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Construction labour takes a hit in December
Canadian employment was virtually unchanged in December, and the unemployment rate held steady at 5.8 per cent, reports Statistics Canada in its most recent Labour Force Survey. The picture for the construction sector was not quite as good, however, as it was one of the components that found itself on the wrong side of the reporting line as the year came to a close. According to the data, this past December saw Canada’s construction sector with 1,581,600 workers, a drop of 13,900, or 0.9 per cent, from November. The sector was also down 0.8 per cent from one year earlier.
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Gordie Howe International Bridge opening planned for fall 2025
Having delivered the busiest year of construction to date, the Gordie Howe International Bridge project team confirmed a new completion and opening timeline. Construction completion is planned for September 2025 with the first vehicles expected to travel across the bridge that fall.
Originally, the $5.7 billion (CDN) project was scheduled for completion in November 2024 with opening anticipated by the end of that year. However, the project, like many others, experienced unprecedented disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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New crane regulations introduced under OHSA
The Ontario government has announced new regulations governing cranes used at construction sites, which became effective Jan. 1.
Two regulations have been amended under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
“These amendments are intended to improve regulatory requirements for cranes used at construction sites to ensure the equipment is installed, used, inspected and maintained in a way that better protects site workers and the public,” stated a release.
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Aecon’s Beck appointed to Order of Ontario
John M. Beck, founder and chairman of Aecon Group Inc., is one of 25 new appointments to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest civilian honour bestowed by the Lieutenant Governor.
An accomplished businessman and community builder over his career, which has spanned six decades, Beck has been at the forefront of building Aecon into a national construction and infrastructure development company with global experience.
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Brampton tower project aims to provide net-zero affordable housing at scale
Anew residential building in Brampton, Ont. will demonstrate how a residence can achieve net-zero design while also being affordable. Montgomery Sisam Architects was retained by the Peel Housing Corporation to advance the municipality’s 10-year plan and design Chelsea Gardens, an additional affordable residential building on property that currently has two existing affordable housing towers, located at 10 Knightsbridge Rd. near Queen Street and Central Park Drive. The new building is 20 storeys and 161,932 square feet and will infill a half-acre parcel of underutilized green space on the north part of the property.
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EllisDon celebrates “topping off” with final beam at Thunder Bay Correctional Complex
Recently EllisDon celebrated the “topping off” of the final beam being hoisted at the Thunder Bay Correctional Complex (TBCC). Project team members were invited to include their signature on the structural beam, as a way to mark the completion of the building’s framework and recognize their efforts for reaching the highest point of construction. The TBCC project will result in the development of a 345-bed, multi-purpose correctional facility designed to meet the LEED Silver certification, with a focus on energy efficiency, healthy indoor environments and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
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Top Challenges Construction Project Managers Face in 2024
In 2023, the construction industry largely stabilized compared to previous years. Although the industry has not returned to pre-pandemic norms, costs and supply chains have become more predictable and easier to navigate. This trend, along with robust project pipelines, has led many to forecast 2024 as a rebound year for the industry. However, despite the positive outlook, 2024 still promises to present its fair share of construction industry challenges for businesses, especially project managers. Here are the top 6 challenges in construction that project managers can expect to face in 2024.
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Bird awarded contracts worth over $530M, including OPG project
Bird Construction Inc. announced that it has signed five new contracts with a combined value over $530 million.
The awarded contracts include a large manufacturing facility, the Kakabeka Falls Generating Station Life Extension Project, two contracts for large energy clients, and a 13-storey modular tower for BC Housing’s Permanent Supportive Housing Initiative. Bird’s wholly owned subsidiary, Stuart Olson Industrial Constructors, has been contracted for the Kakabeka Falls Generating Station Life Extension Project by Ontario Power Generation in a 50/50 joint venture.
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Advertise your products and service in TCA's Weekly E-Connect bulletin. This email blast is sent to the members on Tuesday morning of each week. Please visit our website, or contact Vishawn Thompson for details.
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5th Annual Legal Guide to Managing Construction Liens in Ontario - February 21, 2024
The 5th Annual Legal Guide to Managing Construction Liens in Ontario is an intensive program developed for experienced industry professionals and legal advisors. In this one-day event, attendees will gain a practical understanding of how to navigate the technical elements and legal and practice changes impacting construction liens processes in Ontario. Click here to learn more.
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