
Global construction outlook is bright, Timetric predicts
Middle East, Africa regions growing fastest

SNC-Lavalin wins two district cooling contracts in Saudi Arabia
SNC-Lavalin has landed two district cooling contracts in the Kingdom…

New safety manual for aggregates sector
The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association has created a…
Cement industry applauds B.C. government action on carbon tax
Changes will help protect B.C. jobs, economic development, and the environment: CAC

‘Applied Arts Partners’ to build new Emily Carr University campus
$123M project built to LEED Gold under Wood First Act
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KBC Tools, Fort Mac CA, Textura, McInnis Cement, eBay and Proxibid
Construction Lien Act under review by Ontario government
Review includes prompt payment issues in construction sector

National Research Council looking for construction experts
Building, Fire Code review

Walmart expansion plans create 3,700 construction jobs
$305M investment in 29 retail, distribution centre projects

‘Wikipave’ app launched by concrete paving association
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has launched its…
Burlington Canal Lift Bridge contract awarded
The federal government has awarded a $9.4-million contract to…
Planning work begins on the Toronto East General Hospital tower project
Includes 8-storey patient care tower, 3-storey addition, underground parking, existing building renos

Menkes to build high-tech Waterfront Innovation Centre in Toronto
Construction to start next year
Building permits finish strong in 2014
Total value up 5.2%, worth $85.1B across Canada

Part-time jobs keep unemployment rate stable in January: StatsCan
New part-time work was a driving influence as Canada’s…

Poor document management cause project delays: survey
Problems with document management are a major source of…

Ontario approves new working-at-heights training requirements for construction projects
New rules as of April 1, with two years to comply
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Rocky Mountain Equipment, Kenworth leadership changes
American Concrete Institute launches online ‘university’ learning module
The American Concrete Institute has launched the ACI University…

Work-related injury rates on the decline in Ontario, study shows
Employer investment, awareness credited for improvement