Canada’s construction sector poised for growth
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by Adam Freill
3h ago
(Source: BuildForce Canada) Canada’s construction sector experienced a slight contraction in 2023, as growth in the non-residential sector was offset by a moderate decline in activity in the residential sector. Despite this trend, the industry continues to perform at an elevated level, and is poised to grow through 2033, reports BuildForce Canada. The national industry-led organization that supports the labour market development needs of the construction and maintenance industry in Canada has released its 2024–2033 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward national forecast. A key finding ..read more
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Ontario releases construction-focused budget
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by Adam Freill
1d ago
Ontario’s 2024 Budget illustrates that the provincial government is continuing to deliver on its Plan to Build by investing in infrastructure to get more homes built faster, attracting better jobs with bigger paycheques, keeping costs down for families and businesses, and retaining a path to balance, says Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy. “In the face of global economic uncertainty and high interest rates that continue to put pressure on Ontario families, our government is taking a responsible approach by investing to rebuild Ontario’s economy without raising taxes,” he said as he outlin ..read more
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CIB commits $140 million to water and wastewater infrastructure in Manitoba
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by Adam Freill
1d ago
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is investing in water infrastructure in Manitoba. The organization recently announced combined financial commitments of up to $140 million to support the construction of new facilities to deliver cleaner water and better wastewater treatment for approximately 78,000 housing units across five communities. An aerial shot of a wastewater treatment (CNW Group/Canada Infrastructure Bank) Investment commitments have been made with the City of Brandon and to the Red-Seine-Rat (RSR) Wastewater Co-operative, comprised of the Rural Municipality of Taché, Rural Muni ..read more
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BCCA drives $15.725 million to B.C.’s construction industry
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by Adam Freill
2d ago
The B.C. Construction Association (BCCA) reports that it has completed delivery, ahead of schedule and within budget, on the most far-reaching construction trade apprenticeship drive ever undertaken in British Columbia. Surpassing its funding objective by more than $2 million, the Apprenticeship Services workforce development program was financed through the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy’s Apprenticeship Service. Employers who registered up to four first-year apprentices in BCCA’s Apprenticeship Services program could qualify to earn up to $40,000 in cash incentives o ..read more
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Roads of the Future accelerator deadline fast approaching
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by Adam Freill
2d ago
(Photo: Igor Borisenko / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images) Time is running out to take part in Roads of the Future, an accelerator program launched by CRH Ventures, the venture capital unit of building materials provider CRH. Open to applications until March 28, the program targets promising start-ups in the Construction Technology (ConTech) and ClimateTech space, focusing on ground-breaking innovation for advancing the future of roads. The accelerator will identify companies that can demonstrate solutions to specific challenges within three distinctive segments of the roads ecosyst ..read more
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Strongco introduces dedicated rental fleet
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by Adam Freill
3d ago
(Photo courtesy of Strongco) Strongco Corporation has launched its new dedicated rental fleet, featuring state-of-the-art Volvo Construction Equipment. The equipment sales and rental company says the strategic move aims to provide its customers with enhanced options to manage their cash flow effectively while ensuring minimal delays and downtime to complete their projects on time and within budget. The newly unveiled rental fleet boasts a comprehensive inventory of top-of-the-line Volvo heavy equipment, including medium to large size Crawler Excavators (EC140E to EC500FL5 models), Articulate ..read more
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Defining Indigenous businesses in Canada
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by Adam Freill
3d ago
A national set of consistent definitions is now available to direct the procurement of goods and services to legitimate Indigenous businesses across the country. The Indigenous Business Definitions, were released earlier this month by the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA), an umbrella organization for a network of more than 50 Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs) across Canada. In 2021, the federal government announced a government-wide procurement target of five per cent for Indigenous businesses. With annual expenditures of $22 billion overall, this amounts to ..read more
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Yanmar introduces new global CEO
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by Adam Freill
6d ago
José Cuadrado. (Photo courtesy of Yanmar Compact Equipment) On April 1, José Cuadrado will become global chief executive officer at Yanmar Compact Equipment, as well as chairman of the board at Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. Cuadrado replaces Giuliano Parodi who, for the past six years, has led the transformation of Yanmar CE on the global stage. Parodi is moving over to manage the Yanmar Group’s Strategy Division as chief strategy officer. In a career spanning more than 25 years, Cuadrado has developed a wealth of relevant construction, industrial and automotive experience, working at such leadi ..read more
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Cooper acquires Action
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by Adam Freill
6d ago
(Photo courtesy of Cooper Equipment Rentals) Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited, a Canadian-owned and operated construction equipment rental company, has completed its purchase of Red Deer, Alberta-based Action Equipment Rentals Inc. Formed in 1991 by Reginald Bloomfield and his father Ray Bloomfield in Sundre Alberta, Action serves the Central Alberta Market. The company consolidated its operations in Red Deer in 2015 and, under the leadership of general manager Gabriel Castella-Chin, embarked on an ambitious plan to renew the rental fleet and grow their market share. “Joining a Canadian-owne ..read more
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Ontarians want roads
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by Adam Freill
1w ago
Highway 401 in Ontario. (Photo: Jamaalism / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images) A clear majority of Ontarians support the construction and expansion of new road infrastructure, including transformational projects like Highway 413, the Bradford Bypass, and the Ring of Fire, according to a new public opinion survey released by the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) and the Ontario Road Builders Association (ORBA). The results of the poll reveal that Ontarians strongly support building critical road infrastructure across the province, despite the statement fro ..read more
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