Here is an updated list of upcoming IMPACT training events. These classes are offered as an IMPACT benefit, and there is no fee to attend. If you would like to register for one of these classes, please select the class link or visit the IMPACT Events Webpage at: https://impact-net.force.com/ImpactMemberCommunity/s/impact-event-search?language=en_US. If you have any questions about […]
$5.5 billion Scarborough subway extension on track as province issues RFP for tunnelling work today Ontario Construction News staff writer The largest subway expansion in Canadian history is moving forward today, with the Ontario government releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for tunnelling work on the Scarborough Subway Extension. “After waiting over 30 years for […]
Do you want to know how to speed up the estimating process while maintaining efficiency and accuracy? Join this webinar if you want to find out more about estimating in today’s digital world. Vince from Steel Estimating Solutions will demonstrate: How the eTakeoff software can count beams and shear studs on automation, overlay drawings to […]
Distributed week of August 17th, 2020 Ontario fast-tracks long-term care home in Toronto to make beds available in months Ontario Construction News staff writer A new long-term care home will be built at Humber River Hospital’s Finch site in months, the Ontario government announced last week. The project is part of Ontario’s Accelerated Build Pilot […]
Week of August 17th CISC Re-Focusing on a Strategic Core COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on the world and on Canadian businesses including our sector and organization. But with all crises, there are ways to turn to a positive, or at the very least, take advantage of a bad situation if you are ready […]
(Original article available here) A bad review for versatile coverings called fleeces, buffs or gaiters A style of face-covering popular among construction workers—the fabric tubes with elastic ends variously called buffs, gaiters or fleeces—could worsen the spread of coronavirus, says a new Duke University study. Valued for versatility and convenience, the buffs allow workers to drop the covering from their […]
A Daring Renovation, The Historical Building of 425 Viger Montreal, Quebec This daring project involved the harmonious integration of a contemporary block into the Read Building, a historic building dating back to 1910. On the first ten levels, the new construction presented itself as an extension of the existing building. + Read more ———- CWB […]
See full weekly Ontario Construction News eletter 07/06/2020 here Guelph finds police headquarters general contractor in default of contract Ontario Construction News staff writer The City of Guelph has fired the general contractor of the Guelph Police Services headquarters renovation project. The city announced on its website Tuesday that they have notified the general contractor […]
Measures Would Help Deliver Critical Infrastructure Projects Faster July 6, 2020 1:00 P.M.Office of the Premier TORONTO — The Government of Ontario has developed a made-in-Ontario plan for growth, renewal and economic recovery. This plan includes measures that would make it easier and faster to build provincial highways, major transit infrastructure projects and quality, affordable […]
Download the monthly Ministry of Labour report to the Provincial Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee that was presented at July 8th, 2020 meeting. MLTSD Report July 2020