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Construction
Developer plots construction of Canada’s tallest condo tower in downtown Toronto
February 12, 2020 On-Site StaffA new building project planned for downtown Toronto is poised to see the tallest residential tower in the country rise at the foot of Yonge Street. Pinnacle International officially launched the 95-storey waterfront project Feb. 12. At 313 metres, so-called…
Mind the labour gap: Construction industry needs to recruit 307,000 workers over next decade
February 12, 2020 David KennedyThe latest forecast from BuildForce Canada projects continued growth in construction through the mid-2020s. Combined with retirements, the added labour required to keep up with demand will create a substantial gap
Pipeline protests impact B.C. legislature and Canada’s rail network
February 12, 2020 Laura Kane, The Canadian PressProtests in support of Indigenous hereditary chiefs who oppose a major pipeline project flared across Canada for a fifth day on Tuesday, disrupting British Columbia’s legislature and forcing the cancellation of dozens of commuter and freight trains. Hundreds blocked the entrances…
Ford Super Duty shows its capability in the desert
February 12, 2020 Mario CywinskiAround 10 years ago, one of my first truck events as an automotive journalist was for the 2011 Ford Super Duty. The event took place in Arizona, starting in Prescott, going through Yarnell, and eventually finishing in Glendale, a suburb…
Infrastructure bank takes on advisory role on proposed $1.6B power, fibre link between Manitoba and Nunavut
February 10, 2020 On-Site StaffThe Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) will be taking on an advisory role on a proposed project that would connect five remote communities in Nunavut with Manitoba’s power grid. The federal institution said Feb. 5 it will engage with stakeholders and…
Liberals face heat as cost of Trans Mountain expansion hits $12.6B
February 10, 2020 Jordan Press and Dan Healing, The Canadian PressOTTAWA—Expanding the Trans Mountain pipeline will now cost at least $12.6 billion — up from a three-year-old estimate of $7.4 billion on a project Finance Minister Bill Morneau insisted the Liberal government intends to sell back to the private sector…
Nearly 1.5 million Canadians working in construction with latest industry job gains
February 7, 2020 On-Site StaffA nearly 16,000-job gain in January marks the third month of positive construction labour momentum
B.C. First Nations disappointed while industry welcomes Trans Mountain ruling
February 5, 2020 Laura Kane, The Canadian PressThe controversial pipeline project cleared yet another big legal hurdle with the Federal Court of Appeal ruling this week
Minnesota regulators give key approvals for Line 3 pipeline
February 5, 2020 The Associated PressMinnesota utility regulators approved a court-ordered revised environmental review for Enbridge Energy’s plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across the state. On Feb. 3, Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission voted 3-1 to approve the environmental impact statement…
Saskatchewan premier forms cabinet committee on pipeline expansions
February 5, 2020 The Canadian PressSaskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has put together a committee of cabinet ministers to assess how the government could help get more pipelines built in the province. “Our government recognizes the necessity of further developing pipeline infrastructure to help our energy products reach…
Ontario begins safety blitz inspections, focusing on construction sites
February 5, 2020 by Megan HoeglerOntario workplace inspectors are launching a safety blitz focusing on construction sites. The ‘blitz’ was announced by Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development for the province, on Feb. 3. “We’re doing this to save lives,” McNaughton said…
OPG to explore alternatives following no vote on nuclear waste disposal site
February 5, 2020 by Megan HoeglerOntario Power Generation (OPG) will need to find somewhere else to dispose of nuclear waste. On Jan. 31, members of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) First Nations voted against a Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) site for low- and intermediate-level nuclear waste…
Gomaco introduces new high-production screed
February 4, 2020 by Megan HoeglerThis year Gomaco is introducing a high-production truss-mounted screed for paving bridge decks, flat slabs and floors. The new high-production screed can advance up to four feet (1.2 m) in a single pass, drastically reducing finishing time and providing savings…
Built in just 10 days, China’s virus hospital admits first patients
February 3, 2020 Joe McDonald, The Associated PressBEIJING—The first patients arrived Monday at a 1,000-bed hospital built in 10 days as part of China’s sweeping efforts to fight a new virus that is causing global alarm. Huoshenshan Hospital and a second 1,500-bed facility due to open this…
Aecon to buy Winnipeg-based electrical contractor Voltage Power for $30M
February 3, 2020 On-Site StaffAecon Group Inc. is adding to its in-house electrical contracting expertise with a new acquisition. The company said Feb. 3 it has purchased Winnipeg-based Voltage Power for $30 million, plus possible earnout payments based on future financial targets. The electrical…
Doosan Infracore adds new dealer in New Brunswick
January 31, 2020 On-Site StaffDoosan Infracore North America has picked up a new dealer on Canada’s East Coast. One of the equipment maker’s current dealers, Paul Equipment & Sons, has opened a new location in Fredericton. “We are excited for the expansion of this…
RFQ issued for Brampton, Ont. courthouse and Toronto bail centre renovation project
January 29, 2020 On-Site StaffInfrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of the Attorney General have issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for a project that involves renovating both a bail centre in Toronto and a courthouse in nearby Brampton, Ont. The province launched the search…
Epiroc introduces Combi Cutter 1600 hydraulic attachment
January 27, 2020 by Megan HoeglerEpiroc has released the Combi Cutter 1600 hydraulic attachment to the Canadian market The CC 1600 model for carriers in the 13 to 23 tonne class offers greater stability, lower weight and higher performance than previous versions. The Epiroc CC1600…
Infrastructure Ontario chief Ehren Cory returning to private sector
January 25, 2020 by Megan HoeglerCory will stay on until the end of April to give IO ample time to find a replacement.
SNC Lavalin recruits ex-Bombardier asset sales specialist to lead transformation
January 24, 2020 The Canadian PressMONTREAL—SNC-Lavalin Inc. has recruited a former Bombardier executive who oversaw key asset sales to oversee the engineering and construction firm’s strategic transformation. Louis Veronneau will take on the new role of chief transformation officer, which includes possible divestments and reducing…