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Electrical industry welcomes Ontario’s creation of standalone energy ministry
The demands from provincial government activity in Ontario’s energy sector are expected to increase and having a standalone energy ministry makes sense, industry stakeholders say. More
Project progress
Bluescape Construction continues work on Market Wharf condos
WILLIAM CONWAY/PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY
Work continues on the Market Wharf condo project in Toronto. Bluescape Construction Management Inc. began the 35-storey project, which includesan eight-storey podium, in late 2009; completion is scheduled for early 2011. More
Project progress
Bondfield Construction continues work on pumping station expansion in Markham, Ontario
WILLIAM CONWAY/PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY
Work continues on the expansion to the Milliken Reservoir and Pumping Station in Markham, Ont. Bondfield Construction Co. Ltd. is general contractor for the project. Completion is scheduled for April 2012. More
Column | Korky Koroluk
Storm building on urban runoff
As cities grapple with tight budgets, and as a changing climate begins to force changes in the way our cities must be managed, we hear more about higher urban densities, infill development, smart growth and the new urbanism. More
Economic at a Glance
Canadian housing starts will weaken but won’t be infected with U.S. virus
ALEX CARRICK
Chief Economist, CanaData
Housing starts in the second half of this year will weaken versus the first half, according to CanaData’s latest forecast. There are five obvious reasons. More
Non-resisdential construction profits to hit five-year low: report
OTTAWA
Non-residential construction investment increased in the second quarter of 2010, after declining for five consecutive quarters. Despite the uptick in activity, industry profits will fall to a five-year low in 2010, according to a Conference Board of Canada report. More
Bell, Bell Aliant to build high-speed internet network for eastern Ontario
TORONTO
Telecom companies Bell and Bell Aliant have been selected to build a high-speed Internet network to serve an estimated 95 per cent of residents and businesses in eastern Ontario. More
General Electric steps up participation in new wind projects
BOISE, Idaho
Like other U.S. investors in sustainable electricity, General Electric has stepped up its participation in new wind projects because of federal incentives. More
Canadian aims to build shipping-container village for Haitians
MONTREAL
A Haitian-Canadian musician wants to help the earthquake-displaced people in his homeland by spearheading the building of a village. More
| MOST POPULAR STORIES |
- Four companies short-listed to renovate London, Ontario hospital
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- Fanshawe College’s new Centre for Applied Transportation Technologies goes green
- U.S. power authority approves Tennessee nuclear facility
- Empire State Building owner loses battle to scale down competing tower
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| TODAY’S TOP CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS |
These projects have been selected from 205 projects with a total value of $6,038,717,913 that Reed Construction Data Building Reports reported on yesterday.
$497,000,000 North York ON Negotiated
$45,000,000 Etobicoke ON Negotiated
$31,000,000 Toronto ON Negotiated
| 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.
- For Canada, the longer-term outlook is largely about commodities (September 2, 2010)
- Canada’s construction starts in a transition phase (August 27, 2010)
- U.S. initial jobless claims rise to half a million again (August 19, 2010)
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| JOURNAL OF COMMERCE |
- Car plows into Vancouver construction site
- Options being considered for new Pattullo Bridge in Metro Vancouver
- New British Columbia procurement model arises from hospital projects
- Columbia Bitulithic resurfaces Canada Way in Burnaby, British Columbia
- Crane falls into Saskatchewan lake, forcing bridge closure
- Construction and engineering mergers increase: Report
- BC Housing complex features Western Canada’s largest solar installation
- Construction underway on overdue sewer project in Smithers, British Columbia
- Trinidad and Tobago project designed to protect Buccoo Reef
- Manitoba invests in Winnipeg road improvements
- Contractors race to meet infrastructure stimulus deadline
- New Port Mann Bridge rises over Fraser River
- VanDusen Botanical Garden visitor centre shaping up as a living building
- Boundary Road Connector project takes shape in northern British Columbia
- Work begins on RCMP E-Division headquarters in Surrey, British Columbia
- Saskatchewan no closer to public-private partnership framework
- Dawson Bridge rehabilitation nearing completion in Edmonton
| INDUSTRY EVENTS |
September 9
Asbestos Workers - 1 Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-888-767-3330 ext 3021 Email:courses@pinchin.com
September 14
Introduction to Radon Breakfast Seminar organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-888-767-3330 ext 3021 Email:courses@pinchin.com
September 14 - 15
Canadian Utilities Equipment & Engineering Show organized by Electricity Distributors Association at the International Centre, Toronto, ON
September 15
Introduction to Building Science Breakfast Seminar organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-888-767-3330 ext 3021 Email:courses@pinchin.com
September 16
Spills Prevention and Response Workshop organized by Region of Waterloo at the Waterloo Region Emergency Services Training and Research Complex, Waterloo, ON Tel:519-575-4426 Email:wrp@regionofwaterloo.ca
September 16 - 19
OGCA 72nd Annual General Meeting and Conference organized by Ontario General Contractors Association at the Le Parker Meridien Hotel, New York, NY Tel:905-671-3969
September 17
One Day Asbestos Training for Maintenance Workers organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd. at the Pinchin Environmental Head office, Mississauga, ON Tel:1-888-767-3330 ext 1335 Email:courses@pinchin.com
September 21
Mould Management & Abatement - One Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-888-767-3330 Ext 3021 Email:courses@pinchin.com
September 21 - 23
Legionella Update organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd. at the Pinchin Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:905-363-1335 Email:courses@pinchin.com
September 21- 23
Hazards & Control of Mould in Buildings - 3 Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd. at the Pinchin Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:905-363-1335 or 1888-767-3330 ext 1335
September 22 - 23
The Canadian Institute's Energy Save organized by The Canadian Institute at the Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, ON Tel:1-877-927-7936 Email:marketing_info@canadianinstitute.com
September 22 - 24
Crane & Rigging Workshop organized by Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association/Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC) at the Hilton San Diego, San Diego, CA Tel:703-698-0291 Email:info@scranet.org
September 22 - 25
MCA Canada's National Conference organized by Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada at the Halifax Marriott Hotel, Halifax, NS Tel:613-232-0492
September 22 - 25
Toronto Regional Green Building Festival organized by Green Building Alliance at the Direct Energy Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:416-364-0050 Ext. 304
September 23
25th Annual CanaData Construction Industry Forecasts Conference organized by Reed Construction Data at the Liberty Grand Entertainment and Conference Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:1-800-465-6475 Ext. 5471 Email:canadataconference@reedbusiness.com
September 24 - 25
CCA Fall Board Meeting organized by Canadian Construction Association at the Delta Hotel, Charlottetown, PEI Tel:613-236-9455
September 26 - 29
TAC Annual Conference and Exhibition organized by Transportation Association of Canada Halifax, NS Tel:613-736-1350
September 28
Construction Law Update Calgary organized by MMPI Canada at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, AB Tel:416-512-3801
September 28
Indoor Air Quality Breakfast Seminar organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-888-767-3330 ext 3021 Email:courses@pinchin.com
September 29
Building Envelope Solutions Conference organized by MMPI Canada at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, AB Tel:416-512-3801
September 29 - October 1
Rubber Recycling Symposium organized by Rubber Association of Canada/Rubber Manufacturers' Association at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto, ON Tel:905-814-1714
September 30
Glass Connections - Vancouver 2010 organized by Canadian Glass Association at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre, Burnaby, BC Tel:604-588-0245 Email:zgordon@canadianglassassociation.com
September 30 - October 1
Design-Build Conference organized by Canadian Design-Build Institute at the Intercontinental Montreal Hotel, Montreal, QC Tel:613-236-9455 Ext.408 Email:diannaf@cca-acc.com
October 5
Mould Awareness Breakfast Seminar organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-888-767-3330 ext 3021 Email:courses@pinchin.com
October 6
Alberta Wood Solutions Fair organized by Wood WORKS! at the Calgary Coast Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, Calgary, AB
October 7
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Breakfast organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-888-767-3330 ext 3021 Email:courses@pinchin.com
