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July 1, 2009
Non-technical skills development a priority for engineers
Due to changing demographics in the workforce, senior leaders in the technical world of engineering are paying greater attention to essential non-technical skills.
June 29, 2009
Alberta construction labour outlook not so bright
The Construction Sector Council (CSC) predicts that after more than a decade of extraordinary growth in Alberta, construction employment is about to fall off the table.
June 24, 2009
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction's outgoing president has witnessed huge changes
When Mike Gilmor joined the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) in 1970, the Prime Minister of Canada was Pierre Trudeau, and Layla, by Derek and the Dominoes topped the year’s music chart. The steel industry has also changed significantly since then.
June 3, 2009
Now is the time for a coalition to come together to endorse training
A broad coalition of construction organizations has launched a new initiative to fill the gap left from a predicted wave of retirements.
May 25, 2009
British Columbia pushes wood construction in China
On the anniversary of the devastating China earthquake, B.C. wood manufacturers are strengthening partnerships to help with reconstruction and earn a share of stimulus spending.
May 20, 2009
B.C. election results will bring stability to construction sector, McLachlan says
Election results are really about the future, although the outcomes are usually based on the past, and now that the smoke has all but cleared from the campaign busses we can take a look at how the May 12 election results will impact the construction sector in the next few months.
May 13, 2009
Ottawa ready to invest in two infrastructure projects for 17 Wing Winnipeg
Canadian forces aircrews will get a much needed gust of wind under their wings as a result of federal government spending on airfield infrastructure, as well as facilities for survival and medical training.
May 4, 2009
Imaging proving the right tool for moisture and mold
Moisture and mold-related issues continue to stalk the construction industry, resulting in expensive remediation projects and the odd lawsuits.
April 8, 2009
Manitoba keeps budget balanced during downturn
Manitoba’s balanced budget includes stimulus spending designed to boost the construction of basic infrastructure.
April 6, 2009
BC Industry Training Authority takes on transport-related apprenticeship programs
The BC Industry Training Authority (ITA) has established a new training organization for the transportation industry with a mandate to deliver apprenticeship programs to serve road building and heavy construction.
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These projects have been selected from 315 projects with a total value of $1,397,361,898 that Reed Construction Data Building Reports reported on yesterday.
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| CURRENT STORIES |
- Union highlights deficiencies in construction of Vancouver 2010 Olympic village
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- Construction restarts at stalled oilsands project in Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Competition produces new visions of seniors’ housing
- Worker fatally crushed in Edmonton
- Wolfe Island, Ontario wind farm in operation
- Decision to delay Darlington nuclear power plant carries job cost
- Boutique building takes shape in Toronto
- Algonquin College’s new Ottawa facility will have trades working together
- Project phasing keeps Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario industry near full employment
- Solaris @ Metrogate Phases I and II shaping up in Toronto
- Stantec to rehabilitate major Boston sewer tunnel
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- PTI Group lands field accommodation job for 2010 Vancouver Olympics
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- Deere’s salaried workers in U.S. line up for buyout program
| ALEX’S ECONOMICS BLOG |
Reed Construction Data Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in the North American economic environment with emphasis on the construction industry.
| PROJECT NEWS BRIEFS |
Updates on Canadian construction projects from Reed Construction Data’s research team. More 
- Orillia Market Square aims for LEED Silver certification (Jun 25, 2009)
- Designs for new York Region District School Board building features energy efficiency (Jun 23, 2009)
- Vancouver Convention Centre expansion sets new standards for environmental design (May 22, 2009)
- Waterloo partnership seeks LEED Silver for West Side Family YMCA and District Library (May 22, 2009)
- IPC Energy considers Milford location for future wind farm (May 22, 2009)
