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Englobe Corporation to Acquire Pluritec, Enhancing Multidisciplinary Engineering Services in Québec

4 weeks ago

Englobe Corporation to Acquire Pluritec, Enhancing Multidisciplinary Engineering Services in Québec

Englobe Corporation has announced its acquisition of Pluritec, a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm based in Trois-Rivières, Québec, to bolster its service offerings in integrated infrastructure projects.

Cielo Condos Topping Off Ceremony Marks Key Milestone in Toronto's Annex

4 weeks ago

Cielo Condos Topping Off Ceremony Marks Key Milestone in Toronto's Annex

Cielo Condos reaches a significant construction milestone with the completion of structural formwork for its 34-storey tower in Toronto's Annex, integrating historic church restoration into the project.

Essential Lessons for Public Procurement: Navigating the Law of Tender and Bid-Rigging

4 weeks ago

Essential Lessons for Public Procurement: Navigating the Law of Tender and Bid-Rigging

This article outlines critical lessons for those involved in public procurement, focusing on adherence to the law of tender and the identification of bid-rigging.

Ontario Municipalities Can Now Apply for Development Charge Reduction Funding

4 weeks ago

Ontario Municipalities Can Now Apply for Development Charge Reduction Funding

Ontario municipalities are invited to apply for funding through the new Development Charge Reduction Program aimed at facilitating housing-enabling infrastructure projects.

Nicole El-Sayah Honored for Advocacy in Construction Community

4 weeks ago

Nicole El-Sayah Honored for Advocacy in Construction Community

Nicole El-Sayah of EllisDon receives the inaugural OGCA Women in Construction Award for her dedication to inclusivity within the construction sector.

Celebrating National Indigenous History Month: The Construction Sector's Role in Reconciliation

4 weeks ago

Celebrating National Indigenous History Month: The Construction Sector's Role in Reconciliation

This June, Canada observes National Indigenous History Month, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous culture and the role of the construction sector in fostering reconciliation.

Metro Vancouver Penalized $170,000 Following Serious Workplace Injury During Watermain Operations

4 weeks ago

Metro Vancouver Penalized $170,000 Following Serious Workplace Injury During Watermain Operations

Metro Vancouver has been fined after a worker was injured during a high-risk operation involving a watermain. The incident raised concerns about workplace safety and compliance with regulations.

Raji Mangat Appointed as Public-Interest Board Member of WorkSafeBC

4 weeks ago

Raji Mangat Appointed as Public-Interest Board Member of WorkSafeBC

Raji Mangat has been appointed as a public-interest board member of WorkSafeBC, filling a vacancy and bringing over 20 years of legal experience.

Unity Health Toronto Unveils New Ambulatory Care Centre at St. Michael's Hospital

4 weeks ago

Unity Health Toronto Unveils New Ambulatory Care Centre at St. Michael's Hospital

Unity Health Toronto has officially opened a new ambulatory care centre at St. Michael's Hospital, enhancing patient care in the region.

Celebrating Excellence in Agricultural Construction: CFBA Awards Recognize Top Projects

4 weeks ago

Celebrating Excellence in Agricultural Construction: CFBA Awards Recognize Top Projects

The CFBA Awards recently honored outstanding agricultural construction projects, showcasing innovative designs and craftsmanship by its members.

Canada Faces Technical Recession as Economic Growth Stalls in Q1

4 weeks ago

Canada Faces Technical Recession as Economic Growth Stalls in Q1

Statistics Canada reports a stalled economy in the first quarter, marking a second consecutive decline in real GDP, with implications for various sectors, including construction.