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July 28, 2008

Toppled Crane Snarls Traffic

A crane tipped over and dangled above several lanes of traffic on Highway 1 in Surrey, B.C. just east of the Port Mann Bridge at about 7:30 a.m. on July 22.

July 23, 2008

Construction boom helps portable restroom businesses “clean up”

Canada’s hot construction market is affecting an essential construction industry service — portable restroom operators.

July 23, 2008

Plan to certify B.C. crane operators continues

The intended deadline may have passed, but the process for certifying crane operators in B.C. is still underway.

July 23, 2008

WorkSafeBC blames Canada Line crane death on lack of operator training

Scathing reports into the death of a 22 year old crane operator blame a lack of training, among other factors, for contributing to the young man’s death, but recommend a fine rather than criminal charges.

July 21, 2008

Detailed designs underway for Circle Drive bridge over South Saskatchewan River

The federal and provincial governments are planning to make a multi-million dollar investment to improve the flow of traffic in Saskatoon by building a new bridge over the South Saskatchewan River.

July 21, 2008

Crane lands at Ledcor’s Shangri-La site

After three years on site, the construction crane at the $250-million Living Shangri-La hotel/condo/retail project is ready to move on.

July 21, 2008

Mobile-crane accident puts pedestrian in hospital

A pedestrian crossing a Calgary street was struck by a large mobile crane and dragged about five metres.

July 21, 2008

Liberal “Green Shift” plan fails to address transit woes, industry officials say

Liberal leader Stéphane Dion’s Green Shift plan does not address the woes plaguing Canadian transit and infrastructure, say some industry officials.

July 21, 2008

Enhance Energy plans to build commercial carbon-dioxide pipeline

Alberta’s first commercial size carbon dioxide pipeline is one step closer to reality as a small Calgary company plans to build a new transmission system in the central part of the province.

July 16, 2008

Excavator operator strikes gas line at Vancouver job site

Construction workers were temporarily evacuated at the site of the Stella condominium development when an excavator operator accidentally struck a gas line.

July 14, 2008

Trucking industry hit hard by British Columbia’s new carbon tax

British Columbia’s new carbon tax is far from revenue neutral for the province’s trucking industry some say, because it imposes a tax burden that transfers wealth to other taxpayers.

July 14, 2008

Executive Group shows fine form at The Parc condominium project

Patrick Cotter Architect Inc. designed The Parc building for owner/builder Executive Group of Companies. The 17-storey development will include 66 condominium units and 30 townhouses.

July 14, 2008

Municipalities want cable, phone firms to share road repair costs

The more money municipalities spend on repairs to roads caused by private phone and cable companies such as Rogers, Bell and Shaw, the less money there is ultimately for construction opportunities, industry officials say.

July 9, 2008

Cement industry appeals for carbon tax relief

The new carbon tax in B.C. may be revenue neutral for taxpayers, but representatives of the concrete and cement industries say the tax threatens domestic producers

July 9, 2008

Truck driver dies in Deerfoot Trail crash

A man died earlier this month when the gravel truck he was operating rolled over on Deerfoot Trail just before the 16th Avenue turnoff in Calgary.

July 7, 2008

Contractors need to be up to speed on LEED, says expert

So you think “green buildings” are something only architects and engineers have to really understand? Dan Roberts begs to differ and he explained why during an intensive four-hour introductory course at the Vancouver Regional Construction Association.

July 7, 2008

Many questions, no answers in death of young worker crushed by forklift

Mitchell Tanner, 16, was killed on June 7 at the Rona Building Centre in St. Albert. According to media reports, Tanner was a passenger on a forklift, which was being operated by a 17-year-old, when it tipped over and crushed him. The incident is still under investigation by police and provincial officials.

July 2, 2008

Canada’s first oilsands upgrader producing once again

Production at Canada’s first commercial oilsands upgrader began again after a planned maintenance shutdown lasted longer than the predicted 30-day period.

June 30, 2008

Worker crushed by paving machine at Ottawa job site

A 30-year-old employee of Torus Construction Limited is dead after being crushed at a Ottawa job site.

June 29, 2008

Fuel Management: Ten ways for businesses to cut fuel costs

Any business can improve its fuel efficiency. It starts with a commitment from the head office and cooperation to your people on the road and at the job sites. More and more companies are making changes in their operating practices to cut costs now and to be prepared for even higher costs in the future, writes Jack Lee.