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Full ownership of Aecon Utilities strengthens contractor’s position in Canada’s growing power, communications and pipeline infrastructure markets while reinforcing its integrated project delivery model. Aecon is doubling down on one of Canada’s fastest growing infrastructure sectors, announcing an agreement to acquire the remaining ownership interest in its utilities business. The $320-million transaction will see the […]

Proposed highway, Arctic port and nuclear waste repository move into the federal review process under the Building Canada Act, signalling potential opportunities for Canada’s heavy civil construction sector. The federal government has initiated the process to designate three major infrastructure projects as projects of ‘national interest’ under the Building Canada Act, a move intended to

New electric hydraulic controls, AI-powered safety systems and advanced machine intelligence have been designed to improve productivity while reducing operator fatigue and rework. Develon’s 9-Series excavators are upping the ante when it comes to intelligent excavator technology. Image courtesy of Develon. For decades, excavator innovation has largely been measured by increases in power, fuel efficiency

New identity emphasizes focus on construction, development and other key sectors amid growing project risk. Platform Insurance Management Inc. recently launched a new brand identity designed to reflect its evolution as a national risk advisor serving industries that drive Canada’s economy, including construction and development. The June 16 announcement marks what the company describes as

Strategic addition strengthens access to compact equipment, parts and service support for contractors across one of Canada’s busiest construction and infrastructure markets. Emerald Equipment in Edmonton, Alberta. Image courtesy of Emerald Equipment. Yanmar Equipment North America (YCENA) recently expanded its Canadian dealer network with the appointment of Emerald Equipment as an authorized dealer in Alberta.

Turning Sun Solar Project breaks ground near Estevan, adding 100 MW of renewable generation capacity and creating opportunities for construction contractors across the energy infrastructure sector. The Turning Sun Solar Project in Estevan, Saskatchewan. Image courtesy of Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure. Construction is officially underway on the Turning Sun Solar Project – a 100-megawatt renewable energy

New Development Charge Reduction Program links infrastructure funding to municipal fee reductions, creating opportunities for roads, water, wastewater and transit construction projects across Ontario. The federal and Ontario governments have opened applications for a new infrastructure funding program worth up to $8.8 billion over the next decade, aimed at accelerating housing construction by supporting municipalities

Charity auction of touring excavator highlights industry-wide fundraising effort spanning OEMs, dealers and contractors across North America. Link-Belt Excavators Presents $232,000 to National Breast Cancer Foundation and Yes, Mamm! Program of Saint Joseph Health Foundation. Image courtesy of Link-Belt Excavator Company. Link-Belt Excavator Company, through its parent LBX Company LLC, has raised $232,000 for breast

Landmark funding agreement targets transit, healthcare, housing and community infrastructure while creating a significant pipeline of public sector construction opportunities. Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, announces infrastructure funding with Quebec Premier Christine Frechette in Longueuil, Que., on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Image courtesy of Christinne Muschi. The federal and Quebec governments recently unveiled a landmark

The future of Canadian construction is being shaped by a new generation of innovators, problem-solvers and community-builders. On-Site magazine’s annual 40 Under 40 in Canadian construction program is getting ready to celebrate the outstanding young professionals who are driving the industry forward across the country. Since its launch in 2020, the program has recognized emerging