JOC Archives - constructconnect.com Canada's construction news Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:31:57 +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 JOC Archives - constructconnect.com 32 32 Beyond net-zero: Wellington East Business Centre using unique concrete methods /joc/news/projects/2024/11/beyond-net-zero-wellington-east-business-centre-using-unique-concrete-methods /joc/news/projects/2024/11/beyond-net-zero-wellington-east-business-centre-using-unique-concrete-methods#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:10:07 +0000 /?p=414676 Canada’s largest office building to pursue beyond net-zero standards is scheduled for completion and opening this February. Designed by Keith Loffler McAlpine Architects, with structural design by NCK Engineering Ltd, the Wellington East Business Centre is a four-storey, 7,432-square-metre commercial condominium building at Wellington Street East and Highway 404 in Aurora. Construction started in the […]

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]]> /joc/news/projects/2024/11/beyond-net-zero-wellington-east-business-centre-using-unique-concrete-methods/feed 0 Concrete /joc/editorial-features/concrete-and-masonry Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:00:57 +0000 /?post_type=campaign&p=204882 The post Concrete appeared first on constructconnect.com.

]]> Cariboo Gold Mine in Wells, B.C., gets approval, but a First Nation is opposed /joc/news/resource/2024/11/cariboo-gold-mine-in-wells-b-c-gets-approval-but-a-first-nation-is-opposed /joc/news/resource/2024/11/cariboo-gold-mine-in-wells-b-c-gets-approval-but-a-first-nation-is-opposed#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:05:14 +0000 /?p=414662 VICTORIA — An operating permit has been granted for the Cariboo Gold Mine in central British Columbia, a project that’s expected to process 1.1 million tonnes of gold-bearing ore a year but is still opposed by a First Nation.  The B.C. government says in a news release that Barkerville Gold Mines, owned by Osisko Development […]

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]]> /joc/news/resource/2024/11/cariboo-gold-mine-in-wells-b-c-gets-approval-but-a-first-nation-is-opposed/feed 0 Insurance bureau estimates $110 million in damages from October storms in B.C. /joc/news/infrastructure/2024/11/insurance-bureau-estimates-110-million-in-damages-from-october-storms-in-b-c /joc/news/infrastructure/2024/11/insurance-bureau-estimates-110-million-in-damages-from-october-storms-in-b-c#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:00:36 +0000 /?p=414657 VANCOUVER — Intense flooding that hammered British Columbia’s coast last month has led to more than $110 million in insured damage claims.  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says insurers have been working with clients for the last few weeks since the Category 4 atmospheric river caused “significant flood damage” to Metro Vancouver properties in Coquitlam, […]

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]]> /joc/news/infrastructure/2024/11/insurance-bureau-estimates-110-million-in-damages-from-october-storms-in-b-c/feed 0 Habitat for Humanity housing survey highlights Canada’s deepening housing crisis /joc/news/economic/2024/11/habitat-for-humanity-housing-survey-highlights-canadas-deepening-housing-crisis /joc/news/economic/2024/11/habitat-for-humanity-housing-survey-highlights-canadas-deepening-housing-crisis#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:59 +0000 /?p=414550 TORONTO — Habitat for Humanity Canada’s third annual Affordable Housing Survey reveals the vast majority of Canadians (84 per cent) now say buying a home feels like a luxury and 88 per cent of renters say the goal of owning a home in Canada has become out of reach. This year’s survey looks at the broader implications of […]

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]]> /joc/news/economic/2024/11/habitat-for-humanity-housing-survey-highlights-canadas-deepening-housing-crisis/feed 0 Mayor’s Urban Design Awards event celebrates industry’s finest /joc/news/projects/2024/11/mayors-urban-design-awards-event-celebrates-industrys-finest /joc/news/projects/2024/11/mayors-urban-design-awards-event-celebrates-industrys-finest#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:15:03 +0000 /?p=414512 CALGARY, ALTA. — Winners of 10th edition of the Mayor’s Urban Design Awards (MUDA) were announced recently during an event, showcasing excellence in design, construction and environmental stewardship. This year there were 67 applications across 11 MUDA award categories. “We are thrilled with the variety and quality of the submissions, as they show real commitment […]

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]]> /joc/news/projects/2024/11/mayors-urban-design-awards-event-celebrates-industrys-finest/feed 0 Calgarians to hear feeder main investigation findings Nov. 26 /joc/news/government/2024/11/calgarians-to-hear-feeder-main-investigation-findings-nov-26 /joc/news/government/2024/11/calgarians-to-hear-feeder-main-investigation-findings-nov-26#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:10:29 +0000 /?p=414510 CALGARY, ALTA. — A public meeting on the preliminary findings of an investigation into the massive feeder main break that occurred in June, leading to months of water restrictions and other onerous measures, is set to be released Nov. 26. City administration will be providing an update to the public at the regular council meeting. […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/calgarians-to-hear-feeder-main-investigation-findings-nov-26/feed 0 City of Vancouver looks for feedback on 17 ‘Future Villages’ /joc/news/government/2024/11/city-of-vancouver-looks-for-feedback-on-17-future-villages /joc/news/government/2024/11/city-of-vancouver-looks-for-feedback-on-17-future-villages#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:05:23 +0000 /?p=414505 VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver is inviting the public to share their thoughts on 17 areas identified as “Future Villages.” As outlined in the Vancouver Plan, these are areas with existing small retail clusters that, over time, could grow into vibrant neighbourhoods that better meet residents’ daily needs. The current project focuses on 17 of […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/city-of-vancouver-looks-for-feedback-on-17-future-villages/feed 0 Les Stechesen wins first Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Legacy Award /joc/news/associations/2024/11/les-stechesen-wins-first-winnipeg-architecture-foundation-legacy-award /joc/news/associations/2024/11/les-stechesen-wins-first-winnipeg-architecture-foundation-legacy-award#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:26 +0000 /?p=414493 Les Stechesen, a well-known and widely admired Winnipeg architect, was recently awarded the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation’s (WAF) first Legacy Award. “Les has had a significant impact on the history and look of architecture in Winnipeg,” says Susan Algie, executive director of WAF. “We wanted to honour him while he is still with us. “In addition […]

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]]> /joc/news/associations/2024/11/les-stechesen-wins-first-winnipeg-architecture-foundation-legacy-award/feed 0 Ontario passes amendments to its Construction Act /joc/news/government/2024/11/ontario-passes-amendments-to-its-construction-act /joc/news/government/2024/11/ontario-passes-amendments-to-its-construction-act#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:05:14 +0000 /?p=414525 Important amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act (OCA) received Royal Assent on Nov. 6 under the Building Ontario For You Act (Bill216). These come as a result of an independent review undertaken by Duncan Glaholt, founder of construction law firm Glaholt Bowles LLP, who was retained by the Ministry of the Attorney General. They reflect the […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/ontario-passes-amendments-to-its-construction-act/feed 0 Driving home a message: Women concrete truck drivers on the rise across Ontario /joc/news/labour/2024/11/driving-home-a-message-women-concrete-truck-drivers-on-the-rise-across-ontario /joc/news/labour/2024/11/driving-home-a-message-women-concrete-truck-drivers-on-the-rise-across-ontario#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:00:49 +0000 /?p=414514 According to polling conducted by Concrete Ontario of its members, there are now between 60 to 70 women ready-mix concrete drivers in the province. The association represents about 96 per cent of all ready-mix concrete production and is comprised of more than 270 certified ready-mixed concrete plants and over 3,700 certified concrete mixer trucks. A […]

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]]> /joc/news/labour/2024/11/driving-home-a-message-women-concrete-truck-drivers-on-the-rise-across-ontario/feed 0 Manitoba NDP lays out plans to freeze hydro rates, commission bison statue /joc/news/government/2024/11/manitoba-ndp-lays-out-plans-to-freeze-hydro-rates-commission-bison-statue /joc/news/government/2024/11/manitoba-ndp-lays-out-plans-to-freeze-hydro-rates-commission-bison-statue#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:30:45 +0000 /?p=414376 WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s NDP government has laid out its plans for the coming year in its second throne speech since taking office. It says it will freeze Manitoba Hydro electricity rates for one year starting in 2025, fulfilling one of its election campaign promises. Premier Wab Kinew also says the government would look at introducing […]

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