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February 3, 2010
Public-private partnerships working as intended, new report finds
Public-private partnerships (P3s) for infrastructure projects are delivering savings in costs and time compared to conventional procurement approaches, according to a recent Conference Board of Canada report.
February 1, 2010
Alberta bucks trend as EI numbers rise
The number of people receiving regular employment insurance benefits in B.C. and Canada declined in November, while beneficiaries rose in Alberta for the third consecutive month
January 27, 2010
Public-private partnerships for infrastructure save time, money: Conference Board report
Public-private partnerships (P3s) for infrastructure projects are delivering savings in costs and time compared to conventional procurement approaches used by Canadian governments.
January 6, 2010
Undocumented workers must be protected by same laws that apply to Canadians
The unfortunate Christmas Eve tragedy in Toronto clearly illustrates the consequences that a policy vacuum can have on society which in this case, the worst possible scenario, the tragic loss of human life.
December 28, 2009
In tough economic times, understanding construction liens is essential
In today’s turbulent economy, it is even more important contractors and subcontractors fully understand their lien rights if they want to survive. This message was delivered by Bruce Reynolds, a partner with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, at a recent Canadian Institute Construction Superconference.
December 16, 2009
Lawyers unveil design-build project guide
Design-build projects are like winding highways, and owners and contractors need a good roadmap to master the various twists, turns and detours they will find along the route.
December 14, 2009
Canadian employment insurance claims on the rise
The number of people receiving regular employment insurance benefits in Canada increased in September, driven by claims in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario.
December 7, 2009
Aon Corp. to acquire construction insurer Allied North America
Aon Risk Services, the risk management and insurance brokerage arm of Aon Corp., will acquire Allied North America, one of the largest independent surety and construction insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Aon announced today (Dec. 7).
November 30, 2009
All construction industry players must educate themselves about legal issues
As a sector of the economy, the construction industry is particularly affected by legal concerns. This is because the multi-level pyramid of participants in construction projects, the complex matrix of their rights against and responsibilities to each other and the technical nature of the construction process give rise to especially complicated legal relationships.
November 16, 2009
Number of Canadians on EI dropping
The number of people in Canada collecting Employment Insurance (EI) fell in August, but Alberta and B.C.’s largest cities are still seeing year over year increases.
January 22, 2007
Rainscreen requirement tops building code changes
A change in its basis and a new format are complicating the transition to B.C.’s new building code.
January 22, 2007
Architects still want solution to liability issues
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January 22, 2007
APEGBC issues second set of earthquake guidelines
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) has issued in November 2006 its second set of Bridging Guidelines for earthquake-proofing British Columbia schools, an initiative that has been set forward by the British Columbia government.
January 22, 2007
Calgary construction companies collaborate
PCL, Graham, EllisDon, Ledcor, Cana, Stuart Olson and Revay and Associates have joined forces with the Calgary Construction Association and the Canadian Construction Research Board to fund a $1.1 million Construction Productivity Improvement research project at the University of Calgary.
January 22, 2007
Industry welcomes changes
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January 22, 2007
Business isn't done on a handshake any more
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January 22, 2007
Finding insurance coverage
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January 22, 2007
Calgary's Deerfoot Trail to have Alberta's first post-and-cable barrier safety system
Imagine the pressure. You have to design the first post and cable barrier system in Alberta—the first significant installation in Canada—while the media howls for blood because of the blood being spilled on Calgary’s Deerfoot Trail.
January 22, 2007
Non-compliance a sticking point
In 1981, the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Ontario v. Ron Engineering changed the legal landscape of invitations to tender.
| MOST POPULAR STORIES |
- Olympic construction goes down to the wire
- Two more Fort McMurray projects moving forward
- Nexen, OPTI Canada get approval for cogeneration power plant near Fort McMurray
- 5,000-room modular lodging project taking shape near Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Public-private partnerships working as intended, new report finds
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| TODAY’S TOP CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS |
These projects have been selected from 350 projects with a total value of $6,260,468,758 that Reed Construction Data Building Reports reported on yesterday.
$1,000,000,000 Peace River RD BC Prebid
$500,000,000 Saanich BC Prebid
$500,000,000 Victoria BC Prebid
| CURRENT STORIES |
- New deal allows Canadian construction firms to bid on U.S. stimulus projects
- Construction continues on Canadian Natural Resource office in St. Albert, Alberta
- Canadian Construction Association summit zeroes in on industry concerns
- Art Gallery of Alberta addition showcases steel
- 5,000-room modular lodging project taking shape near Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Five-year forecast looking up for British Columbia construction industry
- Saskatchewan gets new natural gas trades training centre
- B.C. permit numbers rise while Alberta’s fall
- Trades lack LEED understanding
- Nexen, OPTI Canada get approval for cogeneration power plant near Fort McMurray
- Aecon wins $22 million in contracts for steam generators
- SNC-Lavalin partners with Russian bank to form engineering company
- Work continues on Pearl Condos in Toronto
- ‘A good first step forward,’ Canadian construction industry says of agreement
- Government should be more flexible with stimulus project deadline, outgoing ORBA president says
- Steel provides structure for historic hotel revival in Port Hope, Ontario
- Ontario businesses scramble to ready for arrival of HST
- Construction continues on Atira Women’s Resource Society housing project in Vancouver
- Five still unaccounted for after Connecticut power plant explosion
- U.S. manufacturing employment up, but construction losses continue
- Peterborough Utilities unveils plan for 10-megawatt wind farm
- China orders local governments to pay workers on private sites
| 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.
- A review of some global economic and policy expectations for 2010 (February 3, 2010)
- Synopsis of RCD’s webinar on the economic and construction outlooks (January 28, 2010)
- Increasing signs of world and U.S. economies getting back on track (January 28, 2010)
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| PROJECT NEWS BRIEFS |
Updates on Canadian construction projects from Reed Construction Data’s research team. More
- Rounthwaite Dick & Hadley Architects begin work on arena plans for Flamborough, Ontario (Aug 17, 2009)
- 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)
- IPC Energy considers Milford location for future wind farm (May 22, 2009)
- Waterloo partnership seeks LEED Silver for West Side Family YMCA and District Library (May 22, 2009)
