Wednesday, April 17, 2024 
Advancing the Dawson City Recreation Centre Project: New Procurement Method
The Dawson City Recreation Centre project is advancing to design and construction tender using a new procurement method. The replacement of the Dawson Recreation Centre is an important priority for the City of Dawson and the Government of Yukon. The facility…
Construction Begins in Fredericton: New $81.7M Arts Centre Breaks Ground
After years of financial hurdles and delays, construction has begun on Fredericton’s new $81.7 million performing arts centre, expected to complete by late 2026. The project, facing potential budget impacts due to inflation, is funded partly by federal and provincial governments,…
Meet the 2024-2025 ACI Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship Winners
The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in ideas, research, and people to…
B.C. construction sector seeks support as workers shortage, late payments persist
British Columbia’s construction industry is facing severe labor shortages despite rising wages, with the average annual wage nearing $75,000, reflecting a 21% increase over five years. The BC Construction Association highlights a persistent deficit of skilled workers, projected at 6,600 by…
New bridge from Quebec City to Île d’Orléans comes with $2.7B price tag
The Quebec government has announced a $2.7 billion project to replace the deteriorating bridge connecting Île d’Orléans to the mainland, with construction starting west of the existing bridge to meet modern safety standards and accommodate heavier vehicles. The new cable-stayed bridge…
Canadian housing starts decrease 7% in March
The total monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of housing starts for all areas in Canada decreased 7% in March (242,195 units) compared to February (260,047), according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The six-month trend in housing starts decreased 1.6% from…
Understanding and Preventing Chronic Dehydration in the Workplace
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the simple act of staying hydrated. Yet, chronic dehydration is a pervasive issue that can have serious consequences for our health, especially in the workplace. A study published…
Trudeau Budget Ignores Lessons of the Alberta Advantage: ICBA
The 2024 federal budget proves Ottawa has learned nothing from Alberta’s remarkable economic success, as the Trudeau Government continues to overspend, raise taxes, bloat bureaucracy, and do nothing to reverse Canada’s withering economic productivity and competitiveness, says the Independent Contractors and…
Trudeau Government Can’t Tax-and-Spend its Way to Canadian Prosperity: ICBA
The 2024 federal budget continues the Trudeau Government’s legacy of excessive spending, bloating bureaucracy, high taxes, and doing nothing to reverse Canada’s withering economic productivity and competitiveness, says the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), one of Canada’s largest business associations.…
The Impact of Tax Fraud in Construction: What Canadians Should Know
The Canadian District of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) is asking Canadians to consider construction industry tax fraud, its impact on workers and our communities, and steps we can take to combat this growing issue. The awareness…
Sean Penn Appointed New CEO at Chandos Construction
National technical builder Chandos Construction announces the appointment of Sean Penn as its new chief executive officer. Sean’s career at Chandos spans over 20 years, from his years working as a carpenter to his tenure as chief operating officer (COO), he…
The RAIC Announces the 2024 Annual Award Recipients
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is honoured to announce the recipients of the RAIC Annual Awards. The RAIC Annual Award recipients consist of architectural practices, projects and initiatives that illustrate the dynamic environment of Canadian architecture today. This year’s…
CIP, CSLA and RAIC Announce Winners of 2024 National Urban Design Awards
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 National Urban Design Awards. The National Urban Design Awards are awarded every…
Webinar: Carbon Goals – Start Now, It’s Easier Than You Think
May 14, 2024, 2:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Central / 12:00 PM Mountain / 11:00 AM Pacific The Energy Management Association is teaming up with the National Insulation Association (NIA) to host a free AIA-approved webinar diving into NIA’s recent…
Industry calls for meaningful investment as housing takes centre stage in Budget 2024
The federal government’s housing strategy is a long-awaited step forward to build more homes, but significantly more investment is needed to address critical infrastructure needs and the housing crisis, says Canada’s construction industry. The federal government’s plan announced in this Budget,…
