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BRADLEY FEHR
A charred husk is all that remains of duplex under construction in East Vancouver, B.C. More
VIDEO: Journal of Commerce Update for the week of May 27th, 2013
In this week's update, we look at some of the stories we'll be covering in the Journal of Commerce for the week of May 27th, 2013. More
Historic church renovation reaches new heights
STEPHEN DAFOE
Prairie Gold scaffolding workers erect a scaffold surrounding Morinville's St. Jean Baptiste Church in preperation for a major restoration.
Hiring of foreign workers for hospital project outrages union
A construction union leader is accusing an Edmonton-based contractor of importing foreign workers to a hospital jobsite in Winnipeg without meeting the federal government's requirements to advertise in the local market and ensuring Canadians are available to do the work. More
Festival of Architecture hits Halifax
Architects from across Canada are poised to converge in Halifax June 5 to 8 for this year's Festival of Architecture. More
Acetylene torch explosion causes significant damage
A plumber who stored a torch with an acetylene tank in his car is responsible for an explosion that caused a tremendous amount of damage to buildings in Vancouver's West End. More
Winnipeg Southwest Transitway wins award
The Southwest Transitway Project in Winnipeg has been awarded an Award of Excellence by the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) at a recent ceremony and dinner. More
Vendor performance is key measurement
Procurement Perspectives | Stephen Bauld
Many different public and private sector organizations take great care in the development of a proper vendor performance program. More
NDP leader spoke to police about corruption
The leader of Canada's official opposition has spoken to police about the corruption scandals swirling around Laval, Que. More
In stock markets, U.S. proves it’s the big engine that could
The major stock market indices in the U.S. are continuing to impress. At April’s month-end closings, both the Dow Jones Industrials (DJI) average and the more broadly-based S&P 500 were at or within a whisker of all-time highs. More
A Three-Pronged Path for Canadian Construction Material Costs
Chief Economist, CanaData
CanaData calculates construction material cost indices based on the Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI) and Raw Materials Product Price Index (RMPI) series from Statistics Canada. More
Big contract down under for ATCO Structures
Calgary-based ATCO Structures and Logistics has entered into an agreement with Bechtel to design, manufacture, transport and install 357 modular units for the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project in Western Australia. More
RFQ issued for Kamloops hospital project
A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) has been issued for the Royal Inland Hospital Clinical Services Building in Kamloops, B.C. 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.
- An Overview of Prices and Sales in the Diverging U.S. and Canadian Housing Markets (April 25, 2013)
- Canada’s Precarious Dependence on the Commodity Price Super-Cycle (April 22, 2013)
- Twenty major upcoming residential and transportation terminal construction projects - April 2013 (April 15, 2013)
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| DAILY COMMERCIAL NEWS |
- VIDEO: Economic Update May 21, 2013
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- Bird flags challenges in Canadian construction
- Ontario commits to Hwy. 427 expansion
- GO Transit to build new maintenance facility in East Gwillimbury
- Ancient First Nations site damaged during work by BC Hydro
- Federal NDP leader speaks to police 'to help' with Quebec corruption probe
| INDUSTRY EVENTS |
May 21 - 23
Asbestos Control in Buildings & Industry In Ontario - 3 Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Mississauga Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
May 22 - 26
CSC Calgary Conference 2013 organized by Construction Specifications Canada Calgary, AB Tel:1-800-668-5684
May 23
Asbestos Worker Training - Manitoba organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:coursesmb@pinchin.com
May 23
Staying On Top of Industrial Environmental Regulations organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Waterloo Inn Conference Hotel, Waterloo, ON Tel:855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
May 23 - June 1
MCAC Ontario Conference organized by Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada Paris, FR Tel:613-232-0492 Email:mcac@mcac.ca
May 24
Introduction To Blueprint Reading organized by Vancouver Island Construction Association at the VICA - #5 - 1850 Northfield Rd., Nanaimo, BC Tel:250-758-1841 Email:education@vicabc.ca
May 24
Hazard Recognition and Control organized by ICBA at the Accent Inn, Burnaby, BC Tel:604-298-7795 Email:sabine@icba.ca
May 24
Contractor Electrical Safety Awareness Seminar organized by Grand Valley Construction Association at the GVCA, Cambridge, ON
May 24
ChemTRAC organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Downtown Toronto Office, Toronto, ON Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
May 27
Supervisors Bootcamp organized by ICBA Nanaimo, BC Tel:604-298-7795 Email:sabine@icba.ca
May 28
Land & Development Conference organized by Informa Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North building, Toronto, ON Tel:416-512-3087
May 28
Time Management Workshop organized by ICBA at the Accent Inn, Burnaby, BC Tel:604-298-7795 Email:sabine@icba.ca
May 28
Carbon Offset Breakfast organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Mississauga Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
May 28
Construction Law, Best Practices Conference organized by Informa Canada at the Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites, Toronto, ON Tel:416 512-3804 Email:shruti.suppiah@informacanada.com
May 28 - 29
Navigating Environmental, Health and Safety Due Diligence in Ontario organized by Pinchin Environmental at the London Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre, London, ON Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
May 29
Building Envelope Forum organized by Informa Canada at the Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites, Toronto, ON Tel:416 512-3804 Email:shruti.suppiah@informacanada.com
May 30
Supervisors Bootcamp - Practical Leadership Tools for Front Line Supervisors organized by ICBA Terrace, BC Tel:604-298-7795 Email:sabine@icba.ca
May 30 - June 1
CCA Spring Board Meeting organized by Canadian Construction Association Kelowna, BC
May 31
Negotiation Skills Workshop organized by ICBA at the Prince George, Prince George, BC Tel:604-298-7795 Email:sabine@icba.ca
May 31
Chemical Safety in Commercial & Institutional Facilities organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Mississauga Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
May 31 - June 1
2013 Construction Learning Forum for project managers, estimators, supervisors organized by Vancouver Regional Construction Association at the Four Seasons Resort, Whistler, BC Tel:604-294-3766 Email:rita@vrca.bc.ca
June 1
AIBC Annual General Meeting organized by Architectural Institute of British Columbia at the Simon Fraser University, Segal Building, Vancouver, BC Tel:604-683-8588 Email:communications@aibc.ca
June 1
Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 organized by ICBA at the TraumaTech, Burnaby, BC Tel:604-298-7795 Email:sabine@icba.ca
June 2 - 9
CANstruction Toronto organized by Society of Design Administration Canada at the 77 King St. W., Toronto, ON Tel:416-399-8411
June 4
The Winner’s Curse - Winning more work and increasing profits organized by ICBA at the Accent Inn, Burnaby, BC Tel:604-298-7795 Email:sabine@icba.ca
June 4
ACEC British Columbia AGM with Vaughn Palmer organized by ACEC British Columbia at the Coast Plaza Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
June 4
Mould Awareness Breakfast organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:855-746-2446 Email:coursesmb@pinchin.com
June 5
Flood Restoration - What Facilities People Should Know organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Mississauga Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
June 5 - 6
A.O.R.S. Municipal Trade Show organized by Association of Ontario Road Supervisors at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, Brantford, ON Tel:519-461-1271
June 5 - 8
Festival of Architecture organized by Architecture Canada/Nova Scotia Association of Architects at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront, Halifax, NS Tel:613-241-3600
June 6
CISC Ontario Region Design Awards organized by Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Ontario Region at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Toronto, ON Tel:416-491-4552
June 6
How to be a better Foreman organized by ICBA Victoria, BC Tel:604-298-7795 Email:sabine@icba.ca
June 6
Introduction to Radon organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Mississauga Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
June 6 – 7
Leading People to Peak Performance organized by ICBA at the Accent Inn, Burnaby, BC Tel:604-298-7795 Email:sabine@icba.ca
June 7
Leaders in Construction(LinC) Boat Cruise organized by Grand Valley Construction Association at the Toronto Harbour, Toronto, ON
June 7
Carbon Offset Breakfast organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Mississauga Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
June 8
Annual Ride for Habitat organized by The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating/Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada Various locations, ON
June 9
Ride for Cancer organized by Barrie Construction Association at the start at 15 Sarjeant Drive, Barrie, ON Tel:705-726-5864
June 10 - 12
NeoCon World's Trade Fair organized by Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. at the Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL Tel:1-800-677-6278
June 11
Ontario College of Trades Information Session organized by Hamilton Halton Construction Association at the Waterfront Banquet & Conference Centre, Hamilton, ON Email:alana@hhca.ca
June 11
Mentoring New & Young Workers to be Safe organized by Vancouver Regional Construction Association at the Vancouver Regional Construction Association, Vancouver, BC Tel:604-294-3766 Email:rita@vrca.bc.ca or lwolfe@vrca.bc.ca
June 11
Asbestos Awareness Half Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Mississauga Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
June 12
CanBIM Regional Session organized by Canada BIM Council at the Holiday Inn Halifax Harbour & Conference Centre, Dartmouth, NS
June 12
Asbestos Awareness Half Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Ottawa Office, Kanata, ON Tel:855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
June 12 - 13
4th Annual Smart Grid Moderization Summit organized by Strategy Institute at the Holiday Inn Toronto Airport, Toronto, ON Tel:416-944-8833
June 13
Fire & Life Safety Compliance Strategies organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Downtown Toronto Office, Toronto, ON Tel:855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
June 15 Deadline
Call for Nominations - Prairie Wood Design Awards organized by Alberta Wood WORKS! Edmonton, AB Tel:780-392-0761 Email:bmurray@wood-works.ca
June 16 - 18
CIPH Annual Business Conference organized by Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating Halifax, NS Tel:416-695-0447
June 17
10th Annual Urban Leadership Awards organized by Canadian Urban Institute Ottawa, ON Tel:416-365-0816 Ext 221 Email:cgee@canurb.org
June 18
Bonding 101 Seminar organized by Grand Valley Construction Association at the GVCA, Cambridge, ON
June 18 - 20
Hazards and Control of Mould in Buildings in Ontario - 3 Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Mississauga Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
June 19
Time Management Workshop organized by ICBA Nanaimo, BC Tel:604-298-7795 Email:sabine@icba.ca
June 20
City of Toronto Sewer By-Laws & Pollution Prevention Planning organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Toronto Quality Hotel Airport East, Toronto, ON Tel:855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com
June 20 - 22
AIA 2013 National Convention and Design Expo organized by The American Institute of Architects at the Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO Tel:1-800-242-3837
June 21
Negotiation Skills Workshop organized by ICBA Victoria, BC Tel:604-298-7795 Email:sabine@icba.ca
June 21
Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 organized by ICBA at the TraumaTech, Burnaby, BC Tel:604-298-7795 Email:sabine@icba.ca
