Journal of Commerce

Venues decommissioned in Olympic afterglow

The end of the 2010 Winter Olympics has triggered a series of construction and renovation projects, which are part of the decommissioning process.

Canadian Construction Association chair bids farewell

As he criss-crossed the country meeting with partner associations during the past year, outgoing Canadian Construction Association (CCA) chair Brad Greene routinely was peppered with questions about the federal infrastructure stimulus programs.

Wood being considered as preferred building material for federal projects

Earlier this month, a private member’s bill asking that wood be the preferred construction material for federal projects briefly held the parliamentary floor for second reading and debate.

Grizzly Oil Sands seeks approval for project near Fort McMurray

Grizzly Oil Sands has submitted an application to the regulatory authorities in Alberta for the development of an oilsands project at Algar Lake, near Fort McMurray.

Search continues for sustainable architecture

While skeptics and environmentalists duke it out for the final word on global warming, thousands around the world are investing time and money in renewable energy and sustainable architecture.

Seven British Columbia communities sign Wood First agreements

The B.C. government recently announced that the mayors of seven communities have signed a memorandum of understanding with the province to further Wood First initiatives.

U.S. construction employment declines in January

The American construction workforce was smaller in every state in January 2010 than only 12 months earlier, according to an analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA).

Ottawa unveils plan to cut red tape

Ottawa is looking to slash through bureaucracy by establishing a Red Tape Commission. The government wants the commission to review federal regulations to help reduce compliance burdens and unnecessary regulations. It was announced during the recent federal budget.