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March 15, 2010
Weighing in on the Tercon Contractors appeal decision
Egregious behavior - an affront to the integrity and business efficacy of the tendering process was cited by the Supreme Court of Canada in its reasons for judgment in the Tercon Contractors Ltd. appeal.
March 3, 2010
Terrane Metals Corp. set to start construction on mine near Fort St. James, British Columbia
Terrane Metals Corp. is considering options for financing construction on the Mount Milligan Mine project, as the company moves forward with one of the first major mines to be developed in British Columbia in a decade.
March 3, 2010
Infrastructure gets funding increase in B.C. Budget 2010
The 2010 B.C. budget contains increases in capital spending and maintains investment in stimulus and municipal projects, but no new major infrastructure projects were announced.
February 10, 2010
Critics call public-private partnerships report biased and flawed
A recent study by the Conference Board of Canada on public-private partnerships (P3s) is seriously flawed and biased, according to some critics of this procurement method.
February 3, 2010
Public-private partnerships working as intended, new report finds
Public-private partnerships (P3s) for infrastructure projects are delivering savings in costs and time compared to conventional procurement approaches, according to a recent Conference Board of Canada report.
February 1, 2010
Alberta bucks trend as EI numbers rise
The number of people receiving regular employment insurance benefits in B.C. and Canada declined in November, while beneficiaries rose in Alberta for the third consecutive month
January 27, 2010
Public-private partnerships for infrastructure save time, money: Conference Board report
Public-private partnerships (P3s) for infrastructure projects are delivering savings in costs and time compared to conventional procurement approaches used by Canadian governments.
January 6, 2010
Undocumented workers must be protected by same laws that apply to Canadians
The unfortunate Christmas Eve tragedy in Toronto clearly illustrates the consequences that a policy vacuum can have on society which in this case, the worst possible scenario, the tragic loss of human life.
December 28, 2009
In tough economic times, understanding construction liens is essential
In today’s turbulent economy, it is even more important contractors and subcontractors fully understand their lien rights if they want to survive. This message was delivered by Bruce Reynolds, a partner with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, at a recent Canadian Institute Construction Superconference.
December 16, 2009
Lawyers unveil design-build project guide
Design-build projects are like winding highways, and owners and contractors need a good roadmap to master the various twists, turns and detours they will find along the route.
January 22, 2007
Non-compliance a sticking point
In 1981, the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Ontario v. Ron Engineering changed the legal landscape of invitations to tender.
January 22, 2007
Rainscreen requirement tops building code changes
A change in its basis and a new format are complicating the transition to B.C.’s new building code.
January 22, 2007
Finding insurance coverage
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January 22, 2007
Architects still want solution to liability issues
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January 22, 2007
APEGBC issues second set of earthquake guidelines
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) has issued in November 2006 its second set of Bridging Guidelines for earthquake-proofing British Columbia schools, an initiative that has been set forward by the British Columbia government.
January 22, 2007
Calgary construction companies collaborate
PCL, Graham, EllisDon, Ledcor, Cana, Stuart Olson and Revay and Associates have joined forces with the Calgary Construction Association and the Canadian Construction Research Board to fund a $1.1 million Construction Productivity Improvement research project at the University of Calgary.
January 22, 2007
Business isn't done on a handshake any more
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January 22, 2007
Calgary's Deerfoot Trail to have Alberta's first post-and-cable barrier safety system
Imagine the pressure. You have to design the first post and cable barrier system in Alberta—the first significant installation in Canada—while the media howls for blood because of the blood being spilled on Calgary’s Deerfoot Trail.
January 22, 2007
Industry welcomes changes
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- Dominion Construction gets two B.C. contracts
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| TODAY’S TOP CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS |
These projects have been selected from 342 projects with a total value of $2,911,425,288 that Reed Construction Data Building Reports reported on yesterday.
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| CURRENT STORIES |
- Government takes over Northwest Territories P3 bridge project
- Canadian construction experts visit earthquake-ravaged Haiti
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- Weighing in on the Tercon Contractors appeal decision
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- In new movie, Hamilton construction worker becomes ‘Defendor’ at night
- ‘Quality product cannot come from cutting corners on safety’
- Shop owner suing VANOC over pre-Olympics road construction disruptions
- Fraud charges laid against former head of Quebec labour union
- Pursuit of LEED could result in professional negligence, insurance executive warns
- Province holding information sessions on new Ontario accessibility standard
- Work continues on Market Wharf condo in Toronto
- Chilliwack Cultural Centre project sets tilt-up concrete record
- WSIB report a clear response to ideas we submitted, Ontario General Contractors Association chief says
- SNC-Lavalin subsidiary Profac under scrutiny over federal contract billing
- As prices surge, China may raise interest rates
- Canadian soldiers repair blown-up bridge in Afghanistan
- Canadian Mechanical Contracting Education Foundation offering Gold Seal course for supervisors
- Slovak construction minister sacked amid corruption scandal
- Historic Kingston Dry Dock restored, enhanced
- Centre for Energy Innovation in Windsor, Ontario built using Termobuild HVAC system
- Canadian Standards Association parking garage standard gets tougher
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| ALEX’S ECONOMICS BLOG |
Reed Construction Data Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in the North American economic environment with emphasis on the construction industry.
- A dozen incredible measurement sets on Canada’s changing ethnic mix (March 9, 2010)
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| PROJECT NEWS BRIEFS |
Updates on Canadian construction projects from Reed Construction Data’s research team. More
- Rounthwaite Dick & Hadley Architects begin work on arena plans for Flamborough, Ontario (Aug 17, 2009)
- Orillia Market Square aims for LEED Silver certification (Jun 25, 2009)
- Designs for new York Region District School Board building features energy efficiency (Jun 23, 2009)
- IPC Energy considers Milford location for future wind farm (May 22, 2009)
- Waterloo partnership seeks LEED Silver for West Side Family YMCA and District Library (May 22, 2009)
