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Inflation that Persists Raises Risk of Deeper Longer Recession

On family trips, one of the most frequently voiced questions by my children was,...

Economic September 23, 2022

Woman gets 6 years in prison for damaging pipeline

DES MOINES, IOWA - A federal judge sentenced an Arizona woman on Thursday to six...

Government , Resource , US News September 23, 2022

Worker on front end loader hits, kills Florida deputy

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A Florida sheriff's deputy working an overnight shift to...

OH&S , US News September 23, 2022

AGC launches broad new suicide prevention program

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has launched a multi-pronged...

US News September 23, 2022

Big-D Construction completes $10.3M expansion at Westminster College

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — The Florence J. Gillmor Hall at Westminster College in Sa...

US News September 23, 2022

Alectra wins top Ontario energy award

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The Ontario Energy Association (OEA) has honoured Alectra Ut...

Associations September 23, 2022

Ground broken on Lofts at St. Anthony in Amherstburg

AMHERSTBURG, ONT. — The official groundbreaking ceremony for Lofts at St. Anthon...

Projects September 23, 2022

Lanterra’s Glenhill project to incorporate hotel into condo building

TORONTO — Lanterra Developments has released plans for the integration of Glenhi...

Projects September 23, 2022

Include affordability in missing middle strategies: scholars

Canada’s quest to build more missing middle housing in cities will miss the mark...

Infrastructure September 23, 2022

PHOTO: Growing Galleria

Floors are taking shape on the first two towers of the Galleria On The Park mixe...

Projects September 23, 2022

Zeidler-Evans Lecture series examines architecture and health care

Almost 60 years ago a “green dean and a budding architect” formed a partnership...

Infrastructure , Projects September 23, 2022

Your top DCN headlines: Sept. 19 to 23

Your top DCN headlines this week feature a unique project story on the Thunder W...

Government , Labour , Projects , Resource September 23, 2022

The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 209: Mulisius Joe of the Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario

On this episode of the Construction Record podcast, digital media editor Warren...

September 23, 2022

Climate change effect on public transportation infrastructure to cost billions: FAO

The effects of climate change are projected to cost Ontario an extra $1.5 billio...

Government , Infrastructure September 23, 2022

CANS advisory: Members secure worksites in preparation for Fiona

As Eastern Canada braces for the potential impacts of Hurricane Fiona, the Const...

Associations September 22, 2022

Hydro One pledges 50:50 equity deals with First Nations on large transmission projects

Ontario’s Hydro One has announced an equity partnership model with First Nations...

Infrastructure , Resource September 22, 2022

U.S. and Canadian Housing Starts Not Yet Humbled by Higher Interest Rates

In the U.S., the Federal Reserve has just raised its key policy setting interest...

Economic September 22, 2022

Zehr presented Jock Tindale Memorial Award for demonstrating integrity

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONT. — The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) p...

Associations September 22, 2022

Fengate appoints Yoo as new CFO

TORONTO — Fengate Asset Management has announced Nina Yoo has been appointed chi...

Economic September 22, 2022

Funding finalized for Suffolk Downs project in Massachusetts

REVERE, MASS. — Three partners have announced they have secured a $150 million c...

US News September 22, 2022

Company loses bid to recover payout for Dubai hotel fire

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - An insurance company that was ordered to pay more...

Government September 22, 2022

Ontario Association of Landscape Architects presents recognition awards

LONDON, ONT. — Ten community leaders have been recognized for their outstanding...

Associations September 22, 2022

City of Markham will turn Shouldice Property into public park

MARKHAM, ONT.—The City of Markham, Ont. has purchased the Shouldice Property in...

Projects September 22, 2022

Legal Notes: Court of appeal ruling reduces the surety of surety bonds

Surety bonds are financial instruments transferring project risk to a third-part...

Government September 22, 2022

Wolastoqey Nation says NB Power backtracked on three of six terms for Mactaquac dam

FREDERICTON — The Wolastoqey Nation says talks with NB Power have broken down re...

Projects , Resource September 22, 2022

UA Local 71 reports Ottawa construction industry ‘booming’

The latest job numbers are in and they herald good times for unionized Ottawa-ar...

Economic , Labour September 22, 2022

TimberFever brings back the heat after two years in virtual mode

After two years in virtual mode, TimberFever, the design-build competition for u...

Labour September 22, 2022

Iowa St. announces plans for ‘CYTown’ mixed use development

AMES, Iowa - Iowa State announced plans Monday for a $200 million retail, office...

Projects , US News September 21, 2022

Guckes: September expansion pace quickens on gains in medical, government and community

ConstructConnect’s Expansion Index, a monthly measure of the dollar value of pla...

Economic September 21, 2022

Guckes: Rising interest rates further slowing investment spending

Much has been made of the efforts by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank to raise inte...

Economic September 21, 2022

East Coast warning: Hurricane Fiona could cause damage, power outages and flooding

HALIFAX — Residents of Atlantic Canada and the eastern edge of Quebec are being...

Infrastructure September 21, 2022

September’s Mid-Month Economic Nuggets Report – With an Emphasis on Manufacturing Shipments & New Orders

There will be a lot riding on the hoped-for success of the U.S. manufacturing se...

Economic September 21, 2022

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Toronto tendering cancellations symptom of broader bid problems say contractors

The cancellation of three tenders for road resurfacing work by the City of Toron...

Government September 13, 2022

OH&S Legal Update: Coroner’s inquest recommends new restrictions for cellphones at construction projects

A recent coroner’s inquest has addressed the important issue of the hazard of ce...

Labour , OH&S September 14, 2022

Metrolinx announces winning teams for two Ontario Line contracts

TORONTO — Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have announced the preferred prop...

Infrastructure , Projects September 16, 2022

OPSEU applies for first-contract arbitration for TSSA safety inspectors

TORONTO - The union representing striking Technical Standards and Safety Authori...

Labour September 20, 2022

Anmar suing Stelco for nearly $18M of alleged unpaid work

A contractor is suing Stelco Inc. and Legacy Lands Lake Erie Inc. for nearly $18...

Infrastructure , Labour , Projects September 14, 2022

Higher wages will cause WSIB cost hikes for some construction employers: OGCA

The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) has learned that Workplace Sa...

Associations September 12, 2022

‘New normal will be characterized by rapid change’: Mollenhauer

Change is occurring rapidly and the construction industry needs to be prepared....

Associations , Economic September 15, 2022

Report reimagines long-term care architecture from Ontario’s ‘minimum standard’

A newly released University of Toronto study says there is a direct correlation...

Government , Infrastructure September 15, 2022

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