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BRADLEY FEHR
Axiom Builders Inc. is the general contractor for Viceroy, a new residential development in New Westminster, B.C. More
Contractors warned about PST transition
An accounting consultant is advising construction business to increase their investment in capital assets and to cover any additional costs due to changes in the taxation system, after the B.C. government introduced legislation to end the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). More
Fort McMurray aggregate producer expands to meet demand
RICHARD GILBERT
The demand for aggregate has grown as a number of infrastructure and oilsands projects are planned for the booming Fort McMurray Area.
The largest gravel producer in Canada is ramping up output from several new pits near Fort McMurray, Alberta to meet a surge in demand. More
Another multi-billion dollar LNG terminal proposed for Kitimat
A group of companies led by Shell are developing plans for the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Kitimat, British Columbia. More
Best open shop contractors honoured
GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING INC.
The Project Innovation Award was presented to Graham Construction and Engineering Inc. for its scheduling during the restoration and enhancements at the Regina Airport.
The first ever Saskatchewan Construction Awards of Excellence were held recently in Saskatoon to celebrate the best open shop contractors in the province. More
Learning to dig safely in B.C.
View from the Board | Don Schouten
Throughout the province, just beneath the surface runs a complicated labyrinth of pipes and cables that transport oil and gas, water and sewage, electricity and telecommunication services. More
Review of Saskatchewan labour laws concerns unions
REGINA
The Saskatchewan government is launching a massive overhaul of its labour laws and unions are raising concerns. More
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has completed the acquisition of AssetNation, an online marketplace and solutions provider for surplus and salvage assets. More
Contracts awarded for 17 Wing in Winnipeg
The Ministry of National Defence has awarded two contracts for renovations at 17 Wing in Winnipeg, Manitoba. More
Highway 3 improvement contracts awarded
The B.C. government is spending $13 million on four road improvement projects for Highway 3. More
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| ALEX’S ECONOMICS BLOG |
Reed Construction Data Canada’s Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in the North American economic environment with emphasis on the construction industry.
- Economic Nuggets - May 15, 2012 (May 14, 2012)
- Canada Rode a Second Consecutive Month of Strong Job Gains in April (May 11, 2012)
- U.S. Employment Rose by a Mediocre 115,000 in April (May 4, 2012)
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| DAILY COMMERCIAL NEWS |
- EllisDon to build performing arts centre for Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario
- Historic Burlington, Ontario railway station to be moved
- Widespread opposition to Ontario College of Trades membership classes
- Safety training today builds safety leaders of the future, says IHSA
- Denis Dixon new Professional Engineers Ontario president
- University of Windsor design competition winners announced
- Construction material costs “took a breather” in April: Associated General Contractors of America
| INDUSTRY EVENTS |
May 17 - 19
AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Expo organized by The American Institute of Architects at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC Tel:1-800-242-3837
May 23
CSMPS Breakfast Event organized by Canadian Society for Marketing Professional Services (CSMPS) at the Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver, BC Tel:604-818-6614 Email:info@csmps.com
May 23 - 27
CSC Conference 2012 organized by Construction Specifications Canada-Toronto Chapter Ottawa, ON Tel:1-800-668-5684
May 24 - 25
Foundations for Health and Safety organized by Vancouver Island Construction Association at the #5 -1850 Northfield Rd., Nanaimo, BC Tel:604-636-3690 Email:iangel@bccsa.ca
May 25 - 26
VRCA's 1st Construction Learning Forum organized by Vancouver Regional Construction Association at the Four Seasons Resort, Whistler, BC Tel:604-294-3766 Email:lwolfe@vrca.bc.ca
May 28 - 30
Project Planning & Cost Control organized by ICBA - Independent Contractors and Businesses Association Fort St. John, BC Tel:604-298-7795 Email:sabine@icba.ca
