For years, many in the construction industry have complained about the shortage of buildable land in major cities such as Toronto. From an urban planner’s perspective, good land means it is well set back...
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario is closing all non-essential services, but not construction.
Québec shuts down all construction activities
(03/25/2020)
In response to the growing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, Québec has ordered the closure of all non-essential services including a majority of construction activities.
Toronto Chapter holds annual building expo
(01/28/2020)
The CSC’s 42nd Building Expo is taking place on Wednesday, February 26. This year’s theme is resilient design. The event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s south building from 11 a.m. to...
Surveying the 2019 design/construction landscape
(07/05/2019)
Every year, we ask readers of Construction Canada to weigh in on the current state of the country’s design/building industry and where they think it is going next.
Construction services company EllisDon has selected new members for its senior-level management.According to the company, the appointments have been established to ensure sufficient oversight and seamless operations across the company’s current areas, services, and...
Construction on the Edmonton Medical Lab Hub, Alta., nicknamed the ‘super lab’, has been halted by the newly elected provincial government.
A comprehensive program has been launched to address British Columbia’s skilled labour shortage by reducing harassment, bullying, and hazing on construction worksites. The Builders Code defines an acceptable worksite and provides employers with tools,...
CSC Toronto holds annual building expo
(02/15/2019)
The CSC’s 41st Building Expo is taking place on February 27. This year’s theme is construction, connectivity, and wellness. The event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s south building from 11...
Building permits rise to $8.3 billion
(01/15/2019)
Canadian municipalities issued $8.3 billion worth of building permits in November 2018, up 2.6 per cent from October. According to a Statistics Canada report, higher construction intentions for commercial buildings drove most of the gain.
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