JOC ARCHIVES

Archives for October 2011

2011-10-31—Building trades stymied by Saskatchewan premier
2011-10-31—University of Calgary eco-house places tenth in American solar decathlon
2011-10-31—Innovation takes the stage at Buildex Calgary
2011-10-31—Due diligence should be top of mind for contractors
2011-10-31—Taking a close look at the Living Building Challenge
2011-10-31—Federal government looking for input on scope of gold mine assessment
2011-10-31—Judge dismisses coal plant challenge from environmental groups
2011-10-31—Bones found at Regina construction site
2011-10-31—Vancouver engineer elected to international board
2011-10-31—Post tensioning revisited
2011-10-31—Experts gather to discuss Building Information Modeling
2011-10-31—Vancouver VIA Rail station restoration
2011-10-31—Ghost of construction worker said to work overtime at Trent Severn Canal lock in Peterborough, Ontario
2011-10-26—Construction associations back permanent gas tax fund transfers
2011-10-26—Confusion reigns as transmission line reviews suspended
2011-10-26—Golden day for award winning projects
2011-10-26—Request for qualifications issued for renovation of hotels in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
2011-10-26—Shipbuilding contracts a boon for construction
2011-10-26—Steel price volatility calms
2011-10-26—Speaker stresses succession planning
2011-10-26—Damage assessment needs improving
2011-10-26—Concrete Tower in Vancouver
2011-10-26—Arrest warrant issued for asbestos contractor
2011-10-24—Canadian Construction Association to examine labour crunch
2011-10-24—Contractor responsible for securing materials
2011-10-24—RFID tags used to track materials
2011-10-24—Know your rights when it comes to worksite inspections
2011-10-24—Kitimat LNG plant secures federal export licence
2011-10-24—British Columbia bucks national construction trend
2011-10-24—Modular Construction
2011-10-24—Construction leaders gathering at CCA Industry Leaders Forum
2011-10-24—Hammering the Concrete
2011-10-24—Saskatchewan labour shortages starting to hit construction
2011-10-19—Canadian Design-Build Institute announces award winning projects
2011-10-19—Penticton Aquatic Centre dives into a Silver Award
2011-10-19—Gold Award winners revealed at VCRA Awards of Excellence
2011-10-19—Building a Park on the Water
2011-10-19—First Nations centre on Cortez Island earns Silver Award
2011-10-19—House of Learning features strong Aboriginal theme
2011-10-19—PHOTO GALLERY: President and Chairman VRCA Trade Awards
2011-10-19—Municipal spending hurts construction companies
2011-10-19—Calgary permits up last month
2011-10-19— North Vancouver-based Seaspan Marine Corporation awarded $8 billion contract by federal government
2011-10-19—Sparkling Hill Resort earns a shiny Award of Excellence
2011-10-19—Construction in British Columbia looks strong in forecast
2011-10-19—Calls made to fund infrastructure
2011-10-19—Burnaby Lake clean up
2011-10-19—Highway rehabilitation project uses three recycling techniques
2011-10-19—Construction management at sports complex was up to the task
2011-10-19—PHOTO GALLERY: Electrical and Mechanical VRCA Silver Award Winners
2011-10-19—Tight space was a challenge in building research centre
2011-10-19—EXCLUSIVE interview with BC Premier Christy Clark (Part Three)
2011-10-19—Sustainability is a theme running through this year's awards
2011-10-19—Wind farm development guidelines released
2011-10-19—Pub brings a piece of Ireland to new convention centre
2011-10-19—Natural gas processing plant expansion in west central Alberta
2011-10-19—Cruise ship terminal work had tight completion deadlines
2011-10-19—PHOTO GALLERY: The 23rd Annual VRCA Awards of Excellence
2011-10-19—Outpatient and surgery centre constructors honoured
2011-10-17—Construction site fire
2011-10-17—University green building program gets suspended
2011-10-17—Court battle rages to halt pipeline construction
2011-10-17—Contractors advised to complain if owners bid shop
2011-10-17—New focus for Canadian Construction Association trade school in Haiti
2011-10-17—Nationwide discussion on prompt payment gets underway
2011-10-17—Seismic school upgrades costly
2011-10-17—Making a manhole in New Westminster, British Columbia
2011-10-17—British Columbia and Alberta buck declining building permit trend
2011-10-17—Highway construction gets underway
2011-10-17—Investment in Saskatchewan facility
2011-10-17—Truck hits Calgary bridge
2011-10-17—Pile Driving in Maple Ridge
2011-10-12—Luxury condo development is reshaping Tofino
2011-10-12—Chieftain Metals Inc. completes initial construction and site preparation at the Tulsequah Chief mine site in northwestern British Columbia
2011-10-12—Retail outlet aiming for LEED certification
2011-10-12—Shouldering the Load in East Vancouver
2011-10-12—Ladders are common but also dangerous
2011-10-12—No consensus on impact of new holiday
2011-10-12—Project may lose federal grant due to delays
2011-10-10—Steel Day in British Columbia
2011-10-10—Potash joint venture in Saskatchewan
2011-10-10—Demolition costs more than renting a bulldozer
2011-10-10—Mega-projects will drive Canadian construction over next 10 years
2011-10-10—Investigation reveals cause of cracked bridge girder
2011-10-10—Mall is one of Canada's largest developments
2011-10-10—Taking Measurements in Winnipeg
2011-10-10—Worker hit by large piece of concrete in Vancouver
2011-10-10—Bill aims at union financial disclosure
2011-10-10—New BC Hydro investment must proceed
2011-10-05—Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating unveils strategy for future growth
2011-10-05—New Alberta PC leader
2011-10-05—Bookkeeping on Port Mann Bridge project is unacceptable
2011-10-05—Union questions the validity of Keystone project permit
2011-10-05—Alberta exploring a review of the labour code
2011-10-05—Royal City Roadwork
2011-10-05—Modified bacteria can repair concrete
2011-10-05—Saskatoon will come full circle by September 2012
2011-10-05—Concrete dam blown up for documentary
2011-10-03—Labour legislation a hot topic in Saskatchewan election
2011-10-03—Alberta pulp mill modules held up in the United States
2011-10-03—Industry supports a municipal auditor general
2011-10-03—Anti-CLAC Billboard ordered removed
2011-10-03—Saskatchewan invests in more power
2011-10-03—Emission standards could impact construction vehicles by 2014
2011-10-03—Merit Canada supports Construction Sector Council funding cuts
2011-10-03—Contractor named for Horizon upgrader
2011-10-03—New Westminster Civic Centre
2011-10-03—100 Years of the Journal of Commerce
2011-10-03—Enbridge Inc. makes acquisition
2011-10-03—Contract awarded for modular units at Kearl