JOC ARCHIVES

Archives for August 2007

2007-08-29—Caterpillar rental store opens in British Columbia
2007-08-29—UBC’s enrollment still strong at Vancouver campus
2007-08-29—Black Ball Transport’s M.V. Coho misses out on Victoria’s upgrade plans
2007-08-29—British Columbia contruction industry makes local golf history at ICBA golf tourney
2007-08-29—LIUNA urges boycott of CAW-built cars
2007-08-27—British Columbia welcomes Ontario firefighters
2007-08-27—British Columbia’s construction industry establishes worker safety protocol
2007-08-27—Aboriginal families receive $3.6 million for affordable housing
2007-08-27—Vancouver’s Olympic security unit warns contractors
2007-08-27—Municipal governments in Ontario set to share Infrastructure Planning Grant funding
2007-08-27—Architect’s BuildCarbonNeutral software measures carbon footprints
2007-08-27—Security-system issues delay opening of Calgary Courts Centre
2007-08-27—Architects call on Canadian government to adopt green procurement practices
2007-08-27—Edmonton’s Cord Projects celebrates 100 per cent safety audit
2007-08-27—Chard Development’s Juliet residential project reshapes downtown Victoria
2007-08-22—Magellen Developments brings Atelier Tower to life
2007-08-22—Canadian Construction Association pushes for higher tax exemption
2007-08-22—British Columbia’s construction boom improves contract bargaining
2007-08-22—Coquitlam cashes in casino funds to offset Chimo Pool costs
2007-08-22—Gerald Island pegged as future provincial marine park
2007-08-22—Lehigh Northwest Cement puts Royal Bay project up for sale
2007-08-22—British Columbia Ferries’ Coastal Renaissance sails for home
2007-08-22—Alberta government finalizes route for Edmonton’s Ring Road
2007-08-20—Canada Mortgage and Housing reports rising housing starts on Vancouver Island
2007-08-20—Surrey’s Central City development sets British Columbia real estate record
2007-08-20—Economist expects Okanagan housing starts to pick up
2007-08-20—Greenpeace guns for the tar sands
2007-08-20—Ontario municipalities get power to review, control design features
2007-08-20—Pacific Sport Institute construction jumps out of the gate
2007-08-20—EnCana preserves part of York Hotel friezes for future use in The Bow
2007-08-20—TRIP Canada asks federal government to pump up cash flow
2007-08-20—Edmonton evaluates clean, green buses and trolleys for public transit
2007-08-15—New Pitt River bridge pier pilings push envelope
2007-08-15—Waterfront upgrades stimulate Prince Rupert construction industry
2007-08-15—British Columbia road builders pull together to reopen highway after oil spill
2007-08-15—Ministry shortlists firms for Port Mann/Hwy 1 improvements
2007-08-15—Lower Mainland residents get used to the sight of heavy equipment
2007-08-15—First Nations’ members pursue roadbuilding careers
2007-08-15—Saskatchewan invests another $400,000 in apprenticeship training
2007-08-15—Pine beetle devastation affects British Columbia road builders
2007-08-15—Construction Safety Network produces New Worker Safety Orientation Toolbox
2007-08-15—Canada’s top sheet metal apprentice hails from British Columbia
2007-08-15—Cypher International Ltd. offers eco-friendly building products
2007-08-13—Fort Langley gets Spirit Square funds for waterfront redevelopment project
2007-08-13—Weyerhauser sells Kamloops sawmill
2007-08-13—Lower Mainland-Southwest building permits rise 18.6 per cent in June
2007-08-13—Grand Canyon Skywalk gets paved road
2007-08-13—British Columbia Transit orders hydrogen fuel cell buses
2007-08-13—Ventana Construction lends skills to Burnaby Habitat for Humanity project
2007-08-13—Speeding workers face fines in Manitoba
2007-08-13—Researchers tap summer road heat for winter warmth
2007-08-13—Underground gas utility owners need to provide accurate information, professional locates
2007-08-08—Suncor files plan for $4.4 billion oilsands mining expansion
2007-08-08—Associated Engineering establishes carbon-neutral policy
2007-08-08—Agencies plan updates to Model National Energy Code for Buildings
2007-08-08—Mediator appointed in British Columbia highway labour dispute
2007-08-08—Terrace Sportsplex nears completion
2007-08-08—Golden Ears Bridge begins to surface
2007-08-08—Board members vote to change regional district’s name to Metro Vancouver
2007-08-08—Changes to training benefits help Alberta students
2007-08-06—Calgary zoo official should “get out of the zoo”: Letter to the Editor
2007-08-06—No safeguards for temporary foreign workers, says Alberta Building Trades Council
2007-08-06—ASL Paving wins contract to build All Nations Healing Hospital access road
2007-08-06—University of Calgary seeks platinum LEED certification for Child Development Centre
2007-08-06—Governments work to stabilize wages and conditions for independent truckers
2007-08-06—Concert Properties recognized as Silver Finalist in 2007 CARE Awards
2007-08-06—Radius condo project team marks launch of construction
2007-08-06—Vancouver Olympic venue managers, athletes bristle with excitement
2007-08-01—Lower Mainland Steel’s charity golf tournament raises $100,000
2007-08-01—Architects take advantage of Banff centre’s view
2007-08-01—Alberta’s workforce strategy offers new initiatives
2007-08-01—Minneapolis bridge collapse offers a wake-up call for Canada, too
2007-08-01—Vancouver allows “alternate inspection services”
2007-08-01—New WorkSafeBC regulations for young, new workers now in effect
2007-08-01—British Columbia commits $50 million for aboriginal housing
2007-08-01—Union radicalism unique to Canada, says Hochstein