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March 17, 2010

Canadian Construction Association chair bids farewell

As he criss-crossed the country meeting with partner associations during the past year, outgoing Canadian Construction Association (CCA) chair Brad Greene routinely was peppered with questions about the federal infrastructure stimulus programs.

March 17, 2010

Grizzly Oil Sands seeks approval for project near Fort McMurray

Grizzly Oil Sands has submitted an application to the regulatory authorities in Alberta for the development of an oilsands project at Algar Lake, near Fort McMurray.

March 17, 2010

Hogg’s Hollow tragedy changed Ontario’s construction industry

In the days after the Hogg’s Hollow tragedy of March 17, 1960, remembered today on its 50th anniversary, many hard working immigrant construction workers were thankful to reach the end of the work day, as were their loved ones.

March 15, 2010

Government takes over Northwest Territories P3 bridge project

A bridge being built as a public-private partnership (P3) is being taken over by the government of the Northwest Territories after an extensive redesign of the superstructure and a new contractor was hired to complete construction.

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 15, 2010

In new movie, Hamilton construction worker becomes ‘Defendor’ at night

The recent Canadian movie release Defendor pulls off a neat trick by daring to set the tale of an everyday superhero in an undisguised Hamilton, Ont.

March 10, 2010

Eastern, central focus of federal budget a concern to industry

Construction leaders in Western Canada believe the 2010 federal budget is focused on stimulus spending in Eastern Canada, despite a need for a long-term plan to address infrastructure needs across the country.

March 10, 2010

International Living Building Institute launches new challenge

The International Living Building Institute (ILBI) put its greenest foot forward recently by launching version 2.0 of its Living Building Challenge (LBC) building rating system.

March 10, 2010

International snowplow championship packs ‘em in

It’s a mid-winter competition that has attracted contestants from around the world to Canada this February.

March 10, 2010

U.S. construction spending drops by $5.5 billion

U.S. construction spending in January fell by $5.5 billion to $884 billion,

March 8, 2010

To protect caribou, construction halted on Highway 63 near Fort McMurray

Construction work on the twinning of Highway 63 near Fort McMurray, Alberta is being halted from March 1 to July 15 to protect the threatened caribou populations during the calving season.

March 3, 2010

Ontario, construction industry working to clarify HST language

A clearer understanding of when Ontario’s harmonized sales tax is to be included in bids was established in a recent meeting between industry stakeholders and the province.

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.

March 3, 2010

Tories vow to complete economic stimulus plan

A 6,000-word throne speech which outlined the Conservative government’s themes for governance on the eve of the federal budget delivered a commitment to complete its economic stimulus plan.

March 1, 2010

JJM Construction in the trenches for Highway 1 project

JJM Construction crews are busy installing a new sewermain as part of the Port Mann and Highway 1 Project in the Lower Mainland. The main is being installed on the west side of the existing Port Mann Bridge.

February 24, 2010

Passive house in Whistler, British Columbia showcases sustainable innovation

Canada’s first passive house, opened in Whistler, B.C. and it exceeds LEED Platinum energy standards by 50 per cent.

February 24, 2010

Supreme Court’s Tercon ruling may force new approach to contracts

The uncertainty created by the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the Tercon appeal case may force the construction industry across the country to adopt a more practical and simplified approach to procurement.

February 22, 2010

Victoria airport interchange built in a roundabout way

After years of lobbying, a major interchange, complete with two large roundabouts, is being constructed to improve access at Victoria International Airport.

February 22, 2010

Web cams show progress on Port Mann Bridge construction

The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has set up new cameras to show progress and document the construction of the Port Mann Bridge and Highway 1.

February 22, 2010

Change is in the air for B.C.’s roadbuilders training

Some things change and some things stay the same.

February 17, 2010

B.C. government breached own contract on highway project, court rules

A Kelowna-based civil construction contractor won its case in the Supreme Court of Canada against the Province of B.C. which breached its own tender contract on a highway project.

February 15, 2010

Infrastructure investment gets mixed reaction

While the Alberta Budget’s investment in basic infrastructure was applauded by the construction industry, the City of Calgary is concerned about what it means for municipal projects.

February 15, 2010

British Columbia Throne Speech outlines range of construction projects

B.C.’s speech from the throne outlined a range of projects requiring the participation of the construction industry.