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MacKay 2024 recipient of OAPC’s Bleeds Black Award
MacKay 2024 recipient of OAPC’s Bleeds Black Award
Long-time road construction member John MacKay is the 2024 recipient of the Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council’s (OAPC) Bleeds Black Award. A vice-president at Green Infrastructure Partners Inc., MacKay was presented with the award at OAPC’s recent fall se...
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CCA will meet with feds to discuss NIA flaws: Gilbert
Canadian Construction Association president Rodrigue Gilbert says the CCA welcom...
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Foundation laid for performance-based asphalt testing in Ontario
After almost five years of work, a special volunteer task group believes it has...
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GTHA traffic gridlock leads to $44.7B per year in lost productivity: Report
TORONTO — A new report commissioned by the Residential and Civil Construction Al...
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MacKay 2024 recipient of OAPC’s Bleeds Black Award
Long-time road construction member John MacKay is the 2024 recipient of the Onta...
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CCA will meet with feds to discuss NIA flaws: Gilbert
Canadian Construction Association president Rodrigue Gilbert says the CCA welcom...
Associations
Foundation laid for performance-based asphalt testing in Ontario
After almost five years of work, a special volunteer task group believes it has...
Associations
GTHA traffic gridlock leads to $44.7B per year in lost productivity: Report
TORONTO — A new report commissioned by the Residential and Civil Construction Al...
Associations
RESCON report unveils ‘out of control’ tax burden on newly constructed homes
VAUGHAN, ONT. –  A new report commissioned by the Residential Construction Counc...
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CCA applauds ‘long overdue’ federal leadership on the National Infrastructure Assessment council
OTTAWA — The federal government’s recent announcement that it has appointed the...
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MCAC, Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba sign strategic MOU
AUSTIN — A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Mechani...
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Tilt-Up Concrete Association to hold pre-Christmas meet-up near Toronto
The Canadian branch of the Tilt Up Concrete Association is holding a Tilt-Up Nex...
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MCAC launches children’s book ‘Susie’s Shed,’ a trades showcase for young girls
To every child reading this book, know that your career can be anything...
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CCA Hill Day reiterates industry message to cut the red tape once and for all
OTTAWA — Construction industry leaders recently descended on Parliament Hill for...
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Letter to the Editor: Investment tax credit program amounts to more red tape
To the Editor: There’s an old adage that if something sounds too good t...
Associations , Government
Avison Young’s Lacheur appointed chair of BOMA Canada
TORONTO — Avison Young’s principal and executive vice-president of real estate m...
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MEA, ACEC-Ontario launch revised standard agreement for engineering projects
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) and the Associatio...
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RESCON report warns the future is dire for housing starts in Ontario
VAUGHAN, ONT. — The future is not looking bright for housing starts in Ontario,...
Associations , Economic
Submissions open for OAA’s SHIFT2025 Challenge
TORONTO — The Ontario Association of Architects’ (OAA) SHIFT2025 Challenge, Resh...
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ACO celebrates reinvigorating Ontario’s heritage through challenging projects
At a recent gala event in Toronto, the developers, designers, contractors and ot...
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Housing pushes the envelope of this year’s OAA Queen’s Park Picks
Nine diverse housing projects, ranging from a Kingston apartment building constr...
Associations , Projects
ULI kicks off Hines Student Competition
TORONTO — The Toronto branch of the Urban Land Institute has announced details o...
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RCCAO emphasizes importance of immigration to construction sector
TORONTO — The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) has...
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RESCON women’s panel encourages planting the seed early to help grow future tradespeople
Angela Coldwell has made it her mission to raise awareness about careers in cons...
Associations , Labour
Piccini greeted as friend, partner of Building Trades
Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David...
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The ‘math doesn’t make sense’: A rental housing development struggle
The biggest challenge to getting rental housing projects built today is the math...
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ACEC names Pelletier new chair of board of directors
OTTAWA — The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) has a...
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Ontario government engineers start job action in contract dispute
TORONTO - More than 600 professional engineers and land surveyors who work for t...
Associations , Government
Lack of clarity can lead to messy disputes: OGCA panel
Construction partnerships start with pure intentions but too often the best-laid...
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Lesurf’s goal as OGCA chair is to bolster the voice of the industry
After over 11 years on the board, Craig Lesurf has been named chair of the Ontar...
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Is the Ontario Highway 401 tunnel really feasible? The industry responds
The Government of Ontario announced it is exploring the feasibility of construct...
Associations , Government , Infrastructure
To bid or not to bid? New CCA tool has the answer
A new Canadian Construction Association (CCA) bulletin aims to help contractors...
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Proposed regulation could help Ontario builders free up funds for housing projects
A consultation process has been launched by the Ontario government to implement...
Associations , Government
RESCON continues to urge governments to make homebuilding more affordable
VAUGHAN, ONT.  — Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) president...
Associations , Government
CCA’s CONtact mentorship program now accepting submissions
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is looking for innovators with a pro...
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OHBA acquires EnerQuality, aims to launch training program
NIAGARA FALLS, ONT. — The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) has announce...
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Trudeau to chair Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign
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Chatham-Kent pediatric centre designed for unique local needs
The citizens of Chatham-Kent were recently given the opportunity to demonstrate...
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New Tecumseth civic retrofit wins WoodWorks award
The repurposing of the former Alliston Union Public School to serve as a modern...
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RFP closed for QEW Garden City Skyway – Bridge Twinning project
NIAGARA, ONT. — Infrastructure Ontario has announced the Requests for Proposals...
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Skills Ontario’s pre-budget submission reiterates urgent need to tackle trades shortage
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. – Skills Ontario recently presented its recommendations to the...
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Province taking over maintenance of Thousand Islands Parkway, improves section of 401
ROCKPORT, ONT. — A decision has been made for the Ontario government to take ove...
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A 20-year-old blind cat is rescued from an icy Massachusetts pond by construction workers
WESTFORD, MASS. — Tiki, a 20-year-old blind black-and-white cat, likes to roam a...
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Michigan’s largest timbered building will have unique power system
Not only will it be Michigan’s largest timbered residential complex but it’s the...