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September 1, 2010
Four companies short-listed to renovate London, Ontario hospital
Four companies have been shortlisted to build and finance the final phase of renovations at three London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care sites.
August 27, 2010
Hamilton water treatment plant stays in service during rebuilding operation
Hamilton’s iconic Woodward Avenue Water Treatment Plant is receiving a $25 million structural and architectural reincarnation that involves the staged demolition and reconstruction of the four quadrants of the plant’s filter building along with some process upgrades.
August 27, 2010
Work continues on Woodward Avenue water treatment plant in Hamilton
A Priestly Demolition machine knocks down a wall at Hamilton’s Woodward Avenue water treatment plant. The plant is undergoing a $25-million structural and architectural revamp.
August 16, 2010
Contractors contribute to Care Enough to Act project
Kenaidan Contracting has broken ground on its latest Care Enough To Act project to help retrofit a home for a young family with two boys battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
August 9, 2010
Vanbots continues construction on Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto
Work continues on renovations to the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto. Vanbots, a division of Carillion Inc. began the $18-million renovation project in fall 2009; completion is scheduled for early fall 2010.
August 6, 2010
Calgary asphalt plant goes up in flames
Forensic and structural engineers are investigating the cause of an asphalt plant fire in northwest Calgary, as the process of rebuilding the facility begins.
August 6, 2010
Eastern Construction continues work on expansion of Rotman School of Management in Toronto
Workers twist up rebar at the expansion and renovation of the Rotman School of Management in Toronto. Eastern Construction Co. Ltd. has completion of the project, which has been designed to achieve LEED certification, scheduled for May 2012.
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- Heavy rains wash away bridges to Nova Scotia fishing village
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- High-tech oil sands project near Fort McMurray, Alberta could change industry
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- Canadian Institute of Steel Construction launches Steel Day
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- Crane tips over, killing worker and injuring two
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| ALEX’S ECONOMICS BLOG |
Reed Construction Data Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in the North American economic environment with emphasis on the construction industry.
- Canada’s construction starts in a transition phase (August 27, 2010)
- U.S. initial jobless claims rise to half a million again (August 19, 2010)
- It’s been 35 years since institutional construction starts as strong (August 6, 2010)
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