budg...
Government , Infrastructure
Saskatchewan’s Boundary dam carbon capture project underperforms, report says
REGINA — A signature carbon capture and storage project in Saskatchewan continue...
Infrastructure , Resource
First phase of Winnipeg Railside development to break ground
The Railside mixed-use development in the oldest part of Winnipeg is set to brea...
Projects
Construction can be kind: Recognizing Mental Health Week
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, this year’s Mental Health W...
Labour , OH&S
Vancouver moves forward with False Creek North land transfer agreement
VANCOUVER – The City of Vancouver has signed a land transfer agreement with Conc...
Government , Projects
Capital Power pulls plug on proposed $2.4B carbon capture and storage project
EDMONTON — Edmonton-based Capital Power Corp. says it is no longer pursuing its...
Projects
Small modular reactors may be answer to Alberta’s energy needs
While governments and industry search for more power with less emissions, one ex...
Resource
Your top JOC headlines: April 29 to May 3
Your top JOC headlines this week feature news on opening day of the $34-billion...
Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Resource
New RAIC Advisors to Professional Practice to support architects in Canada
OTTAWA — A new Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) initiative is desi...
Associations
Chandos Construction embarks on new chapter with new CEO Sean Penn
As the new CEO of Chandos Construction, Sean Penn is hoping to use a collaborati...
Economic
The Construction Record Podcast™ – Episode 344: Interviews from VICA’s annual conference
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren...
Saskatchewan invests $400,000 in Indigenous participation in natural resources sector
REGINA – The Government of Saskatchewan is putting $400,000 towards increasing I...
Government , Resource
Saskatchewan announces multi-lateral well drilling program
REGINA – The Province of Saskatchewan has introduced a new multi-lateral well dr...
Resource
B.C. launches new public engagement tool for environmental assessments
VICTORIA, B.C. – British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office has launched...
Government , Resource
Labour brief: Open bidding, more apprenticeship spots are key to labour shortage, says Cardus
Moving toward open bidding and creating more apprenticeship spots for skilled tr...
Economic , Labour
Legal Notes: The frustration of suing the federal government for payment
Central Welding found itself in a challenging position. It was subcontracted for...
Government
Trans Mountain tolling dispute could stretch into mid-2025: Cenovus
CALGARY - Cenovus Energy Inc. executives warn it could be well into next year be...
Economic , Resource
Cenovus teams with First Nations to build northern Alberta homes amid housing crisis
FORT MCMURRAY, ALTA. - Raoul Montgrand, president of the Chard Métis Nation in n...
Infrastructure , Resource
Manitoba government funding memorial, local non-profit in town where family killed
CARMAN, MAN. - The Manitoba government is providing funds to create a memorial t...
Government
Safety Week Preview: Construction needs to value every voice
Valuing every voice is the theme of this year’s Construction Safety Week. Held...
OH&S
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Alberta plans for largest renewable diesel facility in Canada
EDMONTON – Alberta is using a new tax credit to facilitate investment in a large...
Government
Infrastructure BC releases major projects brochure
VANCOUVER – Infrastructure BC has released its Spring 2024 Major Infrastructure...
Infrastructure
Olympic Stadium gains respectability through roof recycling competition
Montréal’s 1976 Olympic Stadium roof has had a troubled life from its conception...
Projects , Resource
Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada – March 2024
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project start...
Economic , Projects
Safety Week Preview: Construction needs to value every voice
Valuing every voice is the theme of this year’s Construction Safety Week. Held...
OH&S
Chandos Construction embarks on new chapter with new CEO Sean Penn
As the new CEO of Chandos Construction, Sean Penn is hoping to use a collaborati...
Economic
Indigenous project financing plan praised as game-changer
First Nations major project proponents are hailing the establishment of a $5-bil...
Projects
The devil’s in the details of federal funding for Toronto housing
How many dollars of federal funding will directly create new housing units depen...
Economic , Government
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