Others Archives - constructconnect.com Canada's construction news Fri, 12 May 2023 13:22:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/10/cropped-favicon-32x32-1-32x32.png Others Archives - constructconnect.com 32 32 Texas State House close to biting the hand that feeds its power grid /dcn/news/usa/2023/05/texas-state-house-close-to-biting-the-hand-that-feeds-its-power-grid Fri, 12 May 2023 13:22:50 +0000 /?p=313913 Texas lawmakers don’t seem to have much love for renewable power, if the list of proposed legislation before the Texas House is any indication. Of several bills reported by local media, one under current consideration includes higher registration fees for purchasers of EVs, based on claims EVs don’t pay for road maintenance through gasoline taxes. […]

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]]> A haunting at Eldon House: Repair of ancient boiler precedes a terrifying encounter in London, Ont.’s oldest home /dcn/news/others/2022/10/a-haunting-at-eldon-house-repair-of-ancient-boiler-precedes-a-terrifying-encounter-in-london-ont-s-oldest-home Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:47:33 +0000 /?p=278074 When my younger brother Evert Kenter tells a ghost story, I’m inclined to believe he’s come by it honestly. He’s a man of several skilled trades — including electrician and gasfitter. About 20 years ago, his employment with the City of London included maintaining the HVAC systems of historic Eldon House, London’s oldest residence. Built […]

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]]> Bird Stairs contributes to purchasing wheelchair for New Brunswick athlete /dcn/news/others/2022/07/bird-stairs-contributes-to-purchasing-wheelchair-for-new-brunswick-athlete Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:45:10 +0000 /?p=268920 DARTMOUTH, N.S.—Construction supply company Bird Stairs is matching all donations up to $6,000 toward the purchase of a new wheelchair for Austin MacLellan, a 21-year-old Fredericton, N.S. athlete, who will be competing at the Junior Worlds with the Canadian Men’s U23 basketball team this fall. As a child, MacLellan was diagnosed with two different neuromuscular […]

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]]> Construction product supplier to open Vernon branch /joc/news/others/2022/06/construction-product-supplier-to-open-vernon-branch Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:45:28 +0000 /?p=267631 VERNON, B.C.—Wolseley Canada is set to open its newest branch in Vernon this month. The Vernon branch is a 12,000-square-foot facility located at 4227 25A Avenue. Wolseley stated it offers the full assortment of Wolseley Canada’s plumbing and HVAC products. At the grand opening on June 28, the first 100 customers will receive free gifts, […]

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]]> CCOHS marks Safety and Health Week with activities and events for workers /dcn/news/ohs/2022/04/ccohs-marks-safety-and-health-week-with-activities-and-events-for-workers Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:59:51 +0000 /?p=262453 HAMILTON, ONT.—The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is celebrating Safety and Health Week virtually this year with free, live online events from May 2 to 5. CCOHS developed the program for organizations to include as part of their Safety and Health Week activities for workers, indicates a release. Activities begin May 2 […]

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]]> Toronto again tops North American crane count /dcn/news/others/2022/04/toronto-again-tops-north-american-crane-count Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:50:36 +0000 /?p=262370 PHOENIX—Toronto continues to blow away the field in the semi-annual North American crane count index conducted by Rider Levett Bucknall. In Q1 2022, Toronto had 252 cranes working on construction projects, far outdistancing the second-place city in the crane index, Los Angeles, which had 51. Seattle was next with 37, Calgary had 31 and Washington, […]

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]]> Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Putting the cuffs on the underground economy could fund public services and infrastructure /joc/news/economic/2022/04/industry-perspectives-op-ed-putting-the-cuffs-on-the-underground-economy-could-fund-public-services-and-infrastructure Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:50:31 +0000 /?p=262463 Dishonest construction contractors who underreport income or deliberately misclassify their workers to evade tax and employment fees are costing the B.C. economy at least $308 million a year. That money could pay for the new patient care tower at Lions Gate Hospital. It could buy 45 new MRI machines. Or it could fund the entire […]

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]]> Skills Ontario exhibits Trades & Tech Truck at National Home Show /dcn/news/others/2022/04/skills-ontario-exhibits-trades-tech-truck-at-national-home-show Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:45:26 +0000 /?p=262335 TORONTO—Skills Ontario is exhibiting its new Trades & Tech Truck, a mobile experiential learning unit, at the National Home Show at the Enercare Centre in Toronto from now to April 24.  The team Skills Ontario developed the initiative in an effort to reach even more Ontarians across the province. Visitors to the Trades & Tech […]

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]]> BC Bid site updated for public contract seekers /joc/news/others/2022/04/bc-bid-site-updated-for-public-contract-seekers Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:51:16 +0000 /?p=262126 VICTORIA, B.C.—BC Bid’s website just got a major upgrade. Government officials say the new, modernized site is ready for businesses and public-sector organizations to register. The site is an online marketplace where public-sector organizations such as municipalities, school districts, health authorities, Crown corporations and the B.C. government can advertise contract opportunities for work in a […]

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]]> Government invests $1.3 M for training to design, build and maintain roads and bridges /dcn/news/government/2022/04/government-invests-1-3-m-for-training-to-design-build-and-maintain-roads-and-bridges Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:35:31 +0000 /?p=262018 OAKVILLE, ONT.—The 2022 Good Roads Conference kicked off with an announcement of more than $1.3 million in funding to train municipal workers designing, building and maintaining roads and bridges in Ontario. The announcement was made by Monte McNaughton, minister of labour, training and skills development at the conference April 11. The funds will be invested […]

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]]> AEM calls for hall of fame nominations /dcn/news/associations/2022/04/aem-calls-for-hall-of-fame-nominations Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:50:25 +0000 /?p=261931 MILWAUKEE, WIS.—The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) wants recommendations for their next hall of fame inductee. AEM has recognized “those whose inventions, ideas, leadership and courage have contributed to the industry and our community’s quality of life” since 1993, a release stated, and last year inducted Trimble, Inc. senior vice-president Bryn Fosburgh for his work […]

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]]> Dufferin Aggregates – Flamboro Quarry wins OSSGA Safety Innovation Award /dcn/news/others/2022/04/dufferin-aggregates-flamboro-quarry-wins-ossga-safety-innovation-award Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:50:05 +0000 /?p=261549 TORONTO—CRH Canada Group Inc. Dufferin Aggregates – Flamboro Quarry is the recipient of the 2021 Safety Innovation Award presented by the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (OSSGA). The award was presented at OSSGA’s 2022 Annual Conference held recently in Toronto. Introduced in 2020, the award recognizes innovative practices, programs and projects in Ontario’s aggregate […]

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