Lead sponsorship of That Could Be Me signals growing industry investment in long-term recruitment aimed at strengthening Canada’s construction workforce pipeline as labour shortages continue to challenge builders across the country. That Could Be Me – a national initiative aimed at promoting careers in the skilled trades to young people across the country. Image courtesy […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
