JOC ARCHIVES
Archives for February 2008
- 2008-02-27—Harper’s minority Conservative government offers buttoned-down budget
- 2008-02-27—Flaherty’s federal budget offers few perks to construction industry
- 2008-02-27—International Cooling Tower fined $150,000
- 2008-02-27—University of British Columbia’s new Faculty of Law building meets needs of students
- 2008-02-27—Canadian Natural Resources predicts $2 billion in construction-cost overruns at Horizon oilsands project
- 2008-02-27—Progressive Builders continue work on Alina condominium project
- 2008-02-27—Smith Bros & Wilson build Lynn Valley Care Centre
- 2008-02-27—Labour council organizes Toronto rally against Metrolinx P-3 plan
- 2008-02-27—Merit Contractors Association of Alberta challenges union coalition once again over election ads
- 2008-02-27—Enbridge Inc. wins approval for Southern Lights diluents pipeline
- 2008-02-25—Canadian astronauts to lead construction mission in space
- 2008-02-25—Toronto's new lobbyist registry draws ire of associations
- 2008-02-25—Infrastructure value increasing as it gets younger
- 2008-02-25—Rootin Tootin Rebar in Vancouver
- 2008-02-25—British Columbia building more prison cells
- 2008-02-25—Swing the Gate in Burnaby
- 2008-02-25—Calgary construction permit values rise 29% in January 2008
- 2008-02-20—British Columbia government reviews Epcor wind-power project
- 2008-02-20—Reed Elsevier to sell Reed Business Information
- 2008-02-20—Carbon tax the cornerstone of British Columbia's 2008 budget
- 2008-02-20—Flock of construction cranes provide a sure sign of spring
- 2008-02-20—Cement manufacturers continue quest for “greener” technology
- 2008-02-20—Credit Union of Central British Columbia study reveals bright economic future for British Columbia
- 2008-02-20—Non-residential Building Construction Price Index rises
- 2008-02-20—Worker dies at Calgary construction site
- 2008-02-20—Saskatchewan First Nations agreements pave way for Triple Five Energy projects
- 2008-02-20—Construction industry leaders learn about EcoDensity initiative
- 2008-02-18—British Columbia government’s throne speech encourages construction sector to tackle climate change
- 2008-02-18—Richmond City Centre revitalization plays key role in Canada Line project
- 2008-02-18—Concord Pacific finds Cooper’s Quay to success at The Mariner
- 2008-02-18—Province of Alberta helps fund upgrades to Northern Alberta Institute of Technology’s power plant
- 2008-02-18—Canadian construction economist predicts U.S. troubles will dampen Canadian economic growth
- 2008-02-18—Dispute-resolution plan can help keep construction companies out of court, construction law experts say
- 2008-02-18—Lien Act reform remains at top of agenda for Council of Ontario Construction Associations
- 2008-02-18—University College of the Fraser Valley recycles not just materials, but buildings in new trades training facility
- 2008-02-18—Construction law attorney offers tips for keeping contractors out of disputes
- 2008-02-18—Contractors should benefit from new, less-ambiguous Waiver of Claims provisions in CCDC2
- 2008-02-13—Meeting stringent safety standards can be tough for small contractors
- 2008-02-13—What’s wrong with CCDC anyway?
- 2008-02-13—Ken Fowler Enterprises plans $1 billion expansion for British Columbia’s Fairmont Hot Springs
- 2008-02-13—Ledcor Construction builds a Harbour Green homes
- 2008-02-13—University of Calgary gets $97.1-million boost from Alberta government
- 2008-02-13—Canadian building permits reach record high in 2007
- 2008-02-13—Vancouver city council looks for creative ways to finance BC Place refurbishment
- 2008-02-13—Minaean International Corp. wins contract to build prototypical bus shelter for Bangalore, India
- 2008-02-13—New CCDC2 includes significant changes
- 2008-02-11—Boy killed at Surrey construction site
- 2008-02-11—B.C. construction expo ready to set sail in Vancouver on Feb. 13
- 2008-02-11—Lignol Energy Corporation wins contract to build Colorado ethanol plant
- 2008-02-11—Townline Development updates Vancouver’s historic Crane Building
- 2008-02-11—LEED and Go Green differences explained
- 2008-02-11—What does “the owner is not obligated to accept the lowest or any bid” really mean?
- 2008-02-11—Trades council study predicts 1,500 British Columbia workers will die of asbestos-related illnesses
- 2008-02-11—Western Canada’s construction expo goes green
- 2008-02-11—Building life cycle costs explored in seminar
- 2008-02-06—Victoria’s Empress Hotel undertakes $1 million renovation to prepare for 100th anniversary celebrations
- 2008-02-06—Alberta-to-Montana power line application gets conditional approval
- 2008-02-06—Correction
- 2008-02-06—Construction of $15-million Heavy Equipment Transportation Centre at Red River College begins
- 2008-02-06—Ontario government’s change in wind-power policy direction generates new fans
- 2008-02-06—Royal Roads University gets $15 million for new academic building from British Columbia government
- 2008-02-06—New plan needed for Vancouver’s Robson Square
- 2008-02-06—Foreign architects may be needed, but Canadian architecture must endure
- 2008-02-06—Suncor Energy drops $20 billion into northern Alberta oilsands project
- 2008-02-06—Government of Alberta invests $1.5 million in trades-training facility for women
- 2008-02-06—Mondiale Developments Ltd. creates hotel, residences and conference centre at The Pier
- 2008-02-04—Federated Co-operatives Ltd. moves ahead with Regina refinery expansion
- 2008-02-04—City of Prince George completes construction of hot-water pipeline to melt Nechako River ice jam
- 2008-02-04—Terrane Metals Corp’s proposed Mt. Milligan mine would create 600 construction jobs
- 2008-02-04—Stuart Olson Constructors hurry hard to complete 2010 Olympic curling venue
- 2008-02-04—Province of Alberta promotes 20-Year Strategic Capital Plan
- 2008-02-04—PCL Constructors Westcoast aims for spring finish at Radisson Hotel/Gateway Casino redevelopment
- 2008-02-04—Canadian government’s Apprenticeship Incentive Grant offers cash to Red Seal trainees apprentices
- 2008-02-04—British Columbia government reveals designs for display at Beijing Olympics
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