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July 30, 2008
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Cement masons Matt Parmiter (left) and Darryl Bowers with Lower Mainland Concrete perform some curb and gutter work in Richmond recently. The company is currently subcontracted to Tyam Construction Ltd. to do the work around the city.
| MOST POPULAR STORIES |
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- Victoria’s Dockside Green community achieves LEED Platinum certification
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| CURRENT STORIES |
- Golden Ears Bridge takes shape over Fraser River in British Columbia
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- Vancouver Island construction companies feeling the pinch from rising B.C. Ferries costs
- Warm summer days and legal risk
- Work at Vancouver’s Vita at Symphony Place continues
- Vancouver architect extolls the virtues of wood for sustainable building
- Saskatchewan changes temporary worker program
- EllisDon wins contract for Education Centre in Calgary, Alberta
| ALEX’S BLOG |
Reed Construction Data Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in Canada's economic environment. He also shares light-hearted reflections on life and current events.
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| PROJECT NEWS BRIEFS |
Updates on Canadian construction projects from Reed Construction Data’s research team. More
- Salter Pilon Architecture Inc. wins contract to design Bradford recreation centre (Aug 22, 2008)
- Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners begin designs for LEED Silver-compliant community centre (Aug 22, 2008)
- Salter Pilon Architecture nears completion of Georgian Manor working drawings (Aug 22, 2008)
- Town of Markham proposes new LEED-compliant Cathedral Town firehall (Aug 22, 2008)
- Townline Group plans redevelopment of former Fantasy Garden World property (Aug 18, 2008)
