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Transit, major infrastructure projects could keep construction on track in slowing economy

Michael Lewis - January 3, 2023

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Ontario Construction Report: January 2023 issue published

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Ukrainian refugees becoming carpenters in Ontario

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Ottawa turning to 3D printing to tackle labour shortages

Around the province

Transit, major infrastructure projects could keep construction on track in slowing...

Michael Lewis - January 3, 2023

Special to Ontario Construction Report Transit and other infrastructure mega projects will help keep Canada’s construction industry on track for modest growth in 2023 –...

Province speeds up timeline for Windsor hospital construction, hires Stantec design...

January 2, 2023

Ukrainian refugees becoming carpenters in Ontario

January 2, 2023

Waterfront Toronto and Quayside Impact confirm agreement to develop Quayside

January 2, 2023

CNL signs partnership agreements for massive construction projects in Northern Ontario

December 6, 2022

Around the province

CDCO carpenter focused on women, youth, minorities to tackle labour shortage

Michael Lewis - November 6, 2022

Special to Ontario Construction Report Little did Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario (CDCO) representative Mulisius Joe suspect nearly 13 years ago when she became a...

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Housing targets will be challenged by labour shortage, rising costs

OCN staff writer - August 8, 2022

By Michael Lewis Special to Ontario Construction News While some bank economists call government plans to more than double the pace of national home building excessively...

League of Champions launches Campaign for Safety Culture

February 8, 2022

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Bondfield corruption investigation spreads to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre: Globe and...

January 9, 2022

More than 3,000 construction employers eligible for Apprenticeship Incentive Program payments:...

April 9, 2021

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Paper records reveal story of disappearing Bondfield emails relating to $300...

Mark Buckshon - May 11, 2020

Ontario Construction Report staff writer Investigators with Ernst and Young Inc. (E&Y) have alleged in court filings that Bondfield Construction Company Ltd.’s former chief executive...

Which construction can continue?

April 5, 2020

Hamilton LRT cancellation “tip of the iceberg” for P3 project cost...

January 14, 2020

Labourers, steelworkers face off in Windsor overpass jurisdiction dispute

January 21, 2019

Regal Tent innovates with temporary construction site structures

November 24, 2018

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National News

Ottawa turning to 3D printing to tackle labour shortages

Steve Pawlett - January 2, 2023

Steve Pawlett Special to Ontario Construction News Ottawa recently set a goal of building an additional 3.5 million homes over the next decade. Given the well-documented labour...

Helmets to Hardhats: Helping Canada’s veterans transition to civilian life

Robin MacLennan - December 6, 2022

Special to Ontario Construction Report Honouring veterans is a daily commitment at Helmets to Hardhats Canada. “The vision for Helmets to Hardhats is to support transitioning...

Surety industry healthy with consistent rates: SAC

Mark Buckshon - December 6, 2022

Ontario Construction Report staff writer Canada’s surety market is healthy in 2022, despite a litany of challenges including inflation and construction industry supply disruption. Steve Ness,...

Stouffville’s mayor wants Ontario to fast-track an ‘agrihood’ developments

Robin MacLennan - January 10, 2022

Ontario Construction Report staff writer Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt is thinking outside the box when it comes to new development in his rural communities. His...

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Protectionism vs. globalization: How will increasing trade barriers affect A/E/C?

Mark Buckshon - January 7, 2022

Editor’s note: Ontario Construction Report publisher Mark Buckshon wrote the following article for the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Marketer Magazine. The...

Feature profile: Greenshield sustainable glass block recycling earns LEED points with flexibility, innovation

Newtonbrook Block and Supply develops GreenShield sustainable concrete block glass-recycling technologies,...

Mark Buckshon - September 27, 2016

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Building on its more than 65-year history and affirming its commitment to the future as a third-generation family owned and operated company, Newtonbrook Block...