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VIDEO: Economic Update May 21, 2013
MARKHAM, ONT.
Reed Construction Data chief economist, Alex Carrick, talks about Canada's global leadership in dealing with environmental issues. More
VIDEO: Competing in the trades
WATERLOO, ONT.
Over 1,900 students competed in more than 60 trades at the recent Ontario Technological Skills Competition held at RIM Park in Waterloo, Ont. More
PIANOSI DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Family-run Pianosi Development Corp. has broken ground on the estimated $50 million first phase (at right) of the Perspective condominium development at Scarlett Road and Eglinton Avenue West in Etobicoke. More
ACEC’s input helps develop global engineering guidelines
When the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) met recently with the executive committee of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), issues affecting the global engineering market were on the table for discussion. More
Clerk of works position gives peace of mind on projects
Despite its popularity among construction circles in the U.K., the clerks of works (CoW) position has been more obscure in Canada’s construction industry, notes a professional currently holding that position here. More
Economy at a Glance
Some investors are betting against Canada. Should we be worried? Part 1
Some investors are placing bets against Canada. They’re short selling our currency, avoiding our equities and talking down our economy. Should we be worried? More
World Trade Center developer’s plan for a 926-foot tower moving ahead
NEW YORK
World Trade Center developer Larry Silverstein’s plan for a hotel-condo tower is moving forward after a London-based investment firm has agreed to provide a $660 million construction loan. More
Call for action after MOL says workers are responsible for their own safety
QUEEN’S PARK, ONT.
NDP MPP Michael Mantha called on the Ontario government to take action after a Ministry of Labour representative said workers are responsible for their own safety in the workplace, not government inspectors. More
Cold spring and weak construction hurt Deere’s 2013 predictions
MOLINE, Ill.
Deere & Co. said on May 15 that bad weather and weak economies will hinder sales growth this year for lawnmowers and construction equipment. More
CanBIM reschedule June session
TORONTO
The Canada BIM Council (CanBIM) has rescheduled its upcoming Halifax regional session to June 12 from June 13. More
More green roofs top Toronto buildings
TORONTO
The roofs on Toronto buildings are becoming more green, according to the Annual Green Roof Industry Survey. More
Witness recants testimony in Montreal corruption case
MONTREAL
A witness who has delivered bombshell testimony at Quebec’s corruption inquiry detailing decades political graft admitted Monday a part of his testimony was a lie. More
| MOST POPULAR STORIES |
- OPG $1 billion proposal to bury nuclear waste up for comment
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- Proposed Ambassador Bridge twinning draws Windsor mayor’s ire
- Construction on pedestrian tunnel to Billy Bishop Airport continues to make progress
- Ontario prompt payment bill to get second reading today
- 20 Most Popular Stories
| TODAY’S TOP CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS |
These projects have been selected from 316 projects with a total value of $2,787,806,637 that Reed Construction Data Building Reports reported on Friday.
SENIORS CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT & OFFICE BLDG
$90,000,000 Richmond Hill ON Prebid
$82,000,000 White River Twp ON Tenders
CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT BUILDING
$40,650,000 Markham ON Prebid
| ALEX’S ECONOMICS BLOG |
Reed Construction Data Canada’s Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in the North American economic environment with emphasis on the construction industry.
- An Overview of Prices and Sales in the Diverging U.S. and Canadian Housing Markets (April 25, 2013)
- Canada’s Precarious Dependence on the Commodity Price Super-Cycle (April 22, 2013)
- Twenty major upcoming residential and transportation terminal construction projects - April 2013 (April 15, 2013)
- More
| JOURNAL OF COMMERCE |
- Construction Site Arson
- Journal of Commerce Update for the week of May 20th, 2013
- Industry reacts to surprise B.C. Liberal majority
- Calgary Airport Tunnel
- Worker at centre of union sign up allegations speaks out
- Calgary program aims to get more people into the trades
- Midrise in the City
- Veterans battle barriers into the trades
- Government makes changes to online tendering
- SNC-Lavalin maintains that new bribery allegations have been resolved
- B.C. faces a tough battle for top talent
- Keyano College building state of the art training facility
- Essential skills can play a vital role in an apprentices' success
- Taking a closer look at the risks in green building for contractors
- Colleges conduct construction research in addition to teaching
- Skills Canada BC Competition
- Lower Mainland high school trades program is unique
- Construction Learning Forum aims to educate
- High schools looking for more industry participation
- Industrial construction supervisor program takes off
- Saskatchewan bill passed
- Edmonton garners support for regional cash for arena
- Feds pledge $5 million for Vimy memorial
| INDUSTRY EVENTS |
May 15 - June 5
Fundamentals of Concrete Technology-Wednesdays only organized by Ontario General Contractors Association at the Ontario General Contractors Association, Mississauga, ON
May 21 - 22
Grey To Green-Conference on Economics of Green Infrastructure organized by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities at the Evergreen Brickworks, Toronto, ON Tel:416-971-4494 Ext. 224
May 21 - 23
Asbestos Control in Buildings & Industry In Ontario - 3 Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Mississauga Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
May 22
Staying On Top of Industrial Environmental Regulations organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Sault Ste. Marie Office, Sault Ste. Marie, ON Tel:855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
May 22
Staying On Top of Industrial Environmental Regulations organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Stratford The Festival Inn, Stratford, ON Tel:855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
May 22 - 26
CSC Calgary Conference 2013 organized by Construction Specifications Canada Calgary, AB Tel:1-800-668-5684
