Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Hydro-Québec to refurbish Carillon generating station
Hydro-Québec will invest $750 million to refurbish its Carillon generating station, mainly to replace six generating units. The investment also covers the cost of civil…
Construction
Ontario contractor survey reveals concern over infrastructure pipeline
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected Ontario’s civil and engineering contractors and resulted in a dramatic drop in tenders being issued for municipal projects, according…
Infrastructure improvements to downtown Regina complete
The City of Regina has announced the completion of the multi-year Victoria Avenue Infrastructure Improvement & Beautification Project for the downtown core. “Victoria Avenue is…
Turcot interchange project receives virtual inauguration
The Pullman Boulevard in Montreal, Quebec has been reopened, marking the final step of the major infrastructure project to rehabilitate the Turcot Interchange. Each day…
AECOM sells power construction business
AECOM, a leading infrastructure consulting firm, announced the closing of the sale of its power construction division to affiliates of CriticalPoint Capital (CPC), LLC. “The…
New interchange construction in Airdrie to reduce congestion, create jobs
A new interchange at QEII Highway and 40th Avenue in Airdrie, Alberta will improve safety and create more than 300 jobs. When completed, the new…
New integrated health care facility announced for Gatineau
The Government of Quebec has announced that a new affiliated university hospital will be constructed with nearly 600 beds in the Outaouais region of Gatineau,…
Rural infrastructure rehabilitation for Newfoundland and Labrador
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has announced funding for six projects to make communities safer and provide residents with better roads in rural areas of…
Integration of Hatch and RobertsDay advances expertise for urban environments
RobertsDay has joined the Hatch group of companies bringing together Australian thought leaders in urban solutions with global experts in infrastructure, engineering and construction. This…
Deconstruction plan for the original Champlain Bridge released
The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) has released the overall timetable for the deconstruction of the original Champlain Bridge and the methods that…
Bruce Power advances clean tech and marks refurbishment milestone
Bruce Power and Westinghouse Electric Company announced an agreement to pursue applications of a micro reactor program within Canada. The agreement, which advances carbon-free energy,…
Alberta dives into geothermal energy development
Using emerging technology and decades of drilling expertise, the Alberta government is taking steps to create the conditions for industry to harness clean energy from…
Major investments for electric vehicle infrastructure in Ontario
The federal and Ontario governments have made substantial investments into infrastructure for a clean energy transition, making zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) more affordable while investing in…
P3 to construct largest renewable gas plant in Ontario
The province of Ontario will soon be home to a new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility, which will create local jobs and stimulate regional economic…
BC Construction Association announces new board chair
The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has announced the election of Mike Fawcett to the role of Board Chair for the 2020-2023 term. “BC’s construction…
Building infrastructure at four Alberta educational institutions
Together, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta, with the support of municipalities, will provide more than $52.7 million to complete four infrastructure…
ReNew Canada celebrates 15 years in infrastructure
October 5, 2020 marks the official 15th anniversary of ReNew Canada, the leading source of news and information for the public sector infrastructure industry. Fifteen…
Hatch and LTK confirm integration discussions
Hatch and LTK confirm that they are in the final stages of negotiating an integration of the two firms. The combination of Hatch and LTK will create…
First phase approval for Vancouver’s Granville Bridge connector project
City Council has approved a budget and phased plan for building the new Granville Bridge Connector (GBC) project and improvements for Drake Street in Vancouver,…
Ottawa’s stage two LRT tunnel construction starts
Tunneling has begun on the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) West extension project in Ottawa. Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and…
Canada Infrastructure Bank announces $10 billion in funding commitments
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna and Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) board chair Michael Sabia to announce $10 billion…
Completion of Cold Lake and Bonnyville seniors centre
The federal governments and Province of Alberta are marking the completion of a decade-long project to increase seniors housing in Cold Lake and Bonnyville, Alberta.…
Report calls for federal government to move on infrastructure spending in Ontario
Ontario could lose out on 60,300 jobs and $22 billion in provincial and federal government revenue over the next decade if Ottawa cuts back significantly…
CCA initiatives to advance tech savvy, inclusive careers in construction
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA), in partnership with EllisDon, announced a new alliance with the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering to spark construction innovation…