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August 2, 2010

Lack of local workers on Wuskwatim Dam project riles Manitoba union

A carpenter’s union in Manitoba is upset that workers from outside the province are being given preference on the $1.3-billion Wuskwatim Dam project.

July 28, 2010

Georgian College expansion goes green in Collingwood, Ontario

Construction is expected to get under way early next month on Georgian College’s permanent home in Collingwood Ont., a 20,000-square-foot facility to house nine classrooms as well as a student lounge.

July 26, 2010

Construction companies remain cautious about surety market

While many construction companies are currently performing well, there are concerns Canada’s economic recovery hasn’t yet established deep roots.

July 26, 2010

Highrise tool toss lands Calgary contractor in hot water

An online video that appears to show a Calgary construction worker tossing a tool to another worker on scaffolding high above the street is being investigated by the Alberta government and the city.

July 21, 2010

Team approach, risk sharing necessary for BIM

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a powerful design and planning tool that can make construction speedier, more efficient, and reduce construction disputes, said James LeBer, a London Ontario-based litigation specialist and vice-president of the London and District Construction Association.

July 19, 2010

Saskatchewan Construction Association honours province’s best projects

For his efforts in spearheading the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarship program, longtime industry “heavyweight” Paul McLellan was honoured with the Saskatchewan Construction Association (SCA) Person-of-the-Year Award.

July 19, 2010

Royal Botanical Gardens atrium wins national award

The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) has presented a national steel design award of excellence to Diamond + Schmitt Architects for the Camilla & Peter Dalglish Atrium at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ont.

July 12, 2010

Construction continues on Eighth Avenue Place in Calgary

The final steel beam was put into place on the 51-storey Eighth Avenue Place in Calgary during a topping off ceremony recently. The tower includes one million square feet of space and is the first high-rise office building in Canada to be pre-certified LEED CS Gold.

July 12, 2010

Work continues on new Port Mann Bridge in Vancouver

Work is well underway on the new 10-lane Port Mann Bridge over the Fraser River in Metro Vancouver. Pre-cast deck segments have started to be installed using a large yellow and blue gantry that has been constructed specifically for that purpose.

July 12, 2010

Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund secures Calgary contracts

Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund has been awarded two contracts worth $19.8 million for projects in Calgary.

July 7, 2010

Vanbots had early input into Aga Khan’s Toronto landmark

Contractor Vanbots brought its “builder’s hat” to the table during the pre-construction phase of a $300 million project now under way in Toronto’s Don Mills neighbourhood.

July 7, 2010

Vancouver Regional Construction Association members to build house for first responders

Members of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) are pulling together to work on a unique project. Honour House will provide temporary accommodation for first responders and their families, when they need to travel to the Lower Mainland for medical treatment.