Archives for June 2011
- 2011-06-29—Calgary's National Music Centre Design unveiled
- 2011-06-29—Funding shortfall halts transmission line construction
- 2011-06-29—Canadian Construction Association may launch new research institute
- 2011-06-29—$31.5 million athletic facility announced for University of Winnipeg
- 2011-06-29—Owner liable for applying local preference policy
- 2011-06-29—Detroit metallurgist strengthens steel
- 2011-06-29—Canadian technology detects leaks in water pipes
- 2011-06-29—Shell secures $865 million in funding for Quest Carbon Capture and Storage project
- 2011-06-29—British Columbia Finning workers on strike
- 2011-06-29—Perkins and Will to redesign Edmonton airport land
- 2011-06-29—Wood First Milestone in Nakusp, British Columbia
- 2011-06-29—No industry consensus on British Columbia shipbuilding bid
- 2011-06-29—Worker Housing in Slave Lake, Alberta
- 2011-06-27—New development takes shape in Burnaby, British Columbia
- 2011-06-27—Canadian Construction Association Civil Council survives restructuring
- 2011-06-27—Proposed vertical city to include living walls
- 2011-06-27—2011 Vancouver Regional Construction Association profile now available
- 2011-06-27—Supervisor shortage may limit contractor capacity: forecast
- 2011-06-27—Court upholds decision allowing Canada Line class action suit
- 2011-06-27—Watermain replacement in New Westminster, British Columbia
- 2011-06-27—Canadian Construction Association Vertical Building Forum addresses a wide range of topics
- 2011-06-27—Proponents named for Interior Heart and Surgical Centre in Kelowna, British Columbia
- 2011-06-27—Capacity utilization rates for construction and other industries rose in first quarter
- 2011-06-27—United States construction research facilities get cash
- 2011-06-27—Flagger Hit in Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver
- 2011-06-27—Canadian building materials sector experienced decline
- 2011-06-22—CCA revamps committee structure at board meeting
- 2011-06-22—Rolling Along in Burnaby
- 2011-06-22—High-end mall expansion planned for West Vancouver
- 2011-06-22—The Mark condos taking shape in downtown Vancouver
- 2011-06-22—CSA Z320 commissioning standard brings needed "holistic" approach
- 2011-06-22—Brockville case establishes owners disclosure duty
- 2011-06-22—$66 million Alberta plant expansion starts
- 2011-06-22—First purpose-built science centre in 25 years takes shape in Calgary, Alberta
- 2011-06-22—Worker falls from roof in Chestermere, Alberta
- 2011-06-22—Deal integrates planrooms with project news, data and specs
- 2011-06-20—Safety association launches campaign
- 2011-06-20—New safety initiative launched at several worksites around British Columbia
- 2011-06-20—PCL building new Edmonton headquarters
- 2011-06-20—British Columbia's best architects earn honours
- 2011-06-20—Agreements signed for Canada's largest windfarm
- 2011-06-20—Steel and concrete plank systems can speed construction
- 2011-06-20—British Columbia mine likely to reopen
- 2011-06-20—Steel prices are somewhat stable this year, but it's not expected to last
- 2011-06-20—Reasons why the HST is a good idea
- 2011-06-15—British Columbia construction industry backing shipbuilding bid
- 2011-06-15—Canada Building Information Modeling Council to focus on collaboration and communication
- 2011-06-15—Contract dispute halts transmission line work
- 2011-06-15—Infrastructure projects driving more traffic control persons
- 2011-06-15—Extra large trusses called for innovation for Ponoka, Alberta event centre
- 2011-06-15—Manitoba approves rules for water and wastewater technician certification
- 2011-06-15—Government of Canada's Helmets to Hardhats program gets funding
- 2011-06-15—100th Anniversary Celebration for the Journal of Commerce
- 2011-06-15—HST will help build construction jobs
- 2011-06-13—Pumping It Up for British Columbia Water and Waste Association
- 2011-06-13—SNC-Lavalin acquires Aqua Data
- 2011-06-13—Oilsands construction plan changes
- 2011-06-13—Winnipeg Bridge Construction
- 2011-06-13—Stuart Olson Dominion Construction announces $117 million in contracts
- 2011-06-13—PHOTO GALLERY: Journal of Commerce 100th Anniversary Gala at Stanley Park Pavilion
- 2011-06-13—Mattel's Barbie takes on a new career as an architect
- 2011-06-13—British Columbia and Alberta construction industry likes new federal budget
- 2011-06-13—Mail processing plant planned near Vancouver International Airport
- 2011-06-13—Prosperity Mine proposal revised and resubmitted
- 2011-06-13—Infrastructure rating system coming soon
- 2011-06-13—New tool will help employers hire immigrant workers
- 2011-06-08—Test drive in Chilliwack
- 2011-06-08—Steel shearwall system saves time in building control tower
- 2011-06-08—Database for British Columbia supervisors and foremen being created
- 2011-06-08—It's time to support the HST and lower your taxes
- 2011-06-08—Construction starts on new Vancouver water tunnel
- 2011-06-08—New oilsands facility at Hangingstone, Alberta
- 2011-06-08—Wildfires halt oilsands construction near Fort McMurray
- 2011-06-08—Vancouver district's Evergreen Line delayed
- 2011-06-08—High-end pre-fabrication architecture growing in popularity
- 2011-06-08—Responding to concerns about wood frame structures
- 2011-06-06—PHOTO GALLERY: Royal Architectural Institute of Canada College of Fellows 2011 convocation
- 2011-06-06—PHOTO GALLERY:2011 British Columbia Water and Waste Association Annual Conference
- 2011-06-06—Lawsuit could impact perimeter road construction
- 2011-06-06—Heavy equipment show returns
- 2011-06-06—Jasper National Park may feature a steel walkway
- 2011-06-06—Head of B.C. Construction Association urges voters to keep the HST
- 2011-06-06—Paving mixes shouldn't turn roads into linear landfills
- 2011-06-06—Construction well underway on Nanaimo's biggest project
- 2011-06-06—Taking a look at the debate over using stainless steel
- 2011-06-06—Heavy equipment operators and engineers aid in flood fight
- 2011-06-06—Work starts on new Vancouver water supply tunnel
- 2011-06-06—Government of Alberta to tweet about road construction
- 2011-06-06—Steel Hotel in Edmonton
- 2011-06-06—Equipment operators feeling the pinch of high fuel prices
- 2011-06-06—Metro Vancouver land offered to developers
- 2011-06-01—YMCA Housing and Welcome Village in Edmonton takes shape
- 2011-06-01—British Columbia HST revisions include corporate tax rate hike
- 2011-06-01—Plan to rebuild Slave Lake takes shape as evacuees return home
- 2011-06-01—Input sought on emerging BIM standard
- 2011-06-01—Flagger struck by car and seriously injured
- 2011-06-01—Rope access training takes workers to new heights
- 2011-06-01—Proposed tower would be largest in Saskatchewan
- 2011-06-01—Work starts on Calgary Airport tunnel
- 2011-06-01—Province of British Columbia partners with stakeholders to create affordable housing in Victoria
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