DCN Archives - constructconnect.com аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023's construction news Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:27:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/10/cropped-favicon-32x32-1-32x32.png DCN Archives - constructconnect.com 32 32 The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 364: Bill Black on the Calgary Green Line /dcn/podcasts/the-construction-record-podcast-episode-364-bill-black-on-the-calgary-green-line Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:55:17 +0000 /?post_type=podcast&p=393134 On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, Calgary Construction Association president Bill Black speaks with digital media editor Warren Frey about the many delays and governmental clashes affecting the City of Calgary’s Green Line light-rail transit project.   Alberta premier Danielle Smith recently said she wants the project to proceed as originally envisioned and […]

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]]> Greenbelt issue a barrier to support for speeding up infrastructure: government poll /dcn/news/government/2024/09/greenbelt-issue-a-barrier-to-support-for-speeding-up-infrastructure-government-poll /dcn/news/government/2024/09/greenbelt-issue-a-barrier-to-support-for-speeding-up-infrastructure-government-poll#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:39:35 +0000 /?p=393117 TORONTO – One of the largest factors standing in the way of Ontario being able to speed up critical infrastructure projects is a sense of public distrust fostered by the government’s own history with the Greenbelt, polling commissioned by the government suggests. Leger conducted an online survey about infrastructure in mid-to-late December and held focus […]

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]]> /dcn/news/government/2024/09/greenbelt-issue-a-barrier-to-support-for-speeding-up-infrastructure-government-poll/feed 0 HCRA lays 124 charges against Albion /dcn/news/associations/2024/09/hcra-lays-124-charges-against-albion /dcn/news/associations/2024/09/hcra-lays-124-charges-against-albion#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:52:38 +0000 /?p=393096 TORONTO – The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) has laid 124 charges against Albion Building Consultant Inc. and its business associates for illegal building and selling. The HCRA is also seeking a restraining order to prevent Albion from further violating the law and endangering consumers, stated a Sept. 12 release. Albion has multiple prior convictions for illegal […]

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]]> /dcn/news/associations/2024/09/hcra-lays-124-charges-against-albion/feed 0 Hydro One hosts community open houses for North Shore Link transmission line /dcn/news/infrastructure/2024/09/hydro-one-hosts-community-open-houses-for-north-shore-link-transmission-line /dcn/news/infrastructure/2024/09/hydro-one-hosts-community-open-houses-for-north-shore-link-transmission-line#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:22:28 +0000 /?p=393002 SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. – Hydro One Inc. is hosting three open houses in Sault Ste. Marie, Searchmont and Echo Bay this month to engage with Indigenous communities, elected officials, property owners, businesses, residents and other interest groups for the proposed North Shore Link transmission line project. The proposed line, formerly known as the Mississagi […]

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]]> /dcn/news/infrastructure/2024/09/hydro-one-hosts-community-open-houses-for-north-shore-link-transmission-line/feed 0 Your top DCN headlines: Sept. 9 to 13 /dcn/news/government/2024/09/your-top-dcn-headlines-sept-9-to-13 /dcn/news/government/2024/09/your-top-dcn-headlines-sept-9-to-13#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:54:24 +0000 /?p=393020 Your top DCN headlines this week cover news Transport Futures panellists are warning of a major transit project cost crisis; Enwave has commissioned its next Deep Lake Water Cooling expansion in Toronto; LiUNA 183 is on the receiving end of provincial skills funding for a new training centre in Vaughan, Ont.; and the Brantford bridge […]

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]]> /dcn/news/government/2024/09/your-top-dcn-headlines-sept-9-to-13/feed 0 High borrowing costs, record condo completions lead to oversupply in Greater Toronto /dcn/news/economic/2024/09/high-borrowing-costs-record-condo-completions-lead-to-oversupply-in-greater-toronto /dcn/news/economic/2024/09/high-borrowing-costs-record-condo-completions-lead-to-oversupply-in-greater-toronto#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:45:55 +0000 /?p=392917 TORONTO—Greater Toronto Area-real estate watchers say the combination of high interest rates and an uptick in new condo units coming online has led to an oversupply that will take time to balance out. A report by TD economist Rishi Sondhi said sales activity hasn’t been absorbing supply fast enough, with July condo resales in the […]

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]]> /dcn/news/economic/2024/09/high-borrowing-costs-record-condo-completions-lead-to-oversupply-in-greater-toronto/feed 0 Rent increases in smaller markets outweigh declines in big cities in August: report /dcn/news/economic/2024/09/rent-increases-in-smaller-markets-outweigh-declines-in-big-cities-in-august-report /dcn/news/economic/2024/09/rent-increases-in-smaller-markets-outweigh-declines-in-big-cities-in-august-report#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:30:26 +0000 /?p=392900 TORONTO —A new report says August rental rates fell in some of аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023’s largest and priciest markets to continue a months-long trend, while prices rose in smaller markets. The report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation finds the average Vancouver rental rate was down six per cent from last year to $3,116 for the ninth straight month […]

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]]> /dcn/news/economic/2024/09/rent-increases-in-smaller-markets-outweigh-declines-in-big-cities-in-august-report/feed 0 Niagara Region watermain work a joint effort to make much-needed improvements /dcn/news/infrastructure/2024/09/niagara-region-watermain-work-a-joint-effort-to-make-much-needed-improvements /dcn/news/infrastructure/2024/09/niagara-region-watermain-work-a-joint-effort-to-make-much-needed-improvements#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:28:50 +0000 /?p=393064 Located in the heart of Ontario’s wine country, the picturesque Niagara Region community of Beamsville is in the midst of a two-part, major infrastructure project that is causing some inconvenience to homes and businesses along Ontario Street, its main thoroughfare. Earlier this year general contractor Alfred Beam Excavating began the open cut installation of a […]

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]]> /dcn/news/infrastructure/2024/09/niagara-region-watermain-work-a-joint-effort-to-make-much-needed-improvements/feed 0 Construction industry needs government support to weather climate change challenges: CCA report /dcn/news/government/2024/09/construction-industry-needs-government-support-to-weather-climate-change-challenges-cca-report /dcn/news/government/2024/09/construction-industry-needs-government-support-to-weather-climate-change-challenges-cca-report#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:17:19 +0000 /?p=393061 A new report finds although the construction industry has made progress in reducing its environmental impact, in order to meet goals and future-proof infrastructure, support is needed from stakeholders and all levels of government as is increased investment and stronger policies. The report, Climate resilience in construction: Building for a sustainable future, was released by […]

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]]> /dcn/news/government/2024/09/construction-industry-needs-government-support-to-weather-climate-change-challenges-cca-report/feed 0 Bird named among the top 30 companies on the TSX in 2024 /dcn/news/economic/2024/09/bird-named-among-the-top-30-companies-on-the-tsx-in-2024 /dcn/news/economic/2024/09/bird-named-among-the-top-30-companies-on-the-tsx-in-2024#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:15:04 +0000 /?p=392893 MISSISSAUGA, ONT.—Bird Construction Inc. has been recognized as a 2024 TSX30 winner by the Toronto Stock Exchange and has been named among the top 30 companies on the TSX this year. On Sept. 6, an announcement by S&P/Dow Jones Indices said Bird’s common shares will be added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index effective prior to […]

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]]> /dcn/news/economic/2024/09/bird-named-among-the-top-30-companies-on-the-tsx-in-2024/feed 0 TODs, Ontario Line highlighted during transit innovation session /dcn/news/infrastructure/2024/09/tods-ontario-line-highlighted-during-transit-innovation-session /dcn/news/infrastructure/2024/09/tods-ontario-line-highlighted-during-transit-innovation-session#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:09:08 +0000 /?p=393056 Over the past 10 years the concept of transit-oriented developments (TODs) has gone from an intriguing possibility to an essential component of major transit projects. Metrolinx’s Ontario Line project is a case in point, delegates attending the recent Transport Futures summit heard, with many of the 15 stations targeted for TODs. A Province of Ontario […]

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]]> /dcn/news/infrastructure/2024/09/tods-ontario-line-highlighted-during-transit-innovation-session/feed 0 Atria appoints new VP of business development and labour relations /dcn/news/labour/2024/09/atria-appoints-new-vp-of-business-development-and-labour-relations /dcn/news/labour/2024/09/atria-appoints-new-vp-of-business-development-and-labour-relations#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:00:40 +0000 /?p=392890 TORONTO—Atria Development Corporation has appointed Durval Terceira as vice-president of business development and labour relations. Terceira previously served as the co-ordinator for Carpenters’ Local 1030, where he was responsible for representing the interests of skilled trades professionals and advocating for fair working conditions across Toronto. He also served as a Carpenters’ Regional Council executive board […]

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